Madness in an amazing, lots of running, lots of cuddling, lots of laughing, and lots of leaves throwing sort-of-way. I am so appreciative of all of the families who came out this weekend and spent a little time in front of my camera. 
Urban sunset with The G Family | Toronto Family Photographer
There's nothing I enjoy more than meeting a new family – especially when they're willing to sacrifice bedtime for a sunset.
Baby L | Toronto Newborn Photographer
Last summer, I had the pleasure of spending a beautiful day capturing this couple's wedding vows and reception up in Muskoka...
And 9 months later, I was delighted to meet the newest addition to their family! He might look like a tiny peanut, but he was actually born early and still weighed in at a good size. This guy takes after his Daddy!
Amy + Chris | Toronto Wedding Photographer
This will brighten up your Monday! When our friends Amy and Chris decided to get married, they opted to head to the west coast in May for an intimate ceremony with only their parents as witnesses. A few months later in July, they threw an awesome party to celebrate in Amy's sister's backyard with delicious food, beautiful DIY decor, and all of their family and closest friends.
Dress: Sarah Seven. Purchased at White Bridal (Toronto, ON). Jenny Yoo belt Catering: Chef and Wife (Dundas, ON) Cake: Sweetness Bakery (Dundas, ON) Rentals: Ancaster Party Rental (Ancaster, ON) Hair: JC Salons (Toronto, ON) Invitations: pixelpaper on Etsy.com Decorations: "bit of a mix and match" Some purchased from BHLDN (Anthropologie's bridal website), and some from West Elm (Toronto, ON)
Andi + Ryan | Toronto Wedding Photographer
We're back from our trip to Croatia and this is shaping up to be a busy week! I'm hoping to get some photos of the trip posted... But first, here's a beautiful wedding from last month. This was one of the most intimate, loving weddings I've attended and I was honoured to capture it for this sweet couple, Andi and Ryan. As soon as we met, I was totally smitten by them. Cool, calm, collected... and totally in love.
Congratulations to one beautiful couple! xx
Ceremony & Reception location: Vineland Estates Winery
Adrienne + Rob | Toronto wedding photographer
A little over 4 weeks ago, I spent an absolutely wonderful day with Adrienne and Rob, as they said 'I do' and became husband and wife. I've known Adrienne for a very long time – her younger sister Stefanie and I became good friends in the sixth grade. Adrienne was Stef's super cool older sister. She had the coolest green bedroom (I believe the paint technique was sponged – which at the time was a very new trend and eventually became the thing to do to your room. ALL of my friends had sponge painted rooms at some point). And what was even cooler than her green-sponged walls, was the aquarium with little lizards in it. I would always sneak in to check them out. Adrienne was in high school which seemed like a different planet to Stef and I, and she had her driver's license. She'd drive us around in their parents Volvo and would blast our favourite music while we all danced. Adrienne was creative and always helped us build amazing houses for our dolls and she would do our make-up. Stef adored her big sister, and so did I.
So I was thrilled to get an email from Stef one day telling me that Adrienne was engaged and asking if I would be there to photograph the wedding. Over the next few months, Adrienne and I wrote back and forth and I could quickly see that this was going to be a very special day. I'm a huge fan of small, intimate weddings and I absolutely love homemade details – and this was exactly what Adrienne and Rob were planning. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, they said their vows as the sun set. They had made all of the centerpieces themselves, and Adrienne had sewn the prettiest hair pieces for all of the girls and boutonnieres for the guys – there were beautiful details everywhere.
Adrienne and Rob are perfect together. I had a feeling that Rob wasn't a huge fan of being in the spotlight and having his photo taken, but he stuck through it like a champ as Adrienne truly glowed. They were relaxed and clearly enjoying one another – clearly in love. And I loved being there to capture it.
Congratulations you two! xx
Matt & Shannon | Niagara Wedding Photographer
A few weeks ago, I had the joy of photographing Shannon and Matt's vineyard wedding. Shannon and I go way back (read that story and see their engagement photos here) so I was very honoured when she asked me if I would be interested in being their wedding photographer.
Shannon and Matt spent the past year or so planning this day and I think it was everything they dreamed of. Simple and casual, yet romantic and very beautiful, surrounded by their closest friends and family. The ceremony was in the early evening in the midst of grapevines, followed by cocktails on the lawn, and dinner and dancing as the sun set. It couldn't have been a more perfect day.
The wedding took place at Ravine Vineyard, in St. David's.
Shannon and Matt opted for a "first look", so they could have their portraits taken before the ceremony, leaving them free to enjoy the cocktail hour with their guests.
The tent had a beautiful, rustic feel to it, with wild flowers, mason jars, and many personal touches.
The ceremony took place far away from the main building in the vineyard. Guests made the journey through the vines, following giant white pom-poms to the site.
Once everyone was settled, Shannon made a beautiful grand entrance, walking down the hill between the vines with her mom at her side and two flower girls and ring bearer running ahead.
As dinner was underway, the sun began to set. The perfect backdrop.
And a quick shot of me with the bride. What a fantastic day! Not only did I witness a dear friend marry the love of her life, I was able to document the day for her. I am so blessed to be doing what I love!
Congratulations Shannon and Matt! xx
