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Christine and Basem - Engagement in a Lavender Farm

Last weekend, my dream of shooting in a lavender farm came true! Christine had always wanted to do her engagement shoot with a horse at a...

Laura and Samer - Proposal

When Samer called me and told me he would be proposing to his girlfriend, I was stoked. I always get excited when someone reaches out ab...

Aditi and Anand - Indian Wedding in Toronto

This Indian wedding is like no other Indian wedding I've ever been to. Before I say anything, there is a special milestone I'm celebratin...

Emma and Edward - Wedding in downtown Toronto

Emma and Edward have worked so hard for everything they have, and they were determined to celebrate all of it with a beautiful day. They w...

Laura and Joe - Family Photo Session

I absolutely love working with mamas-to-be and this maternity session is one of my favorites. I had a great time shooting Laura, Joe, and...

Lisa and Chris - Engagement Shoot in the Distillery District

Last weekend at the Distillery District I had the pleasure of photographing these two beautiful humans, Lisa and Chris. It was one of my ...

11 Things to Know Before The Wedding Day

1. Create an itinerary - And give yourself more than enough time 2. Hair and makeup trials are a must - You can't afford surprises on tha...

Veronica and Paul - Proposal in the Distillery District

This proposal was AH-mazing. Paul contacted me a couple of days before the planned proposal and talked to me about it. I was super excite...

Tips for your engagement photo shoot

- Match the colour of your outfits but don't wear the same colour (avoid the matchy matchy 90s look of a family wearing the same colour t  I recommend avoiding pure white shirts (unless you have your heart set on it). White shirts tend to show and reflect colour of the surrounding area, especially in Spring. - For women, it is recommended to stay away from baggy clothing that hides your shape. Loose shirts and dresses may feel comfortable and look good in person, but in a ph

Julia and Jaime - Wedding

Last weekend I shot a wedding in a gallery the first time. For those of you familiar with the Distillery District, you must have seen (o...

Julia and Jaime - Downtown Toronto Engagement Shoot

This is by far my favourite engagement shoot to date. And it's a proof that engagement shoots don't have to be at a fancy location or pla...

Nadia and Salmaan - Indian Wedding in Caledon

Nadia and Salmaan's Wedding was not your average Indian or Pakistani wedding. They got married in a beautifully decorated barn in Caledo...

Lissa and Sam - Wedding in Downtown Toronto

Everything about this wedding was beautiful. It was an intimate wedding with only about 30 guests from Lissa and Sam's immediate family. ...

Julia's Bridal Shower - A Pink and Gold Themed Party

I first met Julia and Graeme when I shot their engagement party last year at La Societe. Julia is such a beautiful person inside and out...

Isabel's business Photo Shoot

I went today to meet my friend Isabel for her new photo shoot. Isabel is an inspiration to all those who know her. She's a business owne...

What to wear in Photo Shoots

People are always looking for help with what to wear in photo sessions. Here are my two cents: Stay away from bright colours. You could a...

Lissa and Sam - Engagement Shoot in Union Station

Lissa had two reasons to pick a train station for an engagement shoot location. First, she lived in Montreal while her fiancé lived in To...

Jessica's Bat Mitzvah

In case you don't know, here are some interesting facts. The word Bar Mitzvah literally translates to "daughter of commandment". Reaching...

Sophie's First Communion

I love this family. They all love and respect each other, and are always fun to hang out with. I shot Matt's 40th birthday last year and ...

Melanie and Helder - Wedding

Melanie and Helder's wedding was really cute. They transformed the party room in their downtown condo into a little banquet hall. Inside ...

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