It feels great whenever my approach to baby and children photography is received really well and parents pass my name around. This is how I got to meet the Lopez family. It was a lot of fun, an energy filled afternoon, watching these beautiful three siblings, their interaction with each other. They all love to swim, so at the end of the photo session we moved to the pool area for some dynamic shots. It was so very nice to see how joyous they all were around water, splashing and giggling non stop. I hope my images depict the huge amount of fun I have witnessed!
When baby Carla and Freddy’s mom contacted me, she mentioned she wanted a particular style of baby photography for her children: very candid. After seeing samples of my work, she thought I had what she was looking for. With the exception of a few shots where I placed baby Carla on a plate (a place a little person may not necessarily choose for an afternoon nap), I let moments unfold and played along. It is amazing how responsive kids are when not asked to do specific things and when they simply are. As I found out, Freddy does not like to smile at cameras, he does not like to pose. But he did not have to, he was simply his adorable self running around, hiding or proudly fixing things with his screwdriver.
Aleks, thank you for the opportunity to meet your family and to spend some great moments in your lovely home!
I love going on mini trips! Winter can sometimes get grey and dry in the city and it only takes a couple of hours of driving for the scenery to change completely, for the snow to be abundant, for the spirit to get comforted at the sight of hills and forests all covered in white. My friend Cheryl and I went up North to Muskoka for a weekend. Almost jokingly and because I really wanted to do a creative winter shoot, I asked her if she would bring her wedding dress along. I was thrilled when she agreed, so all of a sudden my mind started spinning with detailed visions. I wanted to incorporate some colour against the white and of course, red came first (I am sure this is already not very surprising!!). In spite of the super low temperatures (lake Rosseau was snowboarders’ playground!!), Cheryl was amazingly cool and such a good sport, sometimes shivering badly but still being super brave for almost 45 minutes (I am not sure I could have done this!). I hope she will find the images below rewarding enough for her patience with this one demanding friend she has 
Thank you Cheryl for such a super fun and inspiring weekend!
Winter can be tricky for photo shoots, especially when one wants to spend time outside and play. Not the case for the Sunday Ella and Jerry picked for their engagement photo session: mild temperature, perfect light, not to mention such cool models! What else could I ask for? We spent about 2 hours walking around the Casa Loma area which is super rich in terms of nice corners and interesting backgrounds. It was fun, in a nutshell!
Ella & Jerry, I very much look forward to your wedding this spring, I promise we will spend a day filled with playfulness and creativity!
The editors at The Wedding Ring loved the colours and textures in Purvi and Pritesh’s wedding. They kindly decided to feature it in the January issue of the magazine. I am very excited to know that future brides can get inspiration from this beautiful story, while in the process of putting together their dream day.
To read the entire article, please click here.
Purvi and Pritesh, thank you for taking the time to offer this interview and also, I deeply appreciate the kind words you had to say about our photographic experience! Best to you in 2010 and beyond!
Please also check the review The Wedding Ring did on my work a few months ago. Thank you for stopping by!
Alex and Liz thought it would be a great idea to surprise their dad by offering him their framed portraits for Christmas. I decided to go for a creative urban shoot, therefore we met downtown Toronto and explored the area around the Art Gallery of Ontario. Despite the cold and the fairly large snow flakes coming down from the grey sky, the two girls were so easy going, up for anything and a lot of fun to be around. They even commented on the ‘impromptu’ feel of our photographic adventure. With just a general idea on how I would like the session to begin, I allowed things to unfold naturally and the inspiration to kick in while walking down the street, exploring and being drawn by particular corners and textures. I enjoyed myself and I hope Alex and Liz did as well.
Thank you for a good time and all the best in the new year!
Cath and Matt got married in March of 2007. They had a beautiful celebration at the Eglinton Grand. In spite of the cold, the snow and the fact that that all girls were wearing sandals, we still managed to get some fun shots of the wedding party releasing red balloons!
A bit over 2.5 yrs later, I was introduced to baby Henry who is simply adorable. It is always with so much joy that I photograph babies born to couples whose weddings I ahad the opportunity to witness. I become a part of their lives, I get to share their most important events, what a privilege! Whenever I am around cute little creatures like baby Henry, time just goes by, I get to play, connect and capture expressions that sometimes last on their sweet faces for one split second only.
Cath and Matt, congratulations again on your new family and may your first Christmas together be filled with joy and fun!
I love to travel! But who doesn’t, really? One of the amazing benefits of being a wedding photographer is the chance to follow the couple wherever they decide to exchange their vows. Be it in Toronto or anywhere else in Canada and the globe. I was thrilled when Annie and Daryl told me they decided to have a beach ceremony in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. Therefore, I packed my camera and followed them to this paradise location which is the Grand Sunset Princess resort. How can one not be inspired when all the eye can see is sunshine, turqoise water, white sand? Not to mention being around a group of extremely fun people willing to have tons of laughter and share some unforgettable moments together!!
From the little tea ceremony to the amazing beach party fabulously organized, I have witnessed the magic in their day and enjoyed every second as it unfolded! All I can say is that I was truly thrilled to be there. After not feeling my feet anymore from the beach walking and dancing (of course I got to do a bit of that, too!), I managed to rest until we met again next afternoon for an extremely cool and relaxed ‘trash the dress’ session. Please stay tuned, more to come!
Thank you again dear Annie and Daryl, your families and friends for offering me this amazing experience! Have a great time in Hawaii!
Blanca & Ryan will get married in May of next year. Again we chose fall with its colourful palette and the beautiful, gentle light. They are such a fun couple to be around and photograph: they make each other laugh non stop, they are playful, nonchalant, my camera just loved them! The day was simply magic, all elements in place, I could not have asked for a better decor and a greater variety of shooting spots. All in all, the vibrant collection of images we got will make for an amazing guest signing book at their wedding, which I very much look forward to shoot. It will take place in Jordan Niagara at the Inn on the Twenty, one of my favorite locations. I can’t wait!
I love it every time I get to shoot at the Old Mill in Ancaster. It is quaint, unique and offers a lot of photographic options. Great choice for Jacquie and Aaron’s wedding. Even though it has been a cool day, the sun was still up and shining through the colourful October leaves. Beautiful ceremony and celebrations, fun to see familiar faces and, one more time, amazing to be part of a fun and emotion filled day. Everything has been carefully thought of in much detail and the event unfolded smoothly.
Best wishes for both of you, dear Jacquie and Aaron, enjoy each other for many years to come! It was a great pleasure to document your day!
