2018 was a magical year.
I witnessed the beginning of life, and the end.
I documented happy tears, sad tears, a 3 year-old’s accidentally-bit-my-own-finger tears.
I witnessed motherhood in the deep, quiet content of bonding during baby feeding, the it’s-not-quite-working very newborn breastfeeding, and the tumultuous toddlers doing yoga while eating feeding.
I observed dads kissing-better said bitten finger, and various other upsets. And granddads. And grandmothers!
I photographed best friends getting married, not getting married, making out, not making out, supporting one another, scream-laughing, chugging, doing the limbo, crying together, and just being present.
I could go on.
But instead, here are some photographs I made.
I can’t wait to post each of these sessions in full, but in the meantime please contact me if you want to see more.
It’s been a while since I posted a Year in Review, but here are some old ones, if you want to see:
2014 - the year of San Francisco
2013 - the year I started Sweetheart Empire!
And Happy New Year!
- Kate
xo
Leslie & Rick’s intimate summer backyard wedding - a gorgeous lunch with close family, joined by friends to celebrate into a warm summer evening.
Sneak peek of Sabina & Johann’s GORGEOUS wedding and Sri Lankan oil-lamp lighting ceremony at York Mills Gallery.
If you don't have time to attend The Course for Brides, here are three instant things a bride-to-be can start doing now, to look beautiful, have an awesome time, and stay connected in the present moment at your wedding.
Tom & Elizabeth’s epic, bicycle-powered wedding at Small Pond Arts in Prince Edward County, was possibly one of the most unique and fun weddings I’ve ever documented! From puppet shows to scavenger hunts to raw vegan dessert, this wedding literally had something for everything and more! SO much love to these genius humans and their huge hearts.
After a lifetime of being a Master Procrastinator I share my journey to healing. I no longer procrastinate. I am now a recovering procrastinator and you can be too.
How do you get in touch with your feelings? Get out of your head and into your body through DANCE. Dancing has helped me heal, gotten me in touch with my higher self, and changed my daily routine. I highly recommend knee pads, because well, knees are so great to have around.
How do you learn to love yourself? It takes years of practice. I used this one little mantra to change my mind and heart, and now I have proof that it paid off.
39 Days of Self Care: A challenge for coping with wedding stress, approving of yourself where you’re at, self-love, self celebration, and being your very best, AS YOU ARE!!
Maureen & Lesley’s backyard wedding was simple, intimate, and full of love… especially for their doggies, who were the guests of honour!
Bebhinn & Ian had an intimate, relaxed, community-vibe at their late summer wedding. A cat with FOMO, a surprisingly unexpected first look, and 8 home-baked pies, are my favourite highlights of this unique, Le Select Bistro wedding.
2018 was a HUGE year for Sweetheart Empire. This slide show depicts the best of the best moments of family photojournalism and Toronto wedding photography.
It’s normal to get in a fight before your engagement photos! Here are some tips for mentally preparing for your engagement session.
Life moves so quickly! Here are 3 easy steps for using reflection, stopping time, and getting the most out of your day-to-day moments.
Grace and Ervin and many outfit changes… at their gorgeous wedding at the Bayview Golf & Country Club!
Paul and Mika’s McMaster University engagement photos couldn’t have been any more serene, romantic, and intimate. They had the whole campus to themselves, and it was heaven.
Laura and Jeff escaped to a quiet B&B on Toronto Island, where they were married on the beach with only their parents in attendance. Wandering the wild little lanes of the island in a fuchsia wedding dress and flower crown, made for a surreal and dreamy scene.
With the sad passing of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain this week, there have been a lot of posts these few days about depression and suicide. It's hard for people to understand how those who "Have it all" could take their own life. But I totally understand how they could. So I want to share my story of depression and recovery.
Gacia and Alex had a gorgeous “Italian/Armenian” wedding at wedding at Eagles Nest Golf Club, including a sunny outdoor ceremony, and a dance party that went all night!
Ariel & Thanh's intimate destination wedding at Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall, Montego Bay Jamaica. The delight of getting married on the beach!