Since they live out of town, my first in-person meeting with Madison and Martin was at their Kew Gardens engagement session in Toronto's beautiful Beach neighbourhood. I pulled out all of my best tips and tricks to get these two talking and laughing together, since it was our first meeting, and I know people are usually nervous for a photo shoot, at the best of times.... And it was awesome. 

Here's a little peek:

It was late summer. We walked through the flower gardens of Kew Gardens park, and down to the beach boardwalk for some shots in the setting sun. These lovebirds were so sweet and funny. Madison's friendly, positive attitude shone through and brought out tons of great laughs from Martin.

I'm so happy for Martin & Madison, and I can't wait to spend their wedding day having even more fun!

Are you loving Flowery Garden Engagement Photos? Here are a few more engagement photo locations you might like:
Gacia & Alex at Kew Gardens
Elizabeth F. Gamble Gardens in California

Do you love being down by the sea? Apparently I do too! Here are a handful of beach engagement photos to check out:
Lisa & Rich at Scarborough Bluffs
Lelania & Mike in Tiny Beaches, Ontario
Vanessa & Mark's autumn Beach photos, Toronto
Sahrah & Aaron at Ashbridges Bay

I am so happy to share Vanessa & Mark's Toronto Beaches engagement photos. I met this lovely couple when Vanessa was a bridesmaid in Kate & Ben's wedding, and was absolutely thrilled when I found out they were engaged. We decided to do engagement photos in their gorgeous neighbourhood, the Beach, in east Toronto. We started at Glen Stewart Park, near their house, and then went to take photos on the Beach of Ashbridges Bay.

It was autumn, and the fall colours were breathtaking... But what was more beautiful was the connection between Mark and Vanessa. I want to say more, but I think the images speak for themselves.

Vanessa & Mark walking through Glen Stewart Park, near their home in the Beach Neighbourhood.

The fall colours at Glen Stewart Park. 

Snuggling on the rocks of Lake Ontario...

Engagement photos are the perfect way to take time out and enjoy one another during wedding planning.

Vanessa & Mark strolling back to the boardwalk at the end of their Toronto Beach engagement session. 

Congratulations, Vanessa and Mark! I'm so honoured share the photos from your beautiful wedding at the Oakville Golf Club, as well! 

Introducing Sahrah and Aaron. This charming couple suggested Ashbridges Bay for their engagement photos. Avid and awesome volleyball players, the beaches are a favourite spot for them, and inarguably romantic. We met before sunset and wandered the boardwalk before crossing onto the sand.

Sahrah's beautiful smile was enough to distract camera-shy Aaron, and she  had an inherent ability to make him laugh. Sweet nothings and somethings, mixed with a lot of playing around... the sun set in a flash and none of us could believe the evening went by so quickly.

Thanks Aaron and Sahrah for a wonderful evening at the beach - I can't wait to shoot your wedding in August!!

Makeup by Christine Cho.