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! 

I feel so lucky to have photographed Carrie and Kevin's downtown Toronto wedding. From the moment she called me, Carrie had me just bubbling over with excitement for her wedding. You've heard the expression "a smile that could light up a room". Yeah, they were talking about this woman's smile, right here - and a personality that could light up a whole building (a skyscraper in the financial district - a big one). And no better match than Kevin, laid back, genuine, grounded, wonderful.

One of my favourite parts of this not-so-traditional wedding was when Carrie and Kevin walked down the aisle together. I love when people do their own thing.

And if you know these two, you know that's exactly what they're doing. From wild antics in Paris when they first fell in love, to Kevin surprising Carrie with her canary diamond engagement ring, I have no doubt the fun will continue... And I'm so thankful to be around to share it.

Carrie & Kevin, I'm so happy for you incredible people, and I wish you so many congratulations on this day and always. XOXOX

Check out Kevin's surprise engagement to Carrie or their family session with sweet little Nate!
Or take a look at Sahrah & Aaron's wedding, also at St. Andrew's Church, downtown. 

Photographers: Kate O’Connor and Rudo Vacula

Thank you to the creative team!
Caterer: Cinq Foods
Ceremony: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
DJ: DJ Sam Flemming, Evolved Entertainment
Dress: Windsor Bridal
Hair & Makeup: Jennifer Schulz

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I love doing Toronto Island engagement photos... It's so magical over there ~ it doesn't even feel like you're in the city! I met up with Kerri & Jeff and we took the ferry over for a gorgeous afternoon last fall. We wandered about on both Ward Island and Algonquin Island, exploring the cottages, frolicking in the greenness-hippie-heaven, and enjoying the season's last rays of sunshine.

(We also had our fair share of discussion on politics, books, and yoga... I had to remind myself this day was about them and not me, to stop myself from asking Kerri and Jeff's opinions on everything, and taking notes for my own interest!)

At dusk it got windy so we stopped in at the Island Cafe for tea. I wandered off looking at the art pieces decorating the quirky, outdoor cafe, while Jeff and Kerri snuggled and giggled and kept one another warm.

Fantastic day with fantastic people. Indeed!

Toronto Island Wedding photographer

Ward Island Engagement photos

Algonquin Island engagement photos

Toronto Island couples photography

Toronto city skyline engagement photos

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Island cafe engagement photos

Engagement ring and Kale

Toronto Island Engagement photos

Toronto Island Ferry

Toronto Island ferry engagement photos

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Toronto skyline from Island ferry

Jeff and Kerri, I am so glad that we connected, and am so happy to share the photos from your incredible book-themed wedding at the Toronto Reference Library!

It is difficult for me to write how I truly feel about Jessie and Allan's wedding, without sounding completely over-emotional. Let me start by saying that, at one point during the speeches, I found myself crying so much it was actually embarrassing. Allan and I went to college together over ten years ago, and when he contacted me about shooting his wedding I was elated. Then, when I met Jessie and we created their downtown engagement photos, I basically fell in love. These people are wonderful. Smart, kind, artistic, and both hilarious... basically I can't keep describing them without making everyone involved feel a bit awkward.

So I'll do my best to summarize the day as follows: when we arrived at Jessie's family cottage in Georgina, it looked like rain. Everyone was smiling. The clouds opened up and it started to pour. Jessie and Allan's happy anticipation was contagious. They had their first look under umbrellas and nothing could have been more perfect. As we went inside for the Bedeken, the rain slowed. To many happy cries of Mazel Tov, the two signed the Ketubah and were married. And as we emerged from the cottage, the sun came out from behind the clouds.

What followed was the most gorgeous outdoor ceremony. Blue skies ~ summertime ~ cottage heaven. Guests danced and ate and drank and laughed and cried and danced some more. Under a white tent we all looked on at two people in love; two families as one; individuals who pulled together in challenging times - and times of great joy - with limitless strength and love.

My dear friends, I am honoured honoured to have been at your wedding witnessing every moment. Your love is inspiring.

Click here to see Allan & Jessie's Kensington Market / Chinatown engagement photos!

Photographers: Kate O'Connor and Rudo Vacula

Thank you to the creative team!
Caterer: Food Dudes, Jaimie Zuckerman
DJ: DJ Berny AKA Shawn Bernstein
Event Planner: Ricky Bessner
Hair: Sabrina Trimble

There are times in life when I catch myself marvelling at the absolute privilege of my job. This was one of those days. Amanda and Larry opted for at-home engagement photos, doing one of their favourite activities: cooking. After we wandered through the gorgeous grounds, where we would later shoot their wedding photographs too, they invited me into their kitchen, where I got a chance to see the real dynamic of two people in love and in perfect comfort with one another.

I have a firm belief that home is the person you love, and the place you build your lives together sort of stitches it all together. Being with Amanda and Larry, and creating these images, confirmed in my heart that this is true.

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Thank you Larry and Amanda for sharing a piece of your life with me... And thank you, also, for sending me home with a huge mason jar of delicious, homemade tomato sauce! It was greatly enjoyed!!