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Sporty and fun engagement photos at Jeff Healey Park and Tom’s Dairy Freeze
Thursday, April 6, 2023I knew I was going to have a fun time photographing Marc and Maya when they suggested we do sporty engagement photos.
We were initially going to take the photos close to Humber Bay, but the field there was soaking wet, so we pivoted and took them at Jeff Healey Park instead. This new location worked out great because it also has tennis courts and is located in very close proximity to Tom’s Dairy Freeze . Maya grew up eating ice cream at Tom’s Dairy Freeze, so we incorporated that into our session too. Scroll down to see the excitement that happened at Tom’s!
Tackle time.
Their love is a touchdown! 🏈
In that fleeting moment, the world disappeared, and all that mattered was the connection between them.
Marc and Maya introduced me to a new sport called Molkki! Check it out here: https://www.molkky.world/molkky-game .
Have you ever played Bocce? It is similar to that, but different. This game originated in Finland. These were definitely the most sporty engagement photos I have ever taken!You can tell these two make a good team as they pick up Molkky sticks together.
Love and laughter, Molkky ever after.
Courtship at its finest.
Courtship on court.
Game, set, love!
Have you ever seen so many sporty engagement photos from one session? I love how they incorporated so many of their athletic interests into their session!
Ice cream casualty makes for a double scoop of laughter. Maya’s family has been coming to Tom’s Dairy Freeze since she was little and this was the first time she ever left an ice cream.
The aftermath of the dropped ice cream. Unlike in childhood, nobody looks too sad.
They kindly gave her an extra large scoop after, making this the sweetest engagement session!
These two have a fantastic attitude!
Hehe’s 80th birthday party!
Friday, March 31, 2023I was delighted when Dianne contacted me to photograph the momentous occasion of her father’s 80th birthday celebration in Etobicoke. It was the first family gathering they had in a long time and it was definitely the type of gathering we all missed for the past couple of years.
Hehe and his grown daughters.
Hehe and his great-grandsons.
Honouring his deceased wife by including her in the family photos.
Hehe, his daughters, and their mom/his wife.
Some of the younger family members hold the youngest family members.
Brothers-in-law
Grandpa’s main companion was happy to pose for photos with him!
The little guy was happy to pose for photos!
Family of three.
Sometimes it’s fun to try out different poses.
Dianne’s family.
17-person family portrait.
Cheers!
They didn’t put 80 candles on the cake!
Tammy and Cody’s Winter Engagement Session in High Park
Sunday, March 12, 2023Tammy and Cody met online nearly 3 years ago and have been going strong ever since! They were open to everything, so we started off at a coffee shop and continued their session at High Park. We really lucked out because it was an overcast day with no snow on the ground, but by the middle of our session, there was a fair amount of snow! These two could not stop smiling at each other throughout the session.
We started the session off at a local coffee shop because Tammy and Cody love coffee.
These two are real coffee connaisseurs and they gave me a list of 4 local coffee shops to choose from for their photos.
There was no snow at all at the start of our session, but we were pretty happy it appeared for the photos!
I love the look of Grenadier Pond, so we walked down to the Queensway for these photos.
“Winter is a time for love and we are so grateful to have found each other.”
I love how this couple makes each other laugh!
I like asking couples to get really close without kissing. It makes for some pretty intimate moments and romantic expressions.
We had to take this photo to show off her ring and her nails!
“A kiss on the cheek is like a warm hug for your soul.”
The path was covered in snow towards the end of our session!
“The warmth of winter love is the sweetest of all.”
Andrea and Stefano’s Port Credit and Adamson Estates Engagement Session
Wednesday, March 1, 2023We decided to do this session at the beautiful Adamson Estates, which has a forest, neat architecture, and a view of Lake Ontario. It’s also not too far from downtown Port Credit and the lighthouse.
I always like to ask couples to go nose to nose and avoid kissing because it makes for some intimate photos (and moments for them)!
Look at how she’s smiling as he takes her in.
“Until the end of time
As you grab my hand
Time slows down and stops. As I hold you tight I wish we could be like this forever.” Leonard Cohen.“In love, one and one are one.” -Voltaire.
Early evening light makes for dreamy photos.
We were hoping for snow, but we still liked the look of the barren trees.
Walking down the forest path at Adamson Estates.
An hour or two before the sun sets often makes for the best light.
The architecture at Adamson Estates makes for some neat engagement photos.
Romantic engagement photo in front of the lake.
Of course, we had to take some photos in front of Port Credit’s iconic red and white lighthouse!
We noticed the Toronto skyline and decided to make a silhouette. They came up with the heart shape around Toronto!
S and J Downtown Toronto Engagement Photos at St. James Park
Wednesday, February 15, 2023S and J live downtown, walk downtown, and spend a lot of time there, so of course they did a downtown Toronto engagement session! They met swing dancing and regularly go for walks at St. James Park, so it was a fitting spot for photos. I met S at Balfolk dancing, but we also both Lindy Hop (as does J)!
There was really nice light on them as it reflected off the buildings.
A little romancing.
He makes her laugh.
Some spots are pretty ticklish!
It was like they forgot I was there!
I love the way the sun is lighting them from behind.
Downtown Toronto was pretty busy when we were taking these photos, but we managed to wait until there was no passerby.
Check out her beautiful blue wedding ring that matches her dress.
It’s hard to tell from a photo, but they are in a dance pose here!
It’s a real downtown Toronto engagement session when the TTC is involved!
Nothing like a little romance in downtown Toronto!
These two met lindy hopping, so of course we had to incorporate swing dancing into their wedding photos!
The Reservoir Lounge features swing, jump blues and boogie woogie Wednesday through Saturday. It is also a great place to lindy hop to live music, so we took some photos outside the venue.
The Flatiron building, also known as The Gooderham building was completed in 1892. In spite of the construction that surrounds it, it is one of Toronto’s most iconic buildings.
Thanks again for having me photograph your engagement session! I can’t wait to photograph your wedding in June!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Tuesday, February 14, 2023Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you had a great one!
Don’t you wish we could actually swing above the clouds?
Oakville Family Portraits
Friday, January 27, 2023One thing I love about being a photographer is reconnecting with people. Jess and I went to high school together. Now she is a doctor in Michigan! I was thrilled when she inquired about family photography for her mom’s birthday and I also loved seeing her, her parents, and her brother again, meeting her new girlfriend, her brother’s wife, her aunt, and her niece and nephew.
I love it when couples who have been together a very long time get their photos taken. Often the only time we take professional photos is when we are engaged or getting married, so it is nice to do them on other occasions. Family portraits also include couples photos!
Jess and Jen have lots of fun together!
These two communicate volumes with their eyes.
Another photo I am glad we got before the storm hit! We only had about 10 minutes outside.
I am so happy we got this photo before the storm hit!
We walked away seconds before the lightning and downpour.
Sisters on couch.
Brother and sister.
Sometimes you can’t help but smile when you look at your loved one.
Extended family photo in the new Oakville house. Congratulations!
James Gardens Engagement Session!
Friday, January 13, 2023Kim and Kristjan are always up for adventures, so I was delighted to photograph them because they were willing to try just about anything! They met riding dune buggies and sandboarding in Peru! He works as a pilot, so they both really get around. They are also both nature lovers. I think Winne the Pooh’s saying applies to them, “As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” After all, they were on an adventure when they met, and to quote another children’s author, Lewis Caroll, “Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures!”
The bright yellow leaves of the tree behind them definitely caught my attention!
The light really changed when the sun started to set.
I love how Kimberley climbed a tree and Kristjan happily joined her.
This photo worked best in black and white, but please pay close attention to the ring in the next photo.
Check out the colour of her ring! It’s turquoise.
Getting ready for the dip at the end of a dance. The view behind them is why James Gardens is one of my favourite places to do photos in the fall.
They are smiling because the tree branch they are sitting on is still holding them (just kidding).
I love the way they are looking at each other!
Reflection.
Sometimes it’s fun to do something you did as a child with your future spouse. This is another reason I love doing fall sessions at James Gardens!
Love this natural laugh! I also love following your Instagram pages and finding out about all the exciting parts of the world you are discovering. Thanks for sharing your adventures and thanks for being so open to trying new things during your engagement session.
Wonderland Winterfest Engagement!
Friday, December 23, 2022I was pretty excited when I met with Lais and Andris and we started talking about how we all had Canada’s Wonderland season passes. We then discussed doing their engagement photos at Winterfest! Anyone who knows me knows that amusement parks are my happy place, and I was eager to do a nighttime engagement session with lights, carols, and rides in the background. You don’t need to wait until winter is over to get great photos!
Congratulations again on your engagement!
I love how they decorate for Winterfest at Wonderland!
Wonder Mountain.
Isn’t window shopping in December romantic?
I love the bokeh of the Christmas lights!
We loved this arch in front of one of the stores.
Many of the rides were still running and they looked really neat with the lights on!
Photos in front of one of the biggest Christmas trees I’ve ever seen.
I always wanted to get a photo where the couple was in focus and the people on the carousel were not. Thanks for indulging me Lais and Andris!
A little romancing before the ride started.
Where are the chestnuts? Everyone enjoyed the warmth of this fire!