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Gail & Brim are getting married!

calla — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:00:48 +0000

Tomorrow! Yee-haw! I am super excited for Gail and Brim’s wedding tomorrow, not only are they two of the most fantastically wonderful and easy to photograph people you ever did meet, it’s also supposed to be 13 DEGREES. HELLO SUMMER-LIKE MARCH! I remember last March when I was stomping through the snow with a bride, cursing my decision to move here so many years ago and wonder just what exactly Toronto does to upset the weather gods every year. Fingers crossed it all goes as planned, but I’m predicting balmy summer skies with a 110% chance of photographic awesomeness.

- Calla

catching up – Anthea & Chris

calla — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:54:56 +0000

The past three days have been super fantastic in Toronto! Sunshine and +14 degree weather means everyone and their pups are out walking and running and smiling at their neighbours. Although we can’t complain, really, as this winter can’t hold a candle to the snow and wind and shovelling that we had last year. Anthea and Chris were troopers last year though, braving up-to-your-knees snow to have an awesome engagement session. These pictures still make me smile. I hope they make you smile too.

The picture above has been my desktop image for the whole year! I love the colours so much.

- Calla

Kat & Yosef – catching up (part one)

calla — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:03:29 +0000

So a very looooong time ago, I posted this fantastic teaser for Kat and Yosef’s wedding. Since March in the month of catching up, or so it seems, I thought what better way to start it off than to blog their wedding! One of the benefits of destination weddings for me as a photographer is the opportunities it allows for me to really get to know the community that surrounds my couple. I often have days to explore the dynamics between their friends and family and really immerse myself in who they are and how the present themselves. So when the wedding day rolls around, I truly am just a friend with a camera, and that allows me to get some pretty intimate shots. As well, I’m able to forge some pretty good relationships on my own. There were lots and lots of hugs when I departed with the Toronto contingent of the wedding party. I love my job.

The day I arrived I was able to meet up with Kat and her girlfriends and family for some favour assembly and a quick engagement session with her and Yosef around the resort.

Later that night there was a fantastic BBQ on the beach and a little pre-wedding partying. So much fun.

Up tomorrow, Kat & Yosef’s big day. Their portraits are some of my favourite of the year, you don’t want to miss them!

- Calla

Some birthday lovin’

calla — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:53:19 +0000

I woke up today to a face full of puppy love and some sunshine – what better way to start off your birthday! Today’s been fairly relaxed, with lots of puppy cuddles and games of fetch out back, but I wanted to post a blog with a sneak peak of some of the awesome images I’ve been working on this week. We’ve been lucky to have had some amazing spring time weather, and with amazing spring time weather comes some amazing pre-wedding sessions. I’m getting so excited for this season – it’s going to be fantastically awesome.

Catching up – Michelle & John

calla — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:14:10 +0000

I think Michelle & John have been waiting for this blog post since just about the day after their wedding. I’m finally getting through my autumn pre-wedding shoots and weddings and I’m so excited to share this one with you! First, Michelle & John’s awesome pre-wedding session with their absolutely adorable pup Oscar. I left a little piece of my heart with that little guy. How can you not fall in love with that puppyface!

Treats are a great motivator. Oscar was my BFF that day, especially when I had a treat above my camera.

I love it when couples have specific spots in mind for their pre-wedding session. It’s like finding out another layer of who they are. As well as wanting to shoot some pictures with their puppy and their bikes, John’s request was to shoot at one of the classic film theaters around Toronto. We picked the Royal on College and got some great images.

Flash forward to their wedding day – or wedding weekend I should say. Friday evening saw a sunset ceremony at the Estates of Sunnybrook, while Saturday night was paaaaaaaaarty time!

Michelle had her make-up done by the uber talented Stephanie Daga of Blush Pretty. I can’t recommend Stephanie enough. This was our third wedding working together, and as always she was incredibly professional, quick (which is a big plus on a busy wedding day!) and her make-up skills are second to none. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Stephanie to any of my clients. To top it off, her website is full of awesome make-up tips that even the most lipstick challenged (ahem) among us can appreciate. Go Stephanie!

Michael was a fantastic man of honour.

The colours of Michelle & John’s wedding were so amazing! I loved the mixture of bright colours and more subdued autumn tones.

Can you spot the marriage proposal?

Michelle & John opted for a First Look, which gave us plenty of time for family and bridal party portraits before their ceremony. It’s something I encourage all of my couples to think about if they’re having late afternoon or evening ceremonies.

Check out Oscar in his awesome wedding duds!

And now it’s time to PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARTY!

I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house when Michelle’s grandparents danced to the first dance song they had at their wedding.

And of course, what fun is a party without some photobooth action!! Michelle & John’s guests rocked it out of the park this evening.

Michelle & John, I hope you enjoy seeing your shots on the blog (finally!!)! Aleks and I had such a great time getting to know your friends and family (let’s hear it for the Nelson BC folks! Wooo Westcoasters!) and I was so excited to hear of your great news through the facebook grapevine! You know, if you’re in need of a maternity photographer, I may know someone who knows someone who can help you out.

- Calla

Mima & John Paul – Engaged!

calla — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:28:51 +0000

I am so excited for Mima & John Paul’s wedding. Not only is it the first wedding of our official season, but we’re teaming up with Calico Cat Productions to create an amazing multimedia involving Super 8, still images and traditional video. !!! Can you tell I’m excited?! Mima & John Paul’s look totally suits the timeless, classic look of Super 8 and their wedding is going to be fantastic. Be sure to keep an eye out for a trailer from this and a couple of other Super 8 projects I have up my sleeve. In the meantime I hope you enjoy some of my favourite images from their very wintery pre-wedding session.

Emily & Michael – Engaged! (and very soon to be married)

calla — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:42:20 +0000

In an effort to catch up on the mountain of blogging I need to get done, I wanted to post a few of my favourites from Emily & Michael’s pre-wedding session before their very special wedding happening… tomorrow! I had so much fun with them exploring their Ajax neighbourhood – such a gorgeous area that I had never been to before! I don’t think there’s anything better than photographing a super cute and in love couple in a place that holds great memories for them. Best of luck tomorrow, you two. I can’t wait!

Day five – Mel & Ivan!

calla — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:04:14 +0000

I think this is just about my favourite pre-wedding session from the past few months. After some scheduling challenges and a missed ferry, we finally got to the island bright and very, very early on Halloween morning. Mel and Ivan, I had so much fun getting to know you and I can't wait for your wedding this August! If this session is any indication, your wedding photos are going to be rockin'!

Julie & Jason

calla — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:37:35 +0000

You may recognize Jason from Trang and Scott's wedding last year. He was an awesometastic groomsman! Next month it's Jason's turn to tie the knot, and I'm hoping his party will at least match that of Trang and Scott's amazing shin dig. They set the bar high, but I have faith in Julie and Jason. This couple is so awesome, Jason actually emailed me the day after he proposed to Julie so they could set a date that matched our schedule! Talk about dedication to your photographer! We can't wait, Julie and Jason, especially after this epic pre-wedding session. You guys certainly know how to bring it for the camera.

Min & Mike

calla — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Although Mike and Min's wedding is still months away, we've been seeing so much of them I can't believe they aren't married yet! Min's been a bridesmaid at two of our favourite weddings this year and I feel like I've gotten a great opportunity to know her better these past few weeks. A true friend, I've kidded that Min should hire herself out as the best bridesmaid in the world. I certainly think she's well deserving of this title. Mike and Min, we seriously cannot wait until the end of January and all of our weddings without you feel like something awesome is missing.