I’ve heard it said that "Referrals are the greatest compliment" and it’s so true.

Over the years I’ve had several brides who continually refer their friends and family who are getting married to us. Angela & Joon, who’s wedding I photographed several years ago in London came through with another amazing referral in Heather & Richard.

I know I always say this, but when I met Heather and Richard I knew they would be much more "friend" than "client".

We did an engagement shoot last year and had a ball, so during the lead up to their wedding this Summer we did start to get a little excited : )

Richard and Heather are such a fun-loving couple, they really had us both rolling over with laughter through most of the day. They were surrounded by a lot of great friends that shared the same wacky sense of humour. One thing is for sure we had fun at this wedding

The church was gorgeous! Charlotte and I loved photographing it in all of it’s beauty. I caught this shot of Heather and Richard for the first time as husband and wife and Charlotte caught the newlyweds with this aerial shot as they left the ceremony. We love getting two different perspectives on things…

We couldn’t have asked for a better bride and groom or wedding party for that matter.  These guys really made photographing their wedding day easy and an absolute joy to shoot. We grabbed this killer shot of the wedding party at Osgoode Hall in Toronto post-ceremony. Great work team!

Sometimes when you meet new people you just click instantly and it really feels like you’ve known each other for a very long time. When Nikki and Amit first came by our studio to chat about their wedding day, we knew we had met an incredible couple we could not wait to photograph!

Dave and Amit chatted about business, SEO and all things techie. Nikki and I chatted about styling the shoot and all the fun things that go into it like…hair, make-up, wardrobe and of course shoes! When these two rolled up in their Porsche Carrera convertible they were dressed to the 9’s and looked absolutely fabulous dah-ling!

Awww…Nikki and Amit make such a cool couple and they’re so sweet together, we just love ‘em!

We started off the engagement shoot at the University of Toronto Campus. All of the beautiful architecture and cobblestone roads make for a dreamy backdrop, no wonder they use it for so many movie sets. Check out Dave hangin’ out in the back of the Porsche… he’s always trying the sweetest angles!

How cool is that. It looks like their cruising along at 100 but I think they’re only doing 10 klicks. Wicked job honey, I do love this pic! I must admit I was a little squirmy watching you shoot this!…p.s. don’t try this one at home kids.

We hit the city streets of T.O. and cruised down to one of Nikki and Amit’s favourite spots and a place we love to shoot…Yorkville. There is so much to enjoy in this little Toronto hot spot. The shops, park, cafes and restaurants are always a great place to experience so we took full advantage of all Yorkville has to offer.

Even the sidewalks are grand and calling out to be photographed! We played around and took a few shots before we reached the park. We were honestly having so much fun shooting these guys it really just felt like we were out on the town with a couple of old friends! Dave grabbed this sweet shot while I was playing around with fun posing.

After a fun-filled hour of laughter and playfulness we hopped back in the cars for one last stop. Nikki and Amit being the amazing, awesome couple that they are had a surprise in store for us. They were taking us to one of Toronto’s most exclusive and delectable dining experinces, Blowfish. On our way to the restaurant, I popped the top to my convertible and Dave sat in the back seat (wearing his seat belt, of course ) so he could get some killer shots of these two in the fast lane!

We couldn’t think of a better end to a perfect day as we sipped Saki, ate Sushi and chatted with this adorable couple. Nikki’s engagement rings were so beautiful, we even got a chance to use our new macro lens. Thanks so much for everything guys and stay tuned to the blog for Nikki and Amit’s wedding day…coming soon!

Tonight we’re off to shoot some of our newest clients, Jackie & Paul. They heard about us through the recent wedding of Jennifer & Brent at The Briars in Sutton. We drove up to meet them a couple of weeks back and immediately hit it off. That night we scouted their wedding locations with them and began planning their big day!

They’re getting married at Lagoon City’s Harbour Inn & Resort…. A beautiful location on Lake Simcoe.

We’re looking forward to catching up with friends Jenn & Brent on the way and being in the great outdoors for the shoot with Jackie and Paul.

Signing out, Dave.

When you truly love, love LOVE what you do, everyday is like a holiday. Each day starts out pretty much the same for us…wake up, grab a piping hot- freshly brewed coffee, play with the doggies, catch an episode of Entourage and get cracking on our jam packed day.

Us humans are prone to routine and lately it’s been the norm for our jammed packed days to continue on until the wee hours of the morning. It is very satisfying almost addicting for Dave and I to see the reactions of our clients…or should I say friends when they see they see their photographs for the first time. It’s really a driving force and motivation for us to keep at this crazy pace. At least we get to do it together!

As per Dave’s parents advice, we were due for a day off. We were both fully on board and wanted to invest in some serious "us time". Dave, Fritzi, Greta and I love getting back to nature and out of the big city whenever we get a chance. Exploring country dirt roads, and photographing old abandoned houses and barns always makes the top of our list.

We saved up until Friday for our big day off and of course it rained cats, dogs and quarter horses . Dave googled the weather network and said "hmmm…80% chance of thunderstorms…possibility of large hail…are you afraid of a little rain?" I was all like…"who..me, no. (did he say hail ?!?)"  Throwing caution to the wind, we embarked on our grand adventure!

As we loaded up the car, I asked Dave if he had any locations in mind. He revealed nothing…we were going on a surprise adventure!!! Unbeknownst to Greta, Fritty and I we were headed to the Badlands. When we arrived, we were all in awe…the Badlands totally rocked…but what exactly were they?! Land clearing left the soft red clay exposed to rain and created rounded hills. Circulating groundwater caused red iron oxide to change green making the narrow green bands. Wow… and only 40 minutes from Toronto- sweet!

We had an hour of fun at the Badlands. Ominous clouds loomed overhead and we knew we didn’t have much more time. At the first sight of rain the dogs ran for the hills. Greta was not impressed was sure to shake, shake, shake the rain drops off her pretty pink raincoat.

Geeesh, you’d think these dogs were made of sugar. We had to quickly dry these little ones off or they would never forgive us! Greta was looking at me like…"Mommy, you should know by now…we detest the rain!"

4 weeks and 3 days…Every day feels like the countdown to Christmas for me and I’m sure Dave too. He just plays it cool and tells me how many sleeps I have until Natasha & Kester’s GLORIOUS wedding in Barbados! I’m checking off the days in the advent calendar in my head until… we’re swept away to sweet, sweet paradise. That’s right…we have another fabulous destination wedding upon us and we’re getting pumped! Natasha’s dress fitting made us both fantasize about all of the amazing shoots and locations we have planned for this super-fab, super-hot, super-awesome couple in the tropics.

We have got to say that this girl knows how to shop! She went to the right place when she walked through the doors of one of the best bridal boutiques in Toronto to hunt for her dream gown. The vote was unanimous, Natasha (or Tash as we call her) looked drop-dead-gorgeous in that designer wedding dress! I guess that’s the reason why "Jealous Bridesmaids" got it’s name he-he.

Charmaine, the owner of the boutique, was so helpful and the experience was so great she just made us all feel like royalty while we were there…sigh. 2 of Tash’s 7 Bridesmaids to be helped her with the fitting and made sure everything was perfect. We all had a blast, it was great having them along. We were all so giddy and excited for her even Dave was like a kid in a candy store!

The cute name of the boutique defiantly got a few laughs. Check out the "Jealous bridesmaids" giving Tash "the stink eye" for being wayyyy too gorgeous in her dress!

**Not to worry everyone. No brides were hurt in the shooting of this dress fitting**

Stay tuned to the blog for more shots of Natasha & Kester’s wedding, it’s going to be a grand and absolutely spectacular event!!

When Andrea stopped by our studio for the first time she told us all about how her and Edy, the love of her life met. Andrea was a teacher in Mexico and actually lived with Edy’s family before they met. One day the handsome young Architect stopped by for a visit and that was it-Andrea and Edy stumbled head over heals and fell in love!

The great thing about these two is they absolutely LOVE photography as much as we do! Andrea and Edy are photography enthusiasts and traveled together photographing Europe and all of it’s old world splendor. We were lucky enough to view some of their amazing work. I have to say that Dave and I were ultra-impressed; especially impressed with the stunning architectural shots they took in Prague. The photos were fantastic!

Since these two have such a great eye and have such a passion for photography we wanted to give them something very special for there engagement shoot. We all left the shores of the busy city behind us and jumped aboard the ferry to the always fun and relaxing Toronto Island. As soon as we hit the deck we started shooting. We got some fab shots of Andrea and Edy as we left shore. It’s always sweet when a couple doesn’t require any coaching and is naturally lovey-dovey and affectionate.

The great thing about Toronto Island is that it’s totally laid back and has a chilled out, cottage country vibe just a stones throw from the busy bustle of Bay Street. No wonder so many people take advantage of this adorable little spot. Dave and I spent the previous afternoon there a-hem "working" scouting out locations for the shoot. Not only did we find a million great spots, but we also met some really cool "islanders" that gave us the 411 on all the island has to offer.

We shot for about 2 hours, we just couldn’t stop, there was just too many great spots to photograph. We walked the gardens, rented bikes, sipped lattes at the cafe and of course hit the famous frisbee golf course!! At the end of the day we wrapped with a super sexy beach shoot a la sports illustrated, splishing and splashing in the tides! These guys were so awesome, check out the slide show of these two crazy kids!

~Thanks so much for all the fun and endless laughter guys, we cannot wait to shoot your wedding this month!

We woke up bright and early on this gorgeous summer morning to make our way to what was going to be one of the most exquisite weddings of the summer. We grabbed our coffee and hit the road with camera gear, our projector and our brand spanking new MacBook Pro (or "Lappy" as Dave calls him) in tow. We had a bit of a drive ahead but when we finally hit Snodden Rd. we knew we were at the right place. Brent’s name has been a part of Sutton, Ontario’s history for so many generations that the road was actually named after his family. We pulled up to the beautiful farm house and met Brent and his groomsmen getting ready for the big day inside.

Once the cuff links had been fastened and guys were looking their best, we took them out for a few shots of "the boys" together before the ceremony. Brent’s house had so many great places to shoot it was too difficult to decide on just one locale.  So we had some fun with it and we got some arty shots of guys by Brent’s barn and then made our way to the bright yellow canola field you can see in the distance.

After a killer shoot with the boys, Dave and I met up with Jen, the charmingly beautiful bride to be.  Jen looked absolutely gorgeous and was surrounded by her wonderful bridesmaids and loving family when we arrived. She is such a sweetie you can see why Brent adores her so much. Everything from her fairytale gown to her bouquet of white roses was done to sheer perfection. You could see her family was so happy and so full of love on this perfect wedding day. Jen’s mom joined in with the girls as they turned their bouquets into microphones broke out into a cover version of.."going to the chapel and we’re gonna get married." It was too cute.

At last! The magnificent Clydesdale horses pulled up with a little white buggy to carry Jen away to meet her groom. I was lucky enough to come along for the ride and shoot Jen on the way to the church, it was sensational!

Jen and Brent have such a endearing love for one another, it’s so sweet. We just love catching those little  candid moments of joy and love between a bride and groom. It’s so touching and this is why we love what we do!

Jen and Brent have been a part of this beautiful little stone chapel their whole lives. It was so important for them to be married there and it held so much meaning for the two of them.

They were so full of excitement once they became man and wife the newlyweds were all smiles as they rode away together in their little horse drawn carriage. When they made their entrance to the Briar’s Golf and Country Club Dave was waiting in the tower high, high above to capture it all. I love watching Dave work, he’s always climbing things and exploring new angels to get the perfect shot

We ended the day with a surprise slide show that Jen and Brent planned in advance for their guests. When Dave and I projected the special moments from their day on the big screen there was not a dry eye in the house.

Thanks Jen and Brent for being such an awesome couple and making our experience so spectacular. You truly made us feel like a part of the family. Congratulations!

Charlotte and I were out for breakfast this morning at B Cafe - one of our favourite spots (Dundas & Roncesvalles). We were flipping through NOW magazine and were stoked to see an ad for one of our favourite perfomers - Missy Higgins ! Not only that, she was on stage tonight! You see, she’s a huge name in Australia, but is just breaking out over here.

So when we got back to the studio Charlotte made some calls and scored us two media passes for the gig. Needless to say I was twitching all day, just dying for 7pm to roll around!

We rocked up and were excited to discover that Eric Hutchinson was opening the show…. His mellow rocky sound was a great start to an amazing gig. He seemed like a really cool, humble guy when we chatted after the show.

When Missy came on around 9:30 the crowd were totally pumped and were chanting "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Oi! Oi! Oi!" It was great. She jumped straight into three of her newer songs and had the crowd on board from the get go.

This was our first time seeing her live, and she definitely comes off like you’d expect her to - friendly, funny, sweet natured and generally just a cool person. Of course, hearing her sing Scar, The Special Two and some of our faves was amazing - her voice is phenomenal.

Charlotte was literally right in front of her and got some sweet angles… check out this one…

And here is the artist at work! I love snagging shots like this of her. Isn’t she a beauty?!

Well, it’s nearing 2am but I just had to post this before hitting the hay. Hope you guys enjoyed the shots.

Dave & Charlotte.

Charlotte and I were out for breakfast this morning at B Cafe - one of our favourite spots (Dundas & Roncesvalles). We were flipping through NOW magazine and were shocked to see one of our favourite perfomers - Missy Higgins - in there… and that she was playing tonight! You see she’s a huge name in Australia, but is just breaking in on this side of the globe.

So when we got back to the studio Charlotte made some calls and scored us to media passes for the gig. Needless to say I was twitching all day, just dying for 7pm to roll around!

We rocked up and were excited to discover that the opening band - Eric Hutchinson - was REALLY decent as well. He seems like a really cool, humble guy when we chatted briefly after the show.

When Missy came on around 9:30 the crowd were totally pumped and were chanting “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Oi! Oi! Oi!” It was great. She jumped straight into three of her newer songs and had the crowd on board from the get go.

This was our first time seeing her live, and she definitely comes off like you’d expect her to - friendly, funny, sweet natured and generally just a cool person.

Charlotte was literally right in front of her and got some sweet angles… check out this one…

And here is the artist at work! I love snagging shots like this of her. Isn’t she a beauty?!

Well, it’s nearing 2am but I just had to put this post up before hitting the hay. Hope you guys enjoy the shots.

Dave & Charlotte.

As part of the workshop this past weekend at Casa Loma, we invited our photographers to submit their best 3 images… Charlotte and I spent a long time deliberating, and in the end we were pressed to select just three winners!

We’d like to congratulate you all on the very high level of skill and creativity. You all produced some amazing images.

So, without further ado, we’re pleased to announce the following winners….

Drumroll please……

Congratulations Ken, Dana & Luis. We’re pleased to be able to give you each a $100 credit towards a future workshop! We can’t wait to have you all back soon.

The next workshop is going to be out of this world… Charlotte’s always outdoing herslef!

We’d also like to give a huge honourable mention to Miho. We loved this image but there can be only 3 winners! Ken came through with the goods again - check out this killer shot.

Great work all!