Olive Photography

Toronto wedding & lifestyle photography

‘The Day After’ – Styled Shoot

You spend so much time planning your wedding, but what happens the Day After your wedding?When the festivities are over, you get to wake up next to your life partner, and savour the new reality. Sleeping in, enjoying some leftover cake with breakfast, and lots of cozy cuddling.This styled shoot was quite a spur-of-the-moment decision this Winter and I worked with some phenomenal Toronto vendors to get it together within a month. Though it was cold out, we styled this shoot with the nearly-approaching Spring in mind.Because, just as Spring is a beautiful new start after Winter, the day after your wedding is the start of a new journey together…. Keep Reading

Experimenting with Moody Photography

Moody Photography – Experimenting & Shooting for Fun. Photographers can have PD days too. Professional Development is something I think is super important – it’s good to always keep learning, always get creative and try new things. Toronto wedding photography in the Winter can be drab and chilly, but you can actually get some pretty interesting indoor shots if you have a room with good light! On Sunday I had some fun at a photography workshop experimenting with different ways to shoot. The cool thing about Winter (other than it being ‘cool’ – heh heh) is having some free time to try out new things with some personal shooting. What’s… Keep Reading

Sneak Peek! Day After Session – Styled Shoot

Day After Session – Sneak Peek! Helloooo, everyone! I’m super excited to (almost) share this session with you. It was my first time planning a styled shoot and I am so thrilled with how it all came together. The concept was the ‘day after’ the wedding – the first day as newlyweds, incorporating some details from the festivities the day before. Cozy, relaxed, playful. I won’t say much more just yet, but I will share a few little sneak peeks – stay tuned for more! Photography: Olive Photography | Flowers & Calligraphy: Quill + Oak | Tablescape, Styling & Vintage Rentals: The Perfect Table | Hair & Makeup: Toronto Beauty… Keep Reading

Bridal Bouquet Inspiration

Bridal Bouquet Inspiration from some Incredible Toronto Wedding Florists One of the super fun things about getting gussied up on your wedding day is all of the amazing prettiness that we surround ourselves with. When else do you get to spend a whole day carrying around one of the most beautiful bouquets imaginable? As a wedding photographer I’ve seen some *incredible* bouquets – every one of them unique and breathtaking in their own right. Each bouquet infuses the personalities of the bride and the florist, and it’s always so exciting to see what they have devised for each special day. Since I’ve been through the wedding planning process, I know that there… Keep Reading

5 Helpful Engagement Session Tips

I get asked this question all the time – What makes a good engagement session? Since I’ve found myself e-mailing responses to this question so often, I thought I’d put together a quick little guide. For me, it’s actually super simple. There are 5 Helpful Tips that really do make a *huge* difference in the results of your photos. TIP #1 – LIGHT The definition of ‘photography’ literally translates from Greek to drawing with light. (Photo=Light, Graphy=Drawing) Light is a huge component of what makes a good photograph. For engagement sessions, many people love the warm glow they sometimes see in photographs, often with sun beams coming into the shot. The best time to… Keep Reading

Milk Bath Maternity Photos

Milk Bath Maternity Photos This concept is a little different than many maternity photos you may have seen. It’s kind of nice when you think of it – hanging out in a warm bath, sort of like your baby is doing. Mix in some pretty flowers – customizable to your taste and colour preferences – and you’ve got an extra layer of beauty, in addition to your own. Why milk bath, and not a regular bath? The opaqueness adds some modesty, hiding things you may not want others to see. Plus, it just looks cool. * Like how different/interesting this looks? Instructions to DIY are at the bottom of the post! * The little heart! This… Keep Reading

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer – 4 Easy Questions

4 EASY QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU CHOOSE A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Planning a wedding can be overwhelming. I’ve been there, and I totally know how crazy it can feel. There are SO many things to take care of, and so many options for each item on that To-Do list. With that said, there are some simple things you can think about to help you determine if a photographer you are considering is right for you. ASK YOURSELF THESE 4 EASY QUESTIONS: 1. DO YOU REALLY LIKE THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S WORK? This is a no brainer – Make sure you actually enjoy the photographer’s photos! 2. DO YOU GET A GOOD VIBE FROM THEM?… Keep Reading

Toronto Family Photography – Laura, Zach + Madison

This little lady! With bright, excited eyes and one of the biggest smiles you’ve ever seen, she will instantly win your heart. She is teeming with energy, and it comes out and little wiggles and happy squeals. She is quite a character already. It was so great to meet Madison. It is especially heartwarming for me to photograph this beautiful child because she is the daughter of two incredibly wonderful people, Laura and Zach, whose engagement session, wedding, and maternity session I had the complete honour of photographing. It’s hard for me to put into words the feeling of warmth I’m filled with when I think about this family. I love spending time with them,… Keep Reading

Toronto Newborn Photography – Francesca

Toronto Newborn Photography Her name is Francesca. She is the product of over a decade of love between two sweet souls who were countries apart for most of their courtship. Mark moved to Toronto when they got engaged, and Denise got in touch when they wanted someone to create a photographic record of their love’s journey. It’s hard to put into words how transcendent it feels to meet this little human who was just a twinkle in her parents’ eyes not too long ago. I got to see them excited about building a life together. I got to hear them make promises and talk about their dreams. And I certainly got… Keep Reading

Cambridge Mill Wedding – Melody & Darren

Melody and Darren’s wedding day was graced with the most intense rainstorm ever. (Ok not ‘ever’, but it was serious!) Maybe some of you remember some of the crazy rain we had this Summer – buckets of water an inch deep on the ground, wind that flipped umbrellas inside out and if at your back pushed you along to walk a bit faster, and cool temperatures that made you want a sweater. But, despite these things, this wedding day turned out to be so warm, lovely, and wonderful. This couple and their family are super sweet and so much fun, and everyone remained in such great spirits for this happy… Keep Reading