Toronto wedding & lifestyle photography
After a whopping 12 years together, this super fun pair are getting hitched!
It was a blast photographing this couple’s session – I’m so glad they won the giveaway contest!
They wanted to keep their session light-hearted and even silly at times, which was more than alright with me because the way they are together is gosh darned adorable.
Congrats, you two!
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing Porter Airlines founder and CEO Robert Deluce for a travel industry magazine that’s re-branding and featuring Porter in their inaugural issue under their new name.
Mr. Deluce was incredibly friendly and it was very fun spending time with him and touring Billy Bishop airport.
I even got to walk on the tarmac and photograph planes as they took off and landed, and was thrilled to be invited inside one of the planes to photograph the interior, including the cockpit!
Thank you very much to the Porter team who was so hospitable during our visit!
I’ll add details about the travel company as soon as I’m authorized to do so!
I’m sworn to secrecy about Neil’s project, but I am allowed to share the photos!
Feel free to have a guess at what this is for… he may enjoy reading the responses. But my lips are sealed!
Kudos to Neil for braving the cold in a T-Shirt! What a Canadian.
Connie & Mike had a beautiful, opulent wedding in the Fall, and while the photos have been edited for a long while, I’m finally putting some up on the blog!
It was a day to remember. Not just because they had super cool acrobatic entertainment at the reception, but most of all because of the gorgeous, love-drunk smiles they had for each other all day long.
I’ve never seen a groom tear up so much, and it was so endearing and beautiful to see. And Connie was just so radiant!
They held their ceremony at St. Clare Parish Church in Toronto and their reception was at the Liberty Grand.
Here are some of my favourites from the day.
*Oooh, I wonder who the winner will be!*
Thanks to all of you who participated in the giveaway – Winner will be drawn & announced tonight!
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Photo from Gabby’s contortion session.
2013 has been a really special year for Olive Photography.
Along with the many absolutely wonderful wedding, engagement and family clients I’ve had the pleasure of working with, it’s also been exciting to be featured by such prominent names:
Style Me Pretty: http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/ontario/toronto/2013/05/13/toronto-engagement-shoot-from-olive-photography/ (Chantelle & Joel’s Engagement)
“Style Me Pretty is a style savvy wedding resource devoted to the modern bride… With nods in nearly every major bridal magazine… along with features in such publications as Blog Watch in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times… SMP is quickly becoming one of the most read wedding resources on the web.”
Flare Magazine 1: http://www.flare.com/weddings/top-10-most-chic-wedding-venues-in-canada/
Flare Magazine 2: http://www.flare.com/weddings/7-honeymoon-destinations-inspired-by-the-fall-runways/
“For over 30 years, FLARE has been Canada’s fashion authority. Every month, more than 1.3 million style-minded readers turn to FLARE for world class fashion and beauty inspiration.”
Intimate Weddings: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/intimate-ontario-garden-wedding-christa-jorden/ (Christa & Jorden’s Wedding)
“Intimate Weddings is the go-to site for planning a small wedding… the only major blog that is devoted to small weddings (weddings with less than 75 guests). Our Quantcast rank is 9,438 making us one of the top 10,000 most visited sites on the web.”
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** As a thank you to my clients, family, friends (& the universe) for all the support and positivity this year, I’m giving away a free photo session! **
UP FOR GRABS:
One 1-hour couple, family, child/maternity or portrait photo session – winner gets to choose – with at least 10 edited high-res images!
HOW TO ENTER:
CONTEST CLOSES SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2014 @ 11:59 PM
Winner will be randomly drawn & notified via Facebook message.
The ‘Fine Print’: The session will take place at a lovely location that is convenient for both the winners and the photographer; Winners must credit the photographer if they share any images from the session online; Candidates who enter the contest grant full rights to the photographer to use and share any of the images from the session; The session will take place on a mutually convenient date/time that must be on or before November 30th, 2014. Winners will be required to sign a media release form prior to the photo session. Winners will also be announced on the blog, Facebook page and Twitter (first name only).
All three steps from the “How to Enter” instructions above must be followed in order to win!
NOW GO! ENTER!
** Very excited that Olive Photography has been featured by Intimate Weddings! **
“Intimate Weddings is the go-to site for planning a small wedding.
Intimate Weddings is the only major blog that is devoted to small weddings (weddings with less than 75 guests). Our Quantcast rank is 9,438 making us one of the top 10,000 most visited sites on the web.”
I’m honoured.
** Check out the feature here: ** http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/intimate-ontario-garden-wedding-christa-jorden/
And of course many congratulations go out to Christa and Jorden for planning such a beautiful wedding with so many gorgeous hand-made touches!
This holiday I received some beautiful news:
Christa & Jorden, a couple whose wedding I photographed last Summer on July 5th, 2013, are expecting their first little one this July 2nd!
Warmest congratulations, you two! I’m so excited for you, and your child will be absolutely blessed to enter a home filled with so much love.
Ah, Meagan and Adriano. Two absolutely lovestruck people who make such a beautiful complimentary pair.
As Adriano mentioned in his reception speech, Meagan’s happy, bubbly personality captivated him from the start and lifts his spirits – which tend to be on the more serious side like his poker-faced father (who I got to know and think is actually such a sweetheart). But, you wouldn’t guess it if you were to be in the presence of the two of them together – When he holds and gazes at Meagan, Adriano’s always got the softest, most tender look on his face and the most gentle and carefree smile.
I’m actually getting a little teary-eyed just thinking about it.
I met this awesomely sweet couple last Winter at a coffee shop in the Annex and they were such an easy pair to talk to. Meagan’s a bit like me – optimistic, enthusiastic, and a definite planner. Adriano’s like my hubby – a bit stern at the start as he figures you out (I quickly saw smiles from him) but so supportive and implicitly trusting of his partner’s vision. It was clear he just wants Meagan to be happy.
We then headed over to The Old Mill for the gals to get ready at the really beautiful suite that Meagan and Adriano reserved…
… then did a ‘first look’ before the ceremony…
… as well as some wedding party and family photos.
Then came the ceremony in the chapel at the Inn. Meagan required quite a few tissues – it was very sweet.
How did you feel on your wedding day? I felt highly emotional from the moment I woke up until the moment I went to bed. It was the most amazing, surreal day of my life!
What was your favourite wedding day moment? I truly find it hard to pick a favourite moment of the day, because it was all so special, but I would have to say the moment we were officially declared husband and wife was my fave!
Any advice for engaged couples planning their wedding? Try not to stress over it too much. It’s just one day, and the most important thing is that at the end of it, you are married to your best friend! It’s easy to get caught up in the hype, but just try to enjoy the process!!
Details:
Dress: My was purchased at Windsor Bridal in Toronto, and it’s an Allure Gown.
Centrepieces: Flower arrangements were made by myself and my stepmom, Heather, as were the boutonnieres and bouquets! They were definitely one of my fave touches for the day, they turned out better than I expected!
Cake: Made by a dear friend of mine as part of our wedding gift.
Bridesmaids Outfits: I let the bridesmaids choose a nude/metallic shoe of their choice, and the dresses were Social Bridesmaids by Dessy in the colour African Violet.
Been pretty sleepy today after shooting Meagan & Adriano’s wedding yesterday, but I had such an amazing time! Couldn’t help but dance along with everyone as I photographed the party later in the evening.
I’ve sifted through the photos and picked out my favourites, and now it’s time for bed! But first, here’s a little sneak peek from this super nice couple’s beautiful big day. The warmth of the sunlight was nothing compared to the warmth in their eyes!
Can’t wait to edit the rest – More to come soon!
