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Toronto Wedding Photographer: Michael and Sabrina’s Wedding

Friday, August 6, 2010

This past Tuesday, I had the pleasure of photographing Michael and Sabrina’s big day. It all started early in the morning at Civello. Sabrina got the royal treatment, starting with her hair, done by Michelle Volpe and then proceeded to get her nails done by Peipei Elliott. The final touch was done by makeup artist extraordinaire, Melanie Withmore. All the staff at Civello was awesome, and the place itself provides a great backdrop for pictures as well. If you are looking to get pampered, I would highly recommend it!

Sabrina went back to the hotel to get ready for the actual ceremony, and Tony Baptista and I were there to record that moment. Both Tony and I just couldn’t believe how relaxed and funny she was throughout the whole day. Hopefully, you’ll see that displayed on the images shown here.

After the ceremony at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, the wedding party moved downtown to the Christie Mansion. The location is simply amazing for pictures and film crews looking to tape period pieces. However, on that day, we were doing family formals and some shots for Michael and Sabrina. Once we were done there, we raced to Oro Restaurant, which was the venue selected by the bride and groom for their reception. The place is ideal if you are looking for an intimate reception, and the staff is great, not to mention the food which was just out of this world!

Well, enough talking. I hope you enjoy the day’s journey captured in camera. Many thanks to Tony Baptista, who did a great job of helping me throughout the day and even took on the role of second shooter towards the end of the evening.

Bride getting ready at Civello salon and spa.

Toronto Wedding Photographer: Getting ready at Civello in downtown Toronto

Bride getting ready at the Delta Chelsea hotel in downtown Toronto.

Toronto Wedding Photographer: Bride getting ready at the Delta Chelsea in downtown Toronto

Toronto Wedding Photographer: Delta Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto

Bride arriving at Blessed Trinity Church on Bayview

Toronto Wedding Photographer: Blessed Trinity Church

Bride arriving with father at Blessed Trinity Church

Toronto Wedding Photographer: Blessed Trinity Church

Bride and groom getting married at Blessed Trinity Church

Toronto Wedding Photographer: Blessed Trinity Church

Formals for the bride and groom at the Christie Mansion on Wellesley St.

Toronto Wedding Photographer: Wedding photography at the Christie Mansion

Reception for guests and family at Oro Restaurant

Toronto Wedding Photographer: Wedding reception at Oro Restaurant

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Toronto Portrait Photographer: Portrait Session at High Park in Toronto

Saturday, July 24, 2010

This past Thursday, I had the privilege of photographing Amber a for private portrait session. What seemed like a doomed photo shoot due to an impending thunderstorm warning, turned into a great session with quite a few great images. Best of all, the weather held off until we left the park. The part that was not so much fun was dragging around Kata Bag with two studio strobes, a battery, and enough accessories to setup a mini studio on location. Was it worth it? Oh yeah!

Toronto Portrait Photographer: Portrait Session at High Park in Toronto

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Toronto Wedding Photographer: Michael and Sabrina’s Engagement Session

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Last night I had the pleasure of photographing Sabrina and Michael’s engagement session. In reality, it was more of a very long walk with photography thrown in for fun. I’m still a bit tired and sore from carrying my backpack to full capacity, but the real trooper of the night was Sabrina, who despite the high heels she was wearing she walked all the way from the Distillery District to the Harbourfront near Rogers Centre and still managed to show a great smile for the camera. I should also point out that my lucky streak avoiding security guards came to an end yesterday, as we were kicked out of the Distillery, as well as Union Station even though we hadn’t even gone in and we also had a security guard follow us around the Skywalk. Michael, Sabrina, it was a pleasure working with you both and I hope you like the collection you’ll see displayed here. I’m really looking forward to your wedding day!

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