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Rustic Fairytale Engagement at a magical TreeHouse

capturedpieces — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 20:30:08 +0000

Sometimes, fairy tales do come true! Marionne Dae & Kyle stumbled upon this gorgeous whimsical treehouse about an hour east from Toronto and invited me to come hang out with them….and boy was I stoked!!! It sure looks like something out of a story book — literally! It features a full bathroom, kitchen, living room and a cozy 3rd floor bedroom loft! Imagining what walking into something like this would’ve felt like if I was 7 years old….this would’ve been so surreal! They played some board games, exercised their legs with some paddle boating and played catch. Working up an appetite, they took some time and prepared a pretty epic bbq picnic dinner, sat down in the middle of the forest and enjoyed a wonderful meal!

Many thanks to you both for bringing me along to play in this magical tree house in the woods! My warmest congratulations on your engagement! I can’t wait to capture your wedding day!

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An engagement shoot at the frozen Evergreen Brickworks

capturedpieces — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 03:27:03 +0000

Here we are in one of the warmest days of February this year, Melissa and Justin actually got to wear sweaters instead of those thick jackets we’ve been wearing all winter long! And little did I know, they are also celebrating their 5th year anniversary of togetherness on this very day! I’m sure glad to have made it extra memorable by doing an engagement photo shoot for them on the exact date! Of course they couldn’t resist throwing some fun and injecting some of their personality by putting on some custom made soccer jerseys towards the end of the day!

Congratulations on your engagement and I look forward to capturing your wedding day!

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A fun day at a junk yard

capturedpieces — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:04:44 +0000

Everyone who knows me, knows that I’m a huge fan of the “unusual” and I couldn’t be more stoked when Kayla came to me with the idea of doing an engagement shoot at a scrap yard! This is definitely quite rare as most don’t open to public access, but luckily her fiancé, Michael, owns one downtown — Cooper’s Iron & Metal — a family-ran business founded in 1946, has remained one of the largest independent processors of recycled metals in Toronto. While most people see this as a junk yard, I surely see this a local photographer’s playground with tons of cool colors and unique textures to play with! And what was even more fun, was how Kayla was able to inject a unique flair by wearing some cool custom coveralls herself! Although, I surely don’t think she has big intentions of becoming a “scrap wife”!

Many thanks to you both for bringing me along to my ideal playground! My warmest congratulations on your engagement! I can’t wait to capture your wedding day!

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Iris + Yesung Engagement Session

capturedpieces — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:28:21 +0000

“April showers bring May flowers”…hmmm…I think this quote should be revised! Even with spring officially here, it was snowing a bit early this morning and I knew we all had the word COLD written all over this session! But as our session began, I couldn’t believe how much in tune Iris and Yesung were with each other! I just loved their down-to-earth personalities! Their natural smiles and laughter invited the warmth we needed on this cold day. We started the session exploring a forest area, sipped some much needed hot cocoa, and hung out till that sun kissed the open grass in a nearby field. At that point, it was simply magic! Kudos to the both of you for toughing out that brisk wind chill! Can’t wait to hang out with the both of you again on your wedding day!

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Janet + Bryan Engagement Shoot

capturedpieces — Tue, 16 May 2017 00:38:43 +0000

RAIN = MUD = FUN! This was exactly how this impromptu engagement session went! It was Janet & Bryan’s first time visiting the Scarborough Bluffs, so they figured we’d make it a special one! I also have to thank mother nature for this one, as the heavy rain paved the way to start us off nicely & cleared the crowds for us. It then showed us a beautiful rainbow afterwards…which was our cue to begin our shoot! From the top of those gorgeous cliffs all the way down to the beach area, we couldn’t get enough of that beautiful scenery! But in order to get to all that beauty, sometimes, you just gotta get your feet dirty!

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Pamela + Alex Engagement Shoot

capturedpieces — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:37:01 +0000

It never ceases to amaze me how many beautiful public parks in the GTA area I’ve never been to! On this super cold February day, Pamela and Alex took me to one of their childhood spots where they hung out a lot in the past with some beer & friends….well, maybe mainly Alex. Yet, it’s always fun to explore a new place! The sun was actually missing the past few weeks and decided to share some much needed warmth & light with us today at Rouge Park, which is located between the border of Scarborough and Pickering. But don’t let this sun fool you….it was SUUUUUPER cold and windy! Many thanks to Pamela & Alex for braving this out with me! Congratulations on your engagement and I can’t wait to capture your wedding day!

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A quest for redemption

capturedpieces — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 23:24:50 +0000

Amila and Roshan celebrated their 10th year wedding anniversary down here in Toronto where it all began! I think I had “redemption” written in the back of my mind all throughout this photo shoot! The redemption was not for myself, but on behalf of their original wedding photographer, who failed to deliver photos of both their engagement shoot and their very own wedding day! In a word, they simply “disappeared” after their wedding day and was never to be seen or heard from. My heart broke for this couple’s story and so here I am, trying, hoping to erase & fix that appalling experience for them.

This couple now lives in the small humble town of Kincardine, Ontario. But I think what’s cool about all this — is that Roshan made it a special surprise for Amila, as he kept this idea a secret from her the whole time! She had no clue they were doing this special 10th year anniversary photo shoot! Her eyes just lit up when she found out as soon as I met them in Centre Island Park, in downtown Toronto! Ironically, this is where they had their original engagement photo shoot done in the past!

I know these photos will not replace the distasteful experience you guys had in the past, but I sure hope I brought some joy back to those memories you lost. Thanks again for sharing your story with me! Happy 10th year anniversary! My warmest congratulations to you both!

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Jillian + Kalle Engagement Shoot

capturedpieces — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:00:49 +0000

Time for a little fun with a WIKIUP! — now there’s a word you don’t hear everyday! In fact, I just added that to my photographer vocabulary today! hahaha! It is basically a small shelter used by natives and tribes from back in the day….and believe it or not, it is still used widely today as one of the best forms of survival shelter! It was amazing to see & photograph this little wikiup parked in the middle of a woodland trail just north east of Toronto in the small town of Stouffville, Ontario. And I couldn’t be more excited to use it as a really cool photo backdrop for this wonderful couple — Jill & Kalle. It took us about 20 minutes to walk the trail, but alas we parked ourselves near the wikiup….sipped some fresh hot chocolate and roasted some marshmallows, as this cute couple cuddled by an open fire! Cozy indeed! This engagement photo shoot was way too much fun! Can’t wait to capture their wedding this July!

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Jill + Jason Engagement Shoot

capturedpieces — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:21:20 +0000

So here we are at the beginning of fall 2015! The leaves haven’t changed colors just yet, but you can definitely feel a cooler breeze in the air as of late. Speaking of ‘cool’…normally, most engagement shoots are done during the day, but Jill and Jason wanted it to be a little different and do it during the evening hours instead. They also chose a location that meant something to the both of them — the Engineering building at the University of Toronto since that is where they both met! We surely found a lot of cool spots in and around the building….even the dim ambient lights simply added a cool moody effect to the images!

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A destination wedding in Bali, Indonesia

capturedpieces — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 14:37:56 +0000

Sometimes…AMAZING happens! Having to shoot & witness Anna + AJ tying the knot in Bali was just out of this world! I feel really blessed to see the vibrant orange-red sunsets, the calming sounds of the ocean waves, and the beautiful people of Bali…what could you ask for more!! It was truly a dream wedding come true for these two lovebirds!…and for me as well! What an honour it was for me to go on this journey with them! One of the few destination weddings for me this year and it surely was a special one to remember in the books!

Thanks for the wonderful opportunity and my warmest congratulations go out to you both!

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