I’m going to let you in on a little secret — ready for it? Those getting ready photos that you’re swooning over on Pinterest didn’t happen by accident. Most of the time, your photographer can’t pull those off alone. It takes a good amount of pre-planning on the couples’ end in order to make our job […]

As I’m sure most of you know by now, this year has been a crazy one from a personal perspective Not only are Stephen and I currently engaged and in the final stages of planning our own wedding, but I’m also a bridesmaid for the first time ever – with the incredible honour of helping […]

Why you shouldn’t have a wedding photography shot list and the five things that you should do instead — Today, I’m discussing two words that put knots into every wedding photographer’s stomach without fail — shot lists. They’re something that I’ve dreaded since one of my very first weddings when I arrived in the morning and was […]

This blog post is one that I’ve been pushing off writing for a long time — Not because I don’t feel like an unplugged ceremony is important for brides to consider, but mostly because I’ve seen other photographers take on the task of writing about the issues of smartphones and cameras at weddings only to have it […]

“What should we wear to our engagement session?” This is by far the most common email I get from my brides immediately after booking me to photograph their wedding, regardless of how stylish they are. Every single time, I respond with the same four guidelines, and today I’ve decided to pass on the wisdom! These […]

“The Wedding Planning Series” hit the big time this month! I’m so incredibly honoured that Sarah Evans over at Blush Guide asked me to take part in a two part guest post series, part two of which was this article on how to improve your wedding photography experience. After four years of being a Toronto wedding photographer, […]

I’m going to share a not-so secret with you — A good day-of coordinator or wedding planner is invaluable. For every single bride who has ever said, thought, or even thought about thinking the words “I really hope I don’t end up being a bridezilla” — hiring one is not just an option, it is a necessary expense […]

For brides who are not working with a wedding planner, planning a wedding has a long list of it’s headaches. One of the biggest complaints that I hear, though, is about budget. Every couple has their own priorities when it comes down to what is most important on their wedding day, but after photographing my […]

This topic has been something that I’ve been tip-toeing around for the last few weeks. While I sat back debating if it were too abrupt or harsh for people who are not in the wedding industry to read, there have been countless articles released that have given brides the absolute wrong impression. Last night, I […]

It is no secret that Pinterest has completely changed the wedding industry. Don’t believe me? Just ask absolutely any couple who was married before the platform launched to show you their wedding album. Guaranteed it wont have the same level of incredible, thoughtfully crafted details that fill every single corner of the modern wedding. Today […]