“Photography for me is not looking, it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures.”
King City Rustic Barn Wedding // Hyun Mi + Max // Part 1 Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
Dear Hyun Mi and Max,
Thank you so much for having us at your beautiful DIY barn wedding. Thank you for throwing such a beautiful, rustic country party. It's such a honour to document this special day for you on your family farm and the first wedding on this unique wedding venue in Toronto. You both, your bridal party and your families and friends were amazing. Henry and myself felt so welcomed and enjoyed every bit of the celebration. On a less serious note, thank you for picking up my sunglasses at the end of the crazy night!
I wish you lots of happiness and beautiful memories together. I also wish your barn wedding venue to be a great success. Can't wait to come back and photograph more cool rustic weddings there!
Lots of love,
Ally
See part 2 of Hyun Mi and Max's wedding here: King City Rustic Barn Wedding // Hyun Mi + Max // Part 2 Wedding Portraits and DIY Reception
Second Shooter: Henry Chen | Wedding Planner: Danielle Paik | Venue: Garden of New Eden | Bride's Dress : Alfred Sung, Jai International | Hair: Hair Sketch |Make Up: SOYU M.U.A | Groom's Attire: GGIO | Cake: Steffies Sweets and Treats | Flowers: Delight Floral | Caterers: SEOUL HOUSE on Steeles | DJ: Teddy Hwang | MC: Sung Bang
Toronto Centre Island Engagement Photos// Alysha + Malcolm
Right in time before Alysha and Malcolm's downtown wedding coming up this Saturday, I wanted to share some photos from these lovebirds' e-session on Toronto Islands. Alysha and Malcolm were both nurses, they met at work, and the rest was history. The two showed a strong bond. I thought it'd be fantastic to show their calm personalities and their subtle chemistry in these engagement pictures. It played out to be just that kind of day on Centre Island. Quiet. Overcast. Peaceful. We had a fun time walking around the island and capturing frames here and there. I still remembered when Alysha first approached me she mentioned that Malcolm hates to be the centre of attention and might be shy in front of the camera. I found the pictures turned out perfect. I look forward to documenting more natural, beautiful moments on their special day.
xoxo,
Ally
Scarborough Bluffs Engagement Photos | Nicole + Kevin
Nicole and Kevin's e-session is also featured on The Wedding Co. (click here to see it)!
Royal Ambassador Wedding Photos | Jessica + Peter | Caledon Peel Wedding Photographers
I see skies of blue and clouds of white. The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night. And I think to myself what a wonderful world. - "What a Wonderful World"
It was a fun day shooting alongside with Mario of Avangard Photography at the Royal Ambassador for Jessica and Peter's special day. The drive up to Caledon was amazing and relaxing with country scenic. Set the mood just right for a beautiful wedding day. The weather was definitely cooperating with lots of sun and some clouds. I love clouds. Everything became part of the decoration for this lovely couple's outdoor wedding ceremony. Lot's of nature beauties. Jessica and Peter were super fun to work with and their bridal party was hilarious. The day went by so fast that it really didn't feel like a work day at all. Or, this is how works really should be.
This day, lots of good memories made tangible.
Main Photographer// Mario, Avangard Photo
St Eugene de Mazenod Wedding Ceremony | Suja + Alfred
It's such a pleasure to document Suja and Alfred's wedding for RA Photography at the St. Eugene de Mazenod. Thank you Ranya for inviting me to lead this wedding and also a huge thank to my adorable second shooter of the day (talking to you, Kiana!). I was so touch by the wedding ceremony at one point, by the strong connection between Suja and Alfred, by the loving parents, by the traditions, I think I wept. Or it could be the smoke they used during the ceremony. But I am positive that I was touched. The day was full of love and joy it went by so fast.
I'll share some of the night's highlights at the Apollo Convention Centre later in a separate post.