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Engaged ~ Samantha & Tyler

June 17, 2015

On a bright & sunny day we met Samantha and Tyler in Roncesvalles, Toronto to chat about their upcoming wedding and to snap some photos of the blissfully happy couple. Tyler arrived first and we were instantly smitten with his quiet wit and humour, and his genuine adoration for his bride-to-be (he even hand-made Sam a rose bouquet for the session – swoon!) Sam arrived a few minutes later, and we headed around the neighbourhood and to High Park to dodge the millions of eager cherry-blossom enthusiasts. Oblivious to the throngs of people and the heat, Sam and Tyler happily chatted with each other, cuddled, and let us capture some of the love and intimacy that is so evident between them. We are so excited to have met these two, and can’t wait to head to Caledon for their big day in August!

Engaged ~ Phil & Steph

April 21, 2015

We are super excited to share this engagement session, which has recently been featured on The Wedding Co.

After living away from Toronto for almost eight years, we were delighted to make our way back to the city we call home. We’ve been back for almost two years now and are always amazed at how much this city has both changed but also remains the same. As photographers we are lucky enough to travel wherever our work takes us but to do a shoot in our own hometown always feels extra special. This is why we were delighted when Phil and Steph asked us to hang out with them around their neighbourhood in downtown Toronto for their engagement session! So on a chilly fall afternoon, we met Phil and Steph on the rooftop patio of their condo that overlooks the city. From there we followed them around, stopping at some of their much-loved hang-outs, snapping photos along the way. We had so much fun hanging out with these two fellow urbanites and we can’t wait to be part of their special day this summer at the Berkeley Church! Thanks Phil and Steph for sharing with us some of your favourite spots and letting us be part of such a momentous occasion!

Engaged ~ Deanna & Robb

April 14, 2015

We are so happy to share Deanna and Robb’s engagement session which has also been featured on The Wedding Opera!

Deanna and Robb’s story is truly one for the books! Not only are these two head-over-heels in love with each other but also their romance has been long-distance right from the start. Robb lives in Dallas, Texas and Deanna in Oakville, Ontario, but when these two get together…well one word: FIREWORKS! We were lucky to capture some of that last fall when we did their engagement session in Oakville (same place that they will get married on Thanksgiving – Canadian Thanksgiving, that is!)

It was a lovely sunny and warm day when we met up at the Oakville Marina. Deanna came with a whole picnic in tow (butter tarts included) and while the two lovebirds laughed, chatted, kissed, and snuggled they barely noticed us snapping away. Spending a few moments with Deanna and Robb you really get the sense of how comfortable and in love these two are and we feel so lucky to be able to capture all of that!

Engaged! Niki & Kyle

February 24, 2015

It took a stroke of fate, some exact change, and a very loud concert for Kyle and Niki to meet, even though they were living next door to each other for years!

After hearing a friend’s mutual friend grumble about not having exact change for a drink at a concert venue, Niki dashed to the rescue and offered Kyle a fist full of her change. Laughing and charmed, Kyle accepted, bought both of them a pop and the two of them have been inseparable ever since! Niki was 17 and Kyle was 18 years old, but after only a short time together they knew they had each found their perfect match.

We’ve known Kyle and Niki for years now, so you can imagine our delight when they asked us to be their wedding photographers. Because of our close friendship and the fact that we know how much they both love the outdoors, we knew that for their engagement session we would have to do something really special. So we did something we’ve never really done before and took them to our family cottage, which also happens to be the namesake of our photography business, Boakview. Boakview cottage is nestled deep in Northern Ontario lake country. Once a railroad station, it is now a rustic (we’re talking no electricity or plumbing) get-away for family and friends. We took Niki and Kyle on a weekend trip to capture their love of nature, the outdoors, and most importantly, each other. Albeit rainy, we managed to have a great time – sharing stories, exploring the fall nature, hiking, and drinking some traditional lemon-honey tea.

We are beyond excited to be part of Niki and Kyle’s special day, which will happen on March 2nd in Mexico!!! (We’re talking: dancing on the beach, fun in the sun, and margaritas galore!) Until then, check out some of the photos from their rustic engagement session. Enjoy!

Engaged! Virginia & Scott

February 3, 2015

Scott and Virginia had their first date on a rainy February evening at a trendy lounge downtown Toronto in 2012. After hours of talking and sharing a bottle (or two) of wine they quickly realized the many things they had in common, including the same quirky sense of humour…Little would they know that two years later they would be planning an exciting wedding in Muskoka – and are we ever excited to be part of their special day!

Although cottage country is where the wedding will take place, their hometown of Toronto has a special place in both Virginia and Scott’s hearts. Because of this they wanted the engagement photos to reflect some of their favorite places to spend time together. Knowing their penchant for nature and the outdoors we suggested High Park and Sunnyside Beach as the setting for the engagement shoot. They have always been drawn to High Park for its ability to make anyone feel miles outside of the city and the waterfront was also important as they have spent many after-work dates together by the water. So in order to represent this goofy and adorable couple we packed their favourite wine, a few treats and headed outside! The overall vibe of the photo session reflected what they do best — to have fun and laugh together!

Featured on The Co.

January 30, 2015

We are so excited to be featured on The Wedding Co. again – this is our favourite Toronto-based Wedding website so it’s always a delight to be part of it! The featured engagement session was so fun to do – Virginia and Scott both wanted an outdoor vibe but in the city, so High Park and Sunnyside Beach were the perfect backdrops to capture their love for each other. Check out some of the photos here: http://www.theweddingco.com/urban-lakeside-engagement-shoot and stay tuned for more photos on our own blog, coming next week!

Engaged! Carly & Olly

October 14, 2014

After a whirlwind few months we’ve finally had a chance to sit down and update our blog, and, as promised, here is a look at one of our most recent engagement shoot we did right here in the city. Carly and Olly are not only adorable (just spend 5 minutes with these guys and you pretty much swoon from the cuteness) but they are also genuine and super fun. Huge fans of the water (they are getting hitched in Mexico) we decided to take them to Sunnyside Beach in the west end of Toronto for a little impromptu picnic. It was touch and go for a little bit as we got rained out for the first half of our session, but these two lovebirds persevered the rain and in the end the sun decided to cooperate and we had a blast! Thanks Olly and Carly for a fantastic morning.

A special thanks to Emily from Material Culture Co. for making and providing us with some beautiful pillows for the shoot. Not only were they lovely to photograph and comfy to sit on, but they also provided great coverage from the sporadic rain.

Photographer’s Assistant: Michelle Bobala/ Styling: Katarina Kuruc/ Accessories: Material Culture Co.

Engaged! Eddie & Alison

August 7, 2014

Eddie and Alison are the quintessential outdoors couple, after all they met and fell in love over a conversation about sleeping under the stars in a bivy sack (you’ll have to ask them what a bivy sack is). To capture their love (and general adorableness) we decided to take these two lovebirds for a picnic in a beautiful conservation area and just as predicted, they felt right at home! With our trusty blanket in tow, some snacks and warm tea (we decided to leave the bivy sack at home), we had a blast photographing this lovely couple’s sincerity and adoration for one another. Never a dull moment, we even had several visits from a curious Canada goose who totally wanted in on the action!

Featured: The Wedding Co.

August 6, 2014

We are so excited to share that our latest engagement session with the lovely and super fun Alison & Eddie has been featured on one of our most favourite Toronto-based wedding sites: The Wedding Co. We will be sharing the pictures soon, but until then you can check out the featured post here!