This past year I was really impressed with the number of couples that get overwhelmed by my huge (and heavy!) 12x12 wedding book I bring to meetings.

Even though I still think that book is classic and timeless, I felt that the brides I work with were looking for something lighter and maybe more modern/current. So I finally came up with a wedding book that is lighter, modern, without losing its great quality that my original album has. And the best thing is: it costs 30% less than my original wedding book.

This 9.5 x 9x5 wedding book still has all the good things about my older book: pages layflat, photographic laminated paper, leather cover (16 colors to choose from! - exclusive feature of this new book) and the option of having your names embossed on the cover.

Both are great, it's just up to you to figure out which album is the right one for you! Please contact me for more info.

The bride looked stunning! Loved loved her hair style - she looked like one of those movie actresses from the 50s. This couple wanted to spend as much time as possible with their friends and family, so we had very little time for their portraits (15, 20 minutes tops!). They wanted a classic feel to their photos and I'm really proud of the results. I'm usually not a fan of just doing classic poses, but I do think this venue in particular is perfect for that.

Let me share some of my favorites with you!

p.s.: Even though I'm still working every single weekend (and it's already December!), I will take some time off this blog for a bit. It's really unfortunate, but I didn't have time to post all weddings, families and engagement sessions I'd like to. I will keep posting new work on my Facebook page - so make sure you check that out every now and then. See you all next year! :)

Some weeks prior this wedding, as we were talking about maybe not having enough time for wedding party portraits, I said to the bride that I'd just stick to the classic shots (everybody looking at the camera, boys to one side, girls to the other, etc). For my surprise, she couldn't care less for these kind of photos. I was over the moon about that, because, in fact, I'm not a fan of those as well.

Shooting this wedding just took me back to when I first started, when I used to be 100% photo-journalistic driven. Then, years went by and I just noticed that some couples missed the classic posed shots, so I decide to incorporate that to my work. Of course I will still be doing those because I know most people would like to have them anyways, but it was so good to capture the whole day the more natural as possible.

Let me share some of my favorites with you.

Our shoot started over there, then we headed to the amazing scenery you see up there ↑. Weather was pretty bad while driving to Caledon - raining on and off. Luckily it didn't rain throughout our photo session and now I'm really proud to share these images with you.

Congrats on your engagement, Amy and Matt! Can't wait for your wedding next year! :)

Anyways, back to Erin and Mark, if I could describe this couple in one word, that would be "real". And I just love that! This is what I want to shoot - real couples, real people. I love how genuine these images feel. I already know I'll have a blast at their wedding next year at the Distillery District - yes, I just said I'm tired of engagement shoots there, but I do love their wedding venues!

What can I say about this couple? They were so sweet! Their vows were definitely the most beautiful I ever heard this year! Also, thumbs up to them for donating to charity instead of giving wedding favors. I have always liked that idea - it's so much better to spend money helping others instead of buying something that will probably be thrown away in the end! Okay - before I get some hate mail, I do love taking pictures of cute wedding favours (and I actually have some really cute ones from awesome couples that I worked with), but personally, I'd also do the charity thing.

This was one of the very few sunny weekends we had this year, but even if it did rain, we wouldn't need to worry just because the venue itself is already gorgeous. Can't forget to mention that we went to the subway and took some pretty cool images! Let me share my favorites with you.

Shannon and Graham, congrats! May your life be filled with love, laughter and happiness always!

OFF-TOPIC: It's been a while since I don't post family shoots over here, but I've been posting lots of new family images on my FB page - so please don't forget to like my page in order to get my latest work. ;)

I usually finish the blogpost the B&G first dance, but today I had to post the Bride and Father/Groom and Mother dances as well. I wish I had time to post some other highlights from the reception since I got to capture so much joy and happiness that night!

Tarin and Thomas, congrats! You two are perfect together; wishing you love and happiness always. :)

All I can remember about their wedding day was lots and lots (and lots!) of fog. It didn't rain (well, not that much), so we were able to get many great photos outdoors - such a beautiful scenery they chose! Of course we all want blue skies on our wedding day, but the photos we got are absolutely stunning and mostly because of how the weather turned out. I love how dreamy some of these images look and wouldn't want them in any other way.

Congrats, Ashley and Chris! Wishing you an amazing life together! :)

They got married at the Trafalgar Castle School, a really nice venue here in Whitby. And of course, I don't get tired of saying how much I enjoy working close to home. :)

Congrats, Michelle and Colin! Wishing you all the happiness in the world. ♥

They also incorporated the movie UP into some small details from their wedding - it was hard not to cry when they left the chapel to Married Life. Anyone that reads this blog knows that I love anything that has to do with Disney - it still breaks my heart when I get called back to work for the mouse and I have to say "No" because I just can't seem to find the time to do it. :(

If you ever get that mailbox installed, Jaime, call me. We need to recreate this picture.

Congrats, Jaime and Rob! May you guys live happily ever after. :)