Tiff & Geoff | A Doctor's House & Sassafraz Wedding
Anna & Jesse | Downtown Toronto Sunset Engagement
Anna and Jesse's love story began on the softball field as they played together on the same team throughout the summer season. To them it was unexpected that they would fall for one another as they were not interested in one another initially. However as they began to play and see each other every week, their competitive and passionate personalities would soon lead them to hit it off and blossom into something more. Jesse saw the caring and loving personality of Anna, while Anna came to admire, the fun and considerateness of Jesse. As their fruitful yet brief season of softball came to an end and Jesse returned back to his studies, hours away from Toronto where Anna was studying, it would become apparent that they cherished their time together. So they kept in touch until Jesse returned and taking her out on a series of dates, including a trip to the AGO, Eaton Center, and of course food! It would become obvious Jesse would ask her to become his girlfriend and now fiancΓ©e! They love the city of Toronto and enjoying them beauty of art and architecture and that is why they chose there backdrop of there pre-marriage ceremony to be the arches found in St. Lawrence market. We cant wait to showcase the next steps in their wedding planning!
Rebekah & Steven | Sunnybrook Park Fall Engagement
When the West Coast meets Central Canada, Rebekah and Stevenβs story started when Steven came to Toronto to further his education from Vancouver. This was when he found a downtown Chinese church as his home church to serve and fellowship at for the time he was staying in Toronto. Steven joined the churchβs university fellowship and one year later Rebekah joined the same fellowship group. At this point they knew of each other but were not close yet. It wasnβt until a year after they were in the same fellowship group, Steven had asked Rebekah to give him piano lessons and from then on they started a more personal friendship. After many prayers and patiently waiting, they finally started dating!
Rebekah finds Steven as one of the most faithful, sacrificial and intelligent man whereas Steven finds Rebakah smart, understanding and encouraging. Together they are supportive to one another and fun loving! They enjoy classical music concerts, dinners and outdoor activities together. For their Fall engagement session, they chose the Sunnybrook Park surrounded by nature and pops of fall colours.
When we arrived to our spot for photos, someone was barbequing in the middle of the park that lead smoke coming into our photos. Rebekah and Steven braced the smell and just look whimsical the smoke made their photos look with the sun setting behind them! They were so fun to photograph and they were all so giggly! So much joy coming out from these two!
Thank you Rebekah and Steven for having us capturing your engagement session and a dinner post session! We look forward to capturing many more giggles and joy for you on your wedding day next year!
Stephanie & Jason | Whimsical Guild Inn Estate Wedding
It was a long time planning for our sweet Stephanie' and Jasonβs special day. Like many couples for the last 18 months planning their dream wedding, there were a lot of uncertainties due to COVID. BUT they did it and everything was so perfect and beautiful! Our stunning bride was talented herself that she calligraphed all the stationaries and coat hangers. Stephanie has a big heart for people, especially her loved ones. She has taken the time out of her busy schedule of work, starting a business and wedding planning to hand make her bridesmaids gifts as well. Her work is so cute, elegant, romantic, fun and everything in between. If you donβt know already, you gotta check out her shop at Fish Designs Co.
The modern dating app really pulled these two together as they grew up from different cities. In fact, Stephanie moved from Vancouver to United States to Waterloo to Australia to Hong Kong and finally settling in Toronto (for now?). When we first met them, we thought theyβve known each other since childhood as there were so much things in common that theyβve shared and really enjoyed doing together: Pokemon Go and food adventures. For their engagement session, they even brought bubble tea as prop! Ummm, did i mentioned they even got an egg waffle station from Eggette Hut for their reception for their guests to enjoy?!!! They not only are foodies and knows how to have fun but really cares for those around them and are always providing for them. They are what I like to call a βPower Coupleβ!
Thank you Stephanie and Jason for having us be a part of your engagement journey and documenting your special day with loved ones. We wish you two a lifetime-full of adventures and blessings!
Photography: EC3 Moments
Venue: Guild Inn Estate
Coordinator & Wedding Arch: Two Event Decoration
Makeup/Hair: Miss J Makeup
Florist: Philia Flora
Wedding Gown: Stella York
Videography: JGallagher Productions
Cake: Oishiiisweets
Late Night Station: Eggette Hut
Invitations/Stationary: FishDesignsCo
Photobooth: EC3 Moments
Jenny & Tim | Joyful Shangri-La Banquet Wedding
Jenny and Timβs love story was a very special one - to me, it almost seemed like God orchestrated it all brought the two together at the perfect timing just before their wedding day! They both attended the same high school and church for quite some time before they officially met at the end of 2018. It was at their church event where Tim was a part of a group entered into contest to fundraise for a food bank. He asked for Jennyβs vote towards his group submission and from there the two started chatting online. A few months into 2019, they became official girlfriend and boyfriend! They just got married in September 2021 - doesnβt seem like they dated that long but when you talk to them it sounded like theyβve known each other since they were kids! Love stories like these gives me all the butterflies to see two coming together as one in the most perfect way.
With such a unique story of how these two could have met so much sooner at both their high school and church before 2018, for their wedding portraits we walked down the memory lane with them. Yes, we went to their high school - can you spot it on here? ;)
The day was all smiles for our sweet Jenny. Itβs no wonder that Joy from Inside Out reminded Tim of Jenny. He even gifted her Joy the plush toy and card for their wedding gift! It was so funny to see Jenny laugh inside the gift bag before any one of us knew what she was giggling about. Their chemistry is such a playful, sweet and supportive one! They even bring so much joy to those around them. During the reception, they did a little something different for your traditional first dance - the bride dipped the groom instead! Tim is about a head and half taller than Jenny and for her to dip him at the end of their first dance got the crowds cheering!
Oh, what a happy day! It was so much fun to capture the festivities that took place on this blessed day! Thank you Jenny & Tim for having us be a part of your big day and congratulations once again!
Photography: EC3 Moments
Church: Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church
Reception: Shangri-La Banquet
Hair & Makeup Artist: Miss J Makeup Studio
Florist: Floral Bay
Videography: Clarine Chan
Bridal Dress: Tina Li
Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridal Jewelry: Olive + Piper
Cake: Yueβs Cake
Invitations: Edward Phung
Christy & Daniel & Ellia | Markham Unionville Family Session
Big sister alert - Ellia's going to be a big sister! And her excitement cannot be contained!
We had so much fun meeting and photographing Christy, Daniel and Ellia down Markham Unionville. Ellia had so much running around the park and saying hi to each doggy that passed by and was not shy! At times, mom and dad would even have to go chase after her. This makes a really fun family photo for them! (Secretly, I think she thought mom and dad was just playing with her but really they were trying to keep her safe haha oh little Ellia!) When we asked about the baby, she quickly pointed at mommyβs belly! Wow, this girl really knows where her younger sibling is!
With the help of Elliaβs Auntie Sandy being presence with us looking after the little runner, we had some time to do a few quick maternity portraits with just mom and dad. But of course, Ellia wanted to be included as well and ran circles around mom and dad! Sheβs so sweet!
We headed over to an ice cream shop on Main Street Unionville and treated little Ellia to ice cream for the FIRST TIME! Of course she loved it! Not too much into sharing but finally learned to share her treat with mom and dad and fed them one at a time. Already sheβs going to know how to take care of her younger sibling and even share her items with them! We canβt wait to see their interactions in the near future!
Thank you Christy, Daniel and Ellia for such a wonderful time together and having us document your beautiful family moments!
Tiff & Geoff | Urban Observatory Engagement Session
Photography: EC3 Moments
Hair & Make Up: Michelle Yu
Venue: Richmond Hill David Dunlop Observatory
Planner: Kristy
Samantha & Kelvin | Richmond Hill Observatory Wedding
Samantha and Kelvin first met at their churchβs youth fellowship back in 2009. They knew little of each other at that time and it wasnβt until 2014 when they got a chance to work on an event together for their fellowship that they started conversing more. Their dialogues continued via text messages while Kelvin was away for school in Waterloo and Samantha stayed in Toronto. And a beginning of this beautiful relationship startedβ¦
Love is in the air for them on Valentineβs Day where 2015 Kelvin gifted Samantha a handmade Eiffel Tower that she longed to visit one day! And on the same day in 2020, Kelvin got down on one knee and asked the most important question of his life to his now wife! The rest was just history!
Like many other couples getting married during a pandemic, plans have changed, and it wasnβt easy for them as Kelvinβs parents were abroad and was unable to attend. By careful considerations and lots of prayers, the two decided to postpone their reception celebration until a safer time (hopefully next year). With them being the sweetest couple, a lot of people attended the ceremony on live and in-person (limited capacity, of course) to show support for their union! They even prepared sweets and favours for their guests to take away at the end of the ceremony.
We still had a very eventful day even without the reception and it was a lot of fun! Kelvin and the boys came over for some Door Games and challenges that the bridesmaids came up with was so creative and fun! Samantha in her hide-out room couldnβt resist but laugh out loud while watching the groom and groomsmen being challenged!
When we photographed their engagement session, it was cold, windy, and even snowed early in the day - in May! Their love can really withstand the toughest weather no matter rain or shine! During portraits session, the rain came down after 15 minutes of arrival time. Fortunately, we still got some good portraits of the bridal party and bride and groom! And they were not soaked or wet thanks to the little cover that the observatory has as a hide-out spot! It was still fun as we would wait out for the rain and head back into our hiding spot when it rained more. Love can really conquer all things, even the toughest weather!
Thank you Samantha and Kelvin for having us be a part of and documenting your special day! Congratulations once again!
Paola & Davor & Sophia | Toronto Trillium Park Family Photos
What a beautiful family to photograph!!! Seriously though, Iβm like over the moon when I was hanging out with them!
Paola reached out to me earlier this year for a family session when lockdown gets lifted. As soon as we were in Stage 1, we were in communication to plan for their perfect family portraits! Weβve considered lavender fields, sunflower fields, neighbourhood park and we ended up at the Trillium Park with a great blend of the city skyline and greenery space. With COVID19 preventing many people from visiting friends and families across borders, Paola wanted a photo of her family and the city skyline to send as postcards to their families and friends around the world and we did just that! (But donβt let these photos fool you, Trillium Park is a very busy spot and it was never empty like whatβs in the photos. Lol)
Sophia was shy at first but quickly warmed up with some of her favourite Disney songs! She started dancing, jumping and exploring the whole park. She loved her liberty to run around and less of smiling at my camera (I donβt blame her, I would too explore this new environment) but weβve managed to play a game and have her smiling for me. I loved their family interaction; mom and dad would sing along with her and doing the actions. They definitely were a playful family and enjoyed every bit of their time together. Any day, I would document these candid moments again.
Thank you Paola, Davor and Sophia for a great evening that I got to spend with you and capture your family love!
Manley & Lorie | A Magical Fairytale Wedding at Paradise Banquet Hall
At our first meeting with Manley & Lorie, weβve quickly learned that Manley loved all things magical, whimsical and fairytale-like. For their proposal, they went to Disneyworld Florida for a friendβs 30th birthday. In front of the Magic Castle, Lorie got down on one knee and surprised Manley with the most important question of her life! At first she thought he was joking - βI thought he was joking so I pushed his shoulder telling him to stop. I started walking away but my friends yelled at me to go back. Still confused, I went back and let him hold my hand again. People had started cheering and I couldn't hear Lorie anymore.β
For their wedding, it was to no surprise that it was an inspired whimsical and romantic theme with pink, blush, creams and soft white as their colours. For their wedding details, the colours were really in the bride and bridesmaidβs bouquets. A pair of Jimmy Chooβs is every girlβs dream wedding shoes and Manleyβs were the pink sparkly ones! You can definitely see more of romantic and fairytale blend in the reception decorations and hall. The centrepieces were tall gold vase with floral arrangement on top surrounded with tall candles and a gold vintage mirror table number - that reminds me of the Beauty and the Beast table setting but much more prettier! Paradise Banquet Hall is perfect venue to match Manley and Lorieβs wedding theme with the regal room and big chandelier! It was so dreamy to see their first dance underneath the beautiful oversized chandelier on the top and dry ice rising from the ground creating a cloud like effect and everything was just so romantic!
Most Disney Princesses stories take place at a tower or on top of a hill, for Manley & Lorieβs portraits we headed up a hill as well. We were βcloseβ to the sky and saw many trees below us. Manley wore a beautiful off-shoulder a-line gown with sheer embroidered lace bodice that gave her a modern princess vibe when we photograph them over the hills!
Although Manley and Lorieβs wedding was postponed, due to COVID restrictions, and smaller than what theyβve imagined it to be but their wedding day was beautiful nonetheless! They were surrounded with so much joy and love from families and friends! Thank you Manley and Lorie for having us to be a part of your special day and capturing all the beautiful moments youβve shared with loved ones! Congratulations to the newly wed!
Photography: EC3 Moments
Venue: Paradise Banquet Hall
Bridal Gown: Rebecca Ingram from Blu Ivory
Floral & Decor: OMG Events
DJ/Entertainment: Good Vibrations
Hair & Makeup: Mary Wu Make Up Hair
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: RW & Co
Cake: Paradise Banquet Hall
Invitations: Cousin Bridget
Vicky & Michael | Ruby Manor Maternity Session
Vicky & Michaelβs photos were one of the dreamiest maternity session weβve had. It was exactly how Vicky envisioned it to be. The London Room at the Ruby Manor studio was perfect for this dreamy maternity session. And this room couldnβt be more suitable for having a baby girl!
One of my favourite prop that theyβve brought to this session was Vickyβs first dress that she wore when she was a newborn. Itβs pretty amazing that Vickyβs parents intentionally saved this 26+ years ago for their daughterβs daughter to wear one day. Itβs absolute nostalgic and memorable and of course serves as the best prop for a photoshoot. Scroll down to see both Vicky and Michael holding this dress and canβt wait to see baby E wear it!
Michael is my younger brother and Vicky being my beloved sister-in-law are going to be parents! I am going to be an AUNT! It is so surreal!!! Growing up, Iβve never pictured ourselves at this stage in life. At times, we still feel like kids joking around and poking fun at each other. Never imagined thatβll be a Gu-Ma (Chinese for older aunt) hahaha makes me sound so old! Nonetheless, I am so happy for them and excited to meet my niece!
Venetia & Sam & Jayden & Baby | Scarborough Bluffs Family Session
A summer evening well spent at the Scarborough Bluffs with this lovely family. It was a long time coming for our family session with them because COVID lockdowns and restrictions delayed us so so much! But we finally got to meet up with Venetia, Sam, Jayden and the newest addition family member!
As always, Scarborough Bluffs was crowded with many people who just wants to be out with friends, families and loved ones after so many months of lockdown. We picked a spot that was perfect for the stroller to park, the picnic blanket to be set out, and the family to be photographed. Can you tell at all that there were others at the beach with us? ;)
We were worried that Jayden would be tired and sleepy during our session, but he surprised us with all the energy in the world! He was so good and followed instructions very well. He jumped and ran a lot. We even got him to run and look back at the same time, he was good at multitasking! But I bet you his favourite was when he was on top of daddyβs shoulders - just look at all the laughs he had! Lol.
It was a lot of fun photographing these lovely smiles and their playful interactions as a family. Thank you Venetia, Sam, Jayden and baby for having us capture your family portraits and spending a beautiful evening with us!
Christine & Tyler & Mia | By the Waters Fun Family Session
We met Christine, Tyler and Mia for the very first time in-person at their family photo session with us and OH EM GEE, theyβre like a superstar family! Both Christine and Tyler are so sweet and polite. Christine and I have already been chatting on Instagram prior to our shoot and she is a doll to talk to! She intentionally made a stop to pick a small Thank You gift for us on the way to the session. Tyler was giving parenting tips to Warden in between our photographing time hahaha! ( I wonder when we will get to use them!) Mia is the cutest, she would make friends to everyone that passes by our photoshoot location, whether dogs or people they couldnβt resist to stop and say βHiβ to her! Miaβs smile melted our hearts right away.
We started off the session with Mia a little bit camera shy, but Warden and I acted so silly that she eventually warmed up to us. (Haha good thing only Christine and Tyler got to see it and no one else we really know saw us do that.) Later on, she was able to smile directly at the camera and even danced for us! When we said our good-byeβs at the our cars, Mia started to cry as she saw us walked away towards our car. Christine said she already misses us and she didnβt stop crying until 10 mins later on the road. Awwhhs, weβve missed them already!
Thank you Christine, Tyler and Mia for having us document your family portraits and spending this lovely evening with us. We canβt wait to continue our friendship with you and capture more memories for your growing family!
Stephanie & Jason | Toronto Financial District Engagement Session
We had so much fun photographing Stephanie and Jason around Downtown Toronto. They even brought bubble tea to be photographed as they love spending time visiting different boba shops in the city. This time around they got the ShuYi fruit drinks - which really is out of this world and you gotta try if you havenβt already! We love it when couples incorporate a bit of props that represents their time spent together - Stephanie and Jason is just on point with that! We knew theyβre our couple when the bride-to-be is also a foodie, like myself! :) pssstβ¦.they even got us each a drink from this boba shop - super sweet of them!
Itβs been a long time coming for their engagement session as COVID lockdowns and restrictions, rainy weather, and permit communication approvals delayed us. But we finally made it through all that and roamed the streets of Torontoβs financial district and later to Polson Piers. It was so much fun documenting the smiles these two exchanged. Thank you for spending an evening with us and we canβt wait to photograph yourwedding in September! We know itβs going to be absolute fun, yet elegance!
Jenny & Aaron | Downtown Toronto Engagement Session
It was an absolute joy to have photographed this engagement session with Jenny & Aaron down the busiest streets of downtown Toronto! We started off at one of our favourite spot in a European-vibe hallway with columns creating the perfect backdrop for our lovely couple. They had so much fun walking up and down laughing with each other. We moved over to the front of St Lawrence Market and waited for the perfect moment after pedestrians and cars have passed. Finally, weβve arrived at one of Torontoβs most iconic building - the Gooderham Building. It was a very busy spot with lots of traffic so we quickly snapped a few photos and carried on. Our final destination was really tailored for Jenny & Aaron, especially a little foreshadow for their wedding - βAfter Work is Guinness Timeβ! If you know, you know! ;) Downtown Toronto is a beautiful city and is surrounded by all sorts of backdrops for photo ops. We love a sweet downtown engagement anytime.
Aaron made our job so easy because he was always so good at making Jenny laugh (the photos can speak for itself). They share one of the best chemistry as a couple. Jenny and Aaron first met back in 2011 at a camp where they both attended. In 2013, this beautiful long distance relationship kick started with text messages and phone calls. With Jenny in Cincinnati and Aaron living in Toronto, video calling brought them closer together and foster their relationship deeper. (Thank goodness for technologies!) After 5 years of long distance, our beloved Jenny has decided to move from one big city to another to be with the love of her life - TORONTO! Fast forward to late 2020, Aaron popped the question and here we are photographing for their engagement!
Thank you for spending an evening with us and have us photograph this lovely downtown Toronto engagement! Oohh, we already started talking about some of the details of the wedding for next year and we are so looking forward to it!
