Intimate and Candid Wedding Photography at Sassafraz in Yorkville.
This one wedding, shared by a guest on a Reddit post has been the single most viewed wedding on my website since 2023, and has contributed to many of my bookings from couples looking for someone to photograph their intimate restaurant wedding in Toronto and surrounding areas…..
Photos from a Traditional Serbian Wedding in Toronto.
I’ve photographed many wedding over my time as a photographer. Some have been large multi day events spread out over multiple venues with hundreds in attendance - usually South Asian weddings.
Some have been very small, intimate family only gatherings. The smallest was a wedding dinner that took place in a home with just five in attendance….
PORTFOLIO: Documentary Style, Intimate & Candid Photos of People at Weddings.
“What is Documentary Wedding Photography”? - A Question I’m asked in almost every phone call with couples lately.
And I get it! It’s becoming increasingly difficult to articulate through keywords alone what we do as photographers.
When every photographer uses these terms to describe their work, mostly in an effort to be found online when someone searches “documentary wedding photographer in Toronto”.
The term “documentary style” is a reference to the old school look of candid, journalistic imagery often associated with long form photo essays that documentary photographers would use, often black and white, often gritty and moody. ….
What it’s like being a wedding photographer…
Wedding photography is in my opinion one of the most difficult, yet rewarding types of photography to do as a business. Emotions are high. Expectations are even higher. The clock never stops, and we’re expected to make perfect work each and every wedding…..
Property Photography at Riu Jalisco Hotel Resort Mexico.
This self-directed project involved creating a set of photographs showcasing the property without the guests, so over the course of two early mornings and sunsets these images were made…..
The Value of Documentary Wedding Photography
Documenting a wedding day is an intentional act as a photographer. It’s more than simply showing up and snapping thousands of random images. It’s about being thoughtful in the story we’re trying to capture, the sequences of moments and the details that make the day truly your own…..
Intentionality in Wedding Photography…
Lately, the words “intentional” “authentic” “genuine” “natural” are being used, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing. Unlike saying your work is “fine art editorial journalism” or whatever other set of words strung together, saying you are intentional with your photography says one thing only - that you care about your craft…..
A Summer Afternoon Wedding at University of Toronto’s Knox College.
At each event I cover, I make sure to follow my motto: moments over perfection. I’m not looking to manufacture situations to happen just for the sake of making perfectly beautiful images for social media. My focus is always on capturing genuine, unplanned human moments. At some venues I photograph, the venue’s architecture does play a big role in the overall look and vibe of the shots I create. For example, Knox College at University of Toronto is certainly a space that creates the look of the photos.
By mid-afternoon, the summer light shifts across the U of T campus, filtering through the chapel's stained glass and casting deep, directional shadows across the arched cloisters. It’s quite beautiful, and in deep and contrasting black and white images, the look is very dramatic.
As a documentary photographer, my goal is to simply blend in like a guest, letting you actually enjoy your day with family and friends rather than forcing you into a cookie-cutter formula of poses. The beauty of Knox College is that its rich stone textures and quiet courtyards naturally frame the real story of your day. The interplay of that warm summer light and the historic space gives me the perfect environment to seek out honest, intimate photographs without ever interrupting your celebration.