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Toronto Wedding Photographer :: Marian + Terry :: k-i-s-s-i-n-g!

Tara — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:54:41 +0000

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K-i-s-s-i-n-g in their amazing shower. Sometimes I make my clients do weird stuff. They don’t mind.

{x} Tara

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Toronto Wedding Photographer :: Naturally Unnatural Beauty in the City

Tara — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:53:53 +0000

I’m not sure what it is, but I’ve been really into unnaturally lit places lately. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the blissfully flattering overcast sky, but the tungstens and florescents have been calling my name lately.

Each shot was created indoors with available light only. No off-camera flash. Nothing but what is already there. I think one of the biggest challenges about wedding photography is taking what we’re given and making it art. Light-bulbs and symmetry…sometimes it’s all we need.

I hope you like them. I think they’re fun.

We’ll have a full wedding post coming soon. Promise!

{x} Tara

P.S. These were shot in 1. The SkyWalk 2. Dupont Station 3. Morba Furniture Shop 4. Building #5 in the Distillery District

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Family

Tara — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:54:34 +0000

Newborn.
New parents.
New challenges.
New cries.
New smiles.
New milestones.
New moments…every moment.

This is family.

{x}

Tara

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Toronto Wedding Photography :: Claire + Malcolm at Spadina House and Casa Loma

Tara — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:23:48 +0000

I didn’t know Claire + Malcolm well before their wedding day. They were one of the few couples who chose not to do an engagement session, and so we hadn’t had much time to get to know one another. I was a little nervous — I’m accustomed to knowing my couples as though they are good friends. In fact, they usually are good friends by the time the big day rolls around. It’s like hanging out with pals. I was afraid I wouldn’t have that rapport with Claire + Malcolm. I shouldn’t have been worried.

From the time I walked in the door to the last frame of the night, Malcolm + Claire were kind, welcoming, and treated us like old friends. I am a lucky girl, and have wonderful clients.

It was the perfect June wedding. Friends from near and far, sunshine, and laughs. I have been very excited to show you these images. Enjoy!

Claire + Malcolm met at work in Ireland — he fell for this beautiful Irish lass and never looked back. Much of Claire’s family still resides in Ireland — including her sister who had a baby while the rest of the family was in the plane en route to the wedding. Thank goodness for Skype!

The ceremony took place at Spadina House, which is directly next door to Casa Loma. An incredible venue for a ceremony. And a perfect day to be outside (in the shade, of course!)

Neither Claire nor Malcolm are much interested in jewelery, so instead opted to have a traditional hand-binding ceremony in place of the rings.

Best best man’s speech ever. Everyone was cracking up. He should hire himself out as a professional speech-writer/professional best man. I would hire him!

Such a sweet night with two + many good people. Can’t you just feel the love?

Claire + Malcolm :: thank you for making my job easy. You are fantastic.

Happy Thursday, lovers!

{x} Tara

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Toronto Engagement Photography :: Oresta + Michael :: Fashion + Cafe + Lurve!

Tara — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:30:50 +0000

Hellooooo Oresta + Michael. You saucy minxes, you. You lovers of love. You darlings of the heart.

So pretty, so fashionable. So nice. My couples rawk.

Hair + make up by Ivy Lam! She rawks, too

I promise to post a wedding soon. PROMISE! Cross my heart! Pinky swear!

In the meantime, try not to get sea sick from that animated GIF. Wowzers.

{x} Tara

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Toronto Engagement Photography :: Terrie + Rich :: So. Much. Romance.

Tara — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:07:36 +0000

Wow. Such a busy time of year. Engagement sessions, weddings, 2011 bookings, travel. Life is wild and crazy, but it’s a good thing.

Terrie + Rich are also a good thing. A very good thing.

We spent a gorgeous evening at Rich’s family’s farmhouse. It has been in the family for generations, and I can’t imagine a more beautiful spot for dreamy, soft engagement photos. I’m so glad I got to see it (and the wild turkeys, too!)

There are some great weddings in the wings — Michelle + Jon are coming up next. I can’t wait to share them with you.

Terrie + Rich :: thank you for sharing this beautiful space with me. You two are sweet like spun sugar. I can’t wait to be there with you on your wedding day.

{x}

Tara

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Boudoir Sale!

Tara — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:54:35 +0000

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Toronto Wedding Photography :: Yeah, this actually happened :: Barb

Tara — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:07:05 +0000

I just wrapped up two days of mind-melting info-giving crazy-shooting teaching at Pikto’s Wedding + Event Photography Workshop. We shot a lot.

We shot Barb. Barb is superduperextramegamindblowncrazy hot.

Barb’s incredible make up by Hayley Cotterill.

Barb’s saucy hair by Kristin at Fuss Hair Studio.

Thank you to both of these amazing women for making Barb’s hotness even hotter!

I can barely contain my excitement over these images. More so soon!

{x} Tara

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Toronto Wedding Photography :: Terrie + Rich :: Just a Quick One…

Tara — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:58:37 +0000

Such a dark old barn. Hardly a hint of light peeking in. Shot at ISO 4000. Thank you, Nikon.

More of this incredible session soon!

{x} Tara

P.S. I’m teaching the Pikto Wedding + Event Photography workshop this week. I’m a friendly girl, and love to teach — check it out. There are more workshops coming in the fall + winter (including weekend days for you 9-5ers!)

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Toronto Wedding Photographer :: Allison + Bob :: A Tender Wedding

Tara — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:17:33 +0000

Allison + Bob are a special kind of people. I’m not sure I have ever felt such tenderness towards a couple. Honestly, this sweet and simple Greek Orthodox wedding was simply joyful. Bob + Allison are simply lovely. And working with people like these two makes my job simply the best.

Many thanks to Emma McIntyre for her amazing work as second shooter.

Also a high-five to Hayley Cotterill for her work on Allison’s make up.

Happy Wednesday, lovers.

{x} Tara

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