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This is what happens when an engagement session turns into an editorial portrait shoot.

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Two beautiful baby girls.

Eleven of their nearest and dearest.

A perfect intimate Thursday wedding in Toronto.

Congratulations, Leslie and Justin.

What a beautiful family you have, and what a beautiful future you will create together.

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* Shel Silverstein (Where the Sidewalk Ends)

Oh the magic that is to be made.

There will be much more of Ms. Pratt in the very near future.

This woman embodies magic.  I suspect that she is otherworldly.

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Two fantastic people married the loves of their life.

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But I’ll try ::

Sugar shack.  Rural Quebec.  The first weekend of November.  S’mores.  Horse-drawn wagons.  Best friends.  Tears(!!!).  Danceparty.  So much maple syrup.

So Much Love.

These two are more than friends – they’re family.

They have done more for me and my nearest and dearest than words can ever explain.

Ivy + Craig :: I love you both.  Thank you (for everything).

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I am an honest-to-goodness believer in projecting.

As in putting things out to ‘The Universe’.

As in letting the world know what I desire in hopes that there will be a response.

I want to travel for you…

THE  WISH LIST ::

1.  Newfoundland  and Labrador ::  This would be a dream come true.

2.  Iceland.  Please please please bring me to Iceland.

3.  The Mountains of British Columbia. 

4.  A cottage community outside of Toronto :: Intimate, family-oriented, laid-back.  Shot!  See Joanne + Paul’s Muskoka wedding here.

5.  Prince Edward Island :: This province holds a very special place in my heart (as does the entire East Coast for that matter). 

Shot!  Lilly + Dave gorgeous coastal wedding is coming to the blog soon.  See Laurie and Brent’s magical DIY PEI wedding here.

6.  Central America.  Shot in February 2012!  See Dayana and Steve’s Panama wedding here.

7.  Morocco.  Yes, please.

8.  Italy :: Anywhere in Italy.  Absolutely anywhere.

9.  France :: I can hardly imagine how amazing this would be.  Paris, the South…sigh.  Booked for June 2012!  I can’t wait for Provence with Kinga and Matthieu!

10.  New York, NY :: Isn’t this on everyone’s wish list?  Shot in September 2011.

11.  Your backyard  :: Because as a little girl I watched Father of the Bride over and over, and their wedding was in their backyard.  Shot in July 2010!

12.  Israel.  The history and textures.  The family traditions.

13.  Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

14.  Scotland and/or Ireland ::  With a name like “Tara McMullen”, it seems only right.

15.  Japan :: Traditions, colours, love.  Need I say more?

16.  Banff or Lake Louise, Albert.  Booked and shot in February 2012.  Stay tuned for the blog post!

17.  India :: The colours, the culture…imagine it.

18.  In a vineyard in any city, and any country.  Booked and shot!  See Patricia and Justin’s amazing DIY vineyard affair here.

19.  Vienna.  I visited when I was 18 and have been looking for an excuse to return.  Will you be my excuse?

20.  Somewhere completely private, tucked away in the middle of nowhere – just the two of you + me.  The perfect elopement.

I will update when I book any (all!) of these places one-by-one.

Have I missed anywhere?  I’m happy to take suggestions!

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Agassiz, British Columbia for Katelynn + Janez in May, 2010.

There was no way in the world that someone would actually want to take me to Panama.

Turns out someone did want to take me to Panama…

So off we went :: Dayana + Steve + so many of their friends and family.

We spent a few days at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, and I fell in love with the Panamanian landscape.

This place is magical, and I cannot wait to go back.

In the meantime, I’ll let Dayana + Steve’s amazing day take me back…

These little girls loved Dayana and her dress — they chased us, and insisted on holding Dayana’s dress while she walked…

It was magic. I love these two with my heart of hearts.

How did I get so lucky?

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I’ve known Dana a long time, and I’ve never seen her so happy as she is with Galen.

These two are the Real Deal.

D :: Thank you for your endless love and for creating such an amazing yoga community.

G :: Take good care of my girl!

Both of you :: CONGRATULATIONS!

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P.S. These images were created at the Pikto Studios Wedding Workshop (taught by moi!)

April’s course is full, but sign up for May’s course here