Category Archives: Fashion Photography

Infinity Dress Fashion Shoot

Hello readers!! I know it’s been a while since we’ve chatted but we’ve been SO busy around here! This month alone we’ve photographed multiple baby shoots for my new site Rainbow Eleven, Sandrina and Jay’s and Lelia and Matt’s awesome weddings.  And in no time (3 days to be exact) we’ll be shooting Fiona and Bobby’s incredible beach wedding on the white sands of the gorgeous Mayan Riviera, Mexico! Phew! You can see why we haven’t had much time to chat. I thought November was supposed to be the off season, lol!! Before we hit the tarmac for Mexico, I had to post this awesome fashion shoot I recently photographed with my great friend and favourite model Ada A!

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Ada, as you can see is stunningly gorgeous and an absolute pleasure to photograph. When planning this fashion shoot for the Infinity Dress, I just couldn’t think of a better model.

Hehehe, I love this shot below… Our dogs Fritzi (left) and Greta (right) got in on the fun.

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Ok time for a fun fact!!!  Ada is currently in the running for Miss Universe! How cool is that? I truly believe she possess all of the attributes of a perfect Miss Universe so I have no doubt in my mind she’ll take home the crown :) If you’d like to take a moment to help Ada get closer to winning the title please vote here, Ada  is at the top the list of contestants and you can vote up to 5 times a day!!

WOAH… I love the fluidity and motion of  these shots… Watch out Marilyn!

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Thanks so much Ada, you we’re an awesome model once again!! Ada will also be featured as a model in our next Wicked Wedding Workshop here in Toronto. We’ll post more info and dates on our new, bigger, better, information overloaded wedding photography workshops coming soon!

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One Haute Engagement Session

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Wow, this was one smokin’ hot shoot! And what a stunning couple, meet Simon & Noel! While planning their engagement session, they mentioned that they’d love to have a high fashion vibe to the shoot to really give their images drama and elegance. With three wardrobe changes and some of the most beautiful gowns I’ve ever seen you can see how putting that little extra into styling the engagement shoot really does wonders! Honestly, with the gorgeous and style savvy couples who hire us, Dave and I should really open up a modeling agency ;) .

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Many of our recent couples have asked to shoot at the Berkeley Church. I guess they’ve been checking out our blog and all of the great wedding photography workshop photos we’ve taken there. Like us, they think it’s one of Toronto’s best photography locations! As you can see from this shoot we managed to get a totally different look to the shoot from Sara & Hami’s engagement pictures. There are just so many options… My goodness, I do love the Berkeley Church :) .

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These guys were so fierce, the pic above could easily be used in a Chanel ad! What a dress. Noel, I must know where you got that turquoise number, absolutely stunning!

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Oh, how awesome are Noel’s shoes, all of you shoe addicts out there know what I’m taking about… Christian Louboutin… Helllloooo!!! I am totally hitting up the Louboutin boutique when we go to Paris next week! Louboutin shoes, with their trademark red sole, are as desirable as they come. I’m pretty sure it’s an essential destination for any fashionista in Paris. I don’t know if Dave will actually let me through the doors with my credit card but looking is free, right!?!

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Wow, another jaw-dropper! Love this one below, it’s just fabulous. You can tell Simon loves Noel sooo much I couldn’t believe how he proposed. Talk about popping the question… Simon and Noel had their first date down by the docks on Polson st, here in Toronto. When he asked Noel to be his wife he wanted to bring an element of their first date into the proposal. Simon arranged for a Helicopter to drop them at the helipad at the end of Polson street and a limo drive to a private table he had arranged on the beach. Awaiting their arrival was a 5 star chef with a fabulous meal for the occasion. Oh no, wait, it gets better! After the private dinner for two on the beach, Simon took Noel home for a surprise engagement party with all of their friends and loved ones waiting to celebrate the next chapter of their lives together! Wowza, good work Simon, now that’s a proposal!!!

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Our high fashion engagement shoot wrapped over a cup of coffee in Toronto’s Distillery District. Thanks guys for another fab shoot at the Berkeley Church! Congrats to you both, you make an amazing couple!

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Suzie McNeil Photo Shoot

Celebrity hair stylist, Roger Dukeshire, is excited to be releasing a fun and fantastic new line of hair products, Silky Strands!! As a part of the launch, his ad campaign will feature some of his Toronto celebrity clients and their fabulous hair. Our first shoot was with singing sensation Suzie McNeil! Some of you may recognize this singer/songwriter and vocal powerhouse from her latest tour with P!NK! Suzie McNeil just released her sophomore album “Rock n’ Roller”, featuring her latest Top 20 hit “Let’s Go”. Dave and I were pretty stoked to have this exclusive photo shoot with such and icon, her song “Hung Up” is one of my favourite songs!! Suzie also appeared on the hit reality show Rock Star INXS, blowing away the viewers and judges with her powerful pipes.

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Suzie’s song “Believe” is also well known as the anthem for the 2010 Olympic games and also the very popular reality TV show, “The Biggest Loser”. For the shoot Roger really wanted show off Suzie’s style and of course, beautiful hair. Roger is so talented, he just has this amazing ability to transform your look and make you shine! I love his work and his products, they’re so incredible.

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If you haven’t yet, run out and buy Suzie’s latest album. We know you’ll love it as much as we do! A BIG, big thanks to Suzie and Roger for choosing us, we had an awesome time shooting with you both!

Carnival Nationz Launch Party & Fashion Show

We just got back from doing one of the most fun and exciting shoots we’ve ever had…The Carnival Nationz Launch Party/Fashion Show to kick off this years festivities! Check out our pics on the web site !!! This was way more incredible then we could have ever expected and an absolute overload for the senses.

Dave and I were on opposite sides of the stage shooting the Fashion Show and couldn’t resist boogie-ing a little to the beats in between shots lol!!

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Look carefully… Dave grabbed this awesome shots of the models in the reflection in the window- super cool!

We had so much fun I feel guilty calling this work, everyone was so friendly it was really more like a party. I really can’t say enough about the costumes you’ll love checking out the photos… I totally wish I could just try one on they’re soooo awesome!

Our friend Natasha was a model in the show on the “Green Team” she’s the one in the gigantic green wings. With a costume like that you’d think that they would have trouble with the weight, but Natasha says the costumes are literally light as a feather :) We met some great people running the event and did we mention beautiful models??!!

The models for the Fashion Show were absolutely stunning and so exotic, with gorgeous subjects like these Dave and I had photo ops everywhere we turned! Stay tuned for more posts and pics as Caribana comes to town. Don’t forget August 2 is the big day so come party with us like your in the islands! Here are some of our favourites… Enjoy.