Before we ever decide to work with a couple, we always ask one simple question:
“What does being intentional and present actually mean to you on your wedding day?”
The answers are always different.
For some people, it means quiet moments.
Keeping things small.
Sneaking away together.
For others, it means partying their asses off all day with their friends, their family, their people.
What most couples don’t realize is
If you don’t decide how you want your wedding to feel, it’ll default to the same version you’ve seen a hundred times.
Same timeline.
Same stress.
And honestly it feels like a waste when you’re putting this much time, money, and energy into one day to not get the best day ever
So besides taking photos, our goal is to help couples get clarity on their goals for their wedding experience and then design around that goal
For Vanessa, she wanted to hang out with her girls, spend time with her family, and not feel rushed or stressed
So we didn’t pull her away for hours.
We didn’t turn photos into a chore (I hope haha)
We made it feel like a big hangout — natural, fun, and relaxed.
Because when you’re clear on what you want, the whole day flows better.
And that’s when a wedding actually feels like yours.
Thank you to
@simpleeleganceeventstoronto@paulcanovasfilms@thearlingtonestate
For their hard work to help make this wedding so incredible
Our goal has always been to help our couples be intentional with every second of their time on their wedding day, stay fully present to experience and enjoy it instead of being rushed through it or pulled in a million directions, and, lastly, to have fun, let loose, and celebrate every moment with their friends and family.
We want you to spend real time with your grandparents, enjoy the signature cocktail you picked out, and be fully present with your guests without feeling rushed, stressed, or spending your entire day being posed.
We’re the best wedding photography and videography team in Canada. Follow along and we’ll show you why
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This wedding felt like living in a dream…
The sound of waves crashing against the rugged Sicilian coastline of Scopello
An absolutely gorgeous custom made, 1-of-1 dress that took everyone’s breath away (me included)
Fresh flowers and ancient stone walls added texture and colour everywhere you looked
All this within the storied walls of Tonnara di Scopello, a 13th-century tuna fishery turned luxury venue that’s been featured in Vogue and Zara’s campaigns.
This was nothing short of pure magic
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Photography: @eight.two.four
Videography: @eight.two.four
Venue: @tonnaradiscopello
Dress: @leegrebenau
Hair: @patellaro_parrucchieri
MUA: @federicapatellaro_mua
Suit: @garrisonbespoke
Rings: @cullenjewellery
Florals: @frascatifiori
Lighting: @vla_service
DJ: @denis_conti_
#destinationwedding #sicilywedding #scopello #weddingphotography #mediterraneanwedding
#destinationwedding #tonnaradiscopello
If someone asks me where to get married in Italy I’m going to say Tuscany every single time.
I’ve been lucky enough to shoot in Lake Como, Sicily, and a small town called Lamezia Terme south of Naples. Every corner of Italy feels different and Tuscany is its own thing entirely. Cypress trees, vineyard views, mountains in the distance, and the fooood 🤤 (literally had the best ravioli in my life for 5€ haha) The Florentine influence is everywhere and it shows
Sam, Jackson and all their guests brought the energy for the entire 3 day wedding weekend. From the welcome dinner, to the wedding and a group trip to Siena, the whole experience was literally incredible and by the end of the trip, it felt like everybody there was family.
Their wedding was at a private villa in the Tuscan countryside, completely tucked away from the world and overlooking rows of vines and olive trees. The whole place was theirs for the weekend and looked absolutely stunning
Thank you both for having me, and I'm so excited to see you and Margo soon!
So excited to finally post photos from Sam and Jackson’s wedding in Tuscany! This wedding had it all and I’m so excited to share the larger carousal later this week! 👀
A lot of people think beautiful flat lay photos just come together effortlessly.
They don’t (trust me on this one, it’s harder than it looks 😂)
Early on in my career, I was completely lost when it came to flat lays. I’d look at other photographers’ work and think, “How does everything fit together so perfectly? Mine look like chicken scratch.”
Even after years of practise, I can still humbly admit that my team is way better at flat lays than I am 😂
But here’s the thing — if you want a beautiful flat lay photo at your wedding, the best thing you can do is have everything organized and ready when your photographer arrives.
Put everything you’re wearing, holding and spent money on in a box and set it aside. Invitations, shoes, perfume, loose flowers, give us everything and well organize it
Trust me, you do not want to be searching for these things all over the house while you’re getting ready. It’s a huge time waster and you should be drinking Mimosas instead of running up and down the stairs. 💁🏻♂️
Do yourself a favor: keep everything organized and ready to go.
What’s one thing you didn’t realize takes longer than you think on a wedding day?
If you want golden hour photos at your wedding, but you’re not sure when to do them. This is for you ☀️
The most common mistake couples make is looking up “sunset on your wedding day” online and seeing, for example, “8:53,” and assuming that’s when you should do golden hour photos.
That’s actually wrong.
That time is when the sun has fully set below the horizon. Golden hour is officially over.
The best golden hour light is when the sun is low in the sky — not when it’s below the horizon. Think of golden hour as ending about 20 minutes before sunset actually happens. That’s when you’ll get the most golden, beautiful sunlight that makes skin look glowy, warm, and incredible.
Second thing is you need to account for mountains and tall buildings.
In Vancouver, the sun drops below the mountains 45 minutes before it dips below the horizon. In Toronto, if you’re shooting downtown, condos and buildings will block the light way earlier than you think.
Plan ahead. This is one of those things most couples don’t think about but it makes a huge difference.
What city are you getting married in?
I was invited to help with photography for an editorial submission to Rocky Mountain Bride, showcasing the work of some of the finest wedding vendors in Vancouver. An incredible team of artists came together to produce and design these images with the intention of inspiring couples — fresh ideas, textures, colors, and themes you may not have seen before.
Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot. Let me know what catches your eye, and if there’s a shot in here that sparks something for your wedding day.
Please take a minute to check out every vendor tagged below — they worked incredibly hard to bring this shoot to life and were an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. Marcela at @bloomscape_botanics did a phenomenal job assembling this team, and each one of them is worth considering for your wedding day.
Art direction and florals by the incredibly talented @bloomscape_botanics
Photography: @eight.two.four
Venue: @thepolygonvenue
Bridal Boutique: @ritualsoflovebridal
Earrings, Necklace and Clutch: @ritualsoflovebridal
First Look Bridal Gown and Veil: @watters
Second Look Gown Designer: @pronovias
Menswear: @thesartorialshop
Decor, Drapery, Rentals: @elementwest_rentals
Furniture: @elementwest_rentals
Makeup: @makeupbysupernova
Female Model: @kallieohearn
Male Model: @angeloagalou
Stationary: @violetgreycreative
Bar Services and Chanpagne: @lavishliquid
Cake: @cakesbypeddie
Hair: @viktoria_hair_mua
Content Creation: @thelovecontent.co
A few more of our favorite highlights from Alexia and Marc Anthony’s wedding including my favorite film photo from their wedding (last slide)
This wedding was all about vibes, and I love how the texture and unique qualities of film photography matched their aesthetic and energy. Film brings a nostalgic, one-of-a-kind feeling to an image in a way nothing else can. It’s the imperfections of film that make it perfect.
One trend I’m seeing that I absolutely love: smaller weddings.
Instead of 150 guests, couples are keeping it closer to 80-90 guests, and most of them are actually close friends and family.
With fewer people, the connection between the couple and each guest feels stronger. They can spend real time with the people who matter most instead of speed-running conversations all night.
I also LOVE that couples are choosing premium restaurants and beautiful hotels over traditional banquet halls. The focus is shifting toward great dining and a more curated experience.
That said, it’s also so fun when couples go the complete opposite direction — 250 to 450 guests, making it as wild and extravagant as possible. The energy in a room with 400 people is electric and there’s nothing quite like it
Both approaches work. It just depends on what actually feels like you.
Which vibe would you lean toward — intimate or all-out?
“What’s the most unique thing you’ve ever seen at a wedding?”
Honestly? That one stumped me.
I’ve seen grooms pass out mid-ceremony. Rings get lost. Family drama that could be its own Netflix series.
But a fully operational tank carrying 30 people into the Grand Entrance definitely takes the cake for me.
Never even seen a tank in real life — let alone one being used as wedding transportation.
Marie and Dustin’s wedding was wild in the best way. It wasn’t trying to be elegant or a rager. It was both. Scenic mountain views during the day, absolute chaos at night. Like a destination wedding crossed with an epic camping trip.
And ending the night at 3 a.m. around a campfire, cracking beers and sharing stories about how people knew them, that’s the kind of wedding experience you don’t forget (last slide)
What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen (or would want) at a wedding?
