Janice Yi Photography
Mark & Nitsa had a destination wedding in Egypt last October. For their document love session/engagement photos, they wanted to go to the waterfront and somewhere where you could see the Toronto skyline. So we spent a couple of hours together in July on a sunny evening. It was extremely hot that day, but the light was so incredible. These photos are making me so nostalgic for summer on this cold, grey winter’s day. Below are some of my favourites.
These two! I know every photographer probably feels this way about their clients, but oh, I get to meet such amazing and kind people. Lindsey and Tyler are one of those people. They are getting married tomorrow and though I’m a little behind with blogging my Spring sessions, here’s their Document Love session. We started in their home, where they played some lawn games and hung out with their favourite furry friend, Rupert. Then we headed out to stroll along one of many amazing mountain passes (is that what they are called?) in Hamilton.
Really excited to be a part of your wedding day tomorrow!
Is seeing really believing? How about when someone else is doing the “seeing” for you?
Or what about when you start running with your eyes closed?
We ended the session at the site of Lindsey’s old high school. Tyler almost proposed here!
Hayley & Mark are getting married on Sunday! When I first met them back in November, on a chilly evening, we sat and talked about their wedding plans, how they met, their story. Somewhere in the conversation, we discovered that Hayley’s dad is good friends with one of my psychology professors from University of Toronto. It really is a small world.
I adore these two. They are so genuinely kind, they make each other laugh and they inspire the best in each other. For their Document Love/engagement session, we went to High Park on a warm Spring evening. Hayley & Mark live just down the street and often take their cute pup, Pixel for walks there.
Sunday is going to be amazing, because that’s what happens when you’ve got great people and lots of love.
This is Helen & Adam’s Document Love session. I met them in Liberty Village last weekend to chat about their wedding and walked around the neighbourhood afterwards, which is soon to be their new neighbourhood! They are moving into their first place together in just a few months.
When I got the first email from Helen, I knew that it was going to be great working with them. And after our initial meeting, I felt like I met a long lost friend, when I read their Q&A, I understood why. Helen is sweet, compassionate, and so full of spirit and her and Adam complement each other so well.
The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds – Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook
They are getting married this Saturday, and I’m thrilled to be going along for the ride.
I’m excited to share this fun engagement/document love session today!
I’ve known May for almost 8 years now. We went to the same university, shared some common friends, and also worked at the same Chapters together. And now, she is getting married!
May is funny, quirky and playful. Although I have only met Brandon recently, I think he’s the perfect complement to May. For their Document Love session, they wanted something natural and reflective of who they are, and so to the Game On 2.0 exhibit we went at the Ontario Science Centre. Then we walked around the Toronto harbourfront, where they used to go for long walks and try to figure out a way to stop time (I borrowed this straight from May). Well, I hope I was able to do that for them, even if it’s just with a few photos. But that’s what they are right? Time-stoppers.
And I photo bombed my own photo :P
It’s the day of photo bombing…
If you missed the sneak peek from Simona & Daryl’s relaxed engagement session, it’s here.
What can I say about these two love birds? They are so in love and so cute. They make each other laugh and absolutely adore each other, and their cute Boston Terrier, Oreo. From the first time I met them, I knew that we would work well together. :) For their engagement session, they really wanted something unconventional and non-posey, which is exactly how I feel about “engagement photos” as well. So we crafted a custom session for them that included a walk in the park where Daryl proposed, as well as some down time at home doing things they love and just hanging out. I really enjoyed documenting all of it.
Thanks guys, for letting me share a little part of your Sunday and I can’t wait to photograph your wedding at the Royal Botanical Gardens in June! You are perfect together and your home is so lovely. Enjoy the photos!
Their sweet engagement session at home has been featured on The Wedding Co!
Update: The awesome for-like-ever sign is from KJ & Co.
