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Snapshot: Babatola & Abimbola’s Nigerian wedding at Four Seasons, Toronto

A beautiful story of perseverance at Babatola and Abimbola’s wedding. We were reminded that no matter the difficult situations, family can choose to come together and celebrate the blessings.

Snapshot from Tommy & Renee’s wedding at Elm Hurst Inn and Spa

I definitely witnessed the most creative – and emotional – first look in my experience. Renee chose to surprise Tommy with a song on her ukulele, after which she prompted him to turn around. His first glance at her would start a wave of emotion that carried on throughout the remainder of the day. Here’s […]

Snapshot from Ian & Natalie’s Jamaican wedding at Paradise Banquet, Vaughan

All the couples we work with are in love and people around them say they’re a good match. Ian & Natalie, however, take this to another level. It was something to behold spending the day with them… plus it was our first Rasta groom! 🤓Big-ups to all the talented people working behind the scenes for […]

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Snapshot from Randy & Aliyah’s Guyanese wedding at Grand Luxe, Toronto

Happy Mond… Tuesday! Hope you guys had an eventful labour day weekend! The team and I definitely did. We spent Saturday celebrating with Randy & Aliyah!😁🎉One thing I will say is that it’s rare to work with a bride with this level of attention to detail and to design (and that says a lot since […]

Snapshot from Itua & Tobi’s Nigerian wedding at The Arlington Estate in Vaughan, ON

Reva and I got to celebrate Naija (Nigerian) style with our Aperture Lane couple, Itua & Tobi! Unlike my first Nigerian wedding, I was ready this time! 😂 Here’s a quick snapshot from their big day this past weekend. 👏🏾 Big shout-outs to the vendor team from this one: 📷Photo @afrodisiacphootography📋Planner @aliciajenelleevents💒Venue @thearlingtonestate💄Makeup @msphilly21🌿Florals @secretsfloral🍰Cake […]

Snapshot from Nader & Eman’s Habesha wedding in Brampton, ON

If you followed our adventure via IG stories this past Friday, you’ll remember we were waiting for those wedding speeches pretty late. Well, they never came! 😂BUT, we did have a lot of time to experience some Habesha wedding traditions. I also learned the word “Habesha” 🤓 😂Here’s a quick look at our time from […]

Snap shot from Victor & Halee’s Jewish wedding at Beth Emeth, Toronto

When it’s meant to be, I guess it won’t matter where you find your someone – even if it’s JSwipe 😂. Congrats to our newest Aperture Lane couple, Victor & Halee! Here’s a quick look at their wedding from this past weekend! Shout-outs to be the vendor team from Sunday:📋Planner @fabfetetamara 💒Venue @bethemethtoronto 💄Makeup @mausmakeup 💇Hair @ashleyreadings 🍗Catering @apexkoshercatering 🌿Florals @flowers_time 🎙Entertainment @magenboys 📷Photo @kaylaroccaweddings

Snap shot from Jordan & Nicole’s wedding at the Burroughs, Toronto

Not many guys get to marry the hot girl with the locker a few doors down… and not many of those said hot girls have a mean strum in Guitar Hero. 😂 Here’s a quick peak at their fun day!

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I'm Ryan. Documenting life isn't a job; it's a lifestyle. The unfiltered version lives here.

I'm Ryan, founder and lead creative at Aperture Lane. Born in Jamaica, raised in Canada, and over a decade deep shooting weddings across 40-plus cultures right here in Toronto. No film degree, no fancy origin story. Just the School of Hard Knocks, YouTube University, and a knack for catching what everyone else misses.

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