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Trailer from Sherwin & Shoynear’s wedding at Terrace Banquet Centre

Not a dry eye in the room when our maid of honour finished off her speech with a story of our bride’s longing to try on a wedding dress. I knew at that moment that it would have to play an important role in the film.😭In the meantime, however, I had the exciting opportunity to […]

Chinese wedding at Guild Inn Estate

Snapshot from Eric & Hailey’s Chinese wedding at Guild Inn Estate, Toronto

The way Hailey smiles after Eric kisses her or how she laughs while he’s making goofy faces were just a few of the moments that gave me the feels this past Sunday. I’m honoured to have been a part of their celebration and the epic beginning of what I think will be a beautiful marriage.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 […]

first dance guyanese wedding at Grand Luxe Event Boutique

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 […]

Snap shot from Mark & Samantha’s Italian & Jewish wedding at The Manor

It was a hot day on Saturday. I’m sure the weather played a big part, but I’m also sure all the heart-warming moments from Mark & Samantha’s contributed to the heat too (worth it!).

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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The Mannequin Challenge at Ryan & Vicky’s wedding at The Vue, Toronto

When Ryan and Vicky told me in our pre-wedding meeting that they wanted to do a mannequin challenge at their wedding, it brought me back to wedding season 2017 when the challenge had gotten so popular that I started seeing wedding parties frozen in their gowns and suits. None of my couples that year decided […]

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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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