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How to Choose a Wedding Photographer in Toronto: A Real Guide

TL;DR: Four things actually matter when you’re picking a Toronto wedding photographer — whether they shoot your real day or direct a photo shoot, whether the edit will still look good in a decade, whether they can hand you a whole consistent gallery instead of twelve highlight shots, and whether they’re someone you’d actually want […]

More isn’t always better

More isn’t always better. Don’t let quantity necessarily be a determining factor in choosing your photo and video vendors. Let me explain.

Not all wedding expenses scale down equally

With couples downsizing their guest lists and the scale of their productions, I think it’s important to state something that has been a source of frustration for different kinds of vendors

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Snapshot from Daniel and Ashley’s elopement in Prince Edward County

This past weekend Andrea, Reva and I ventured off to the small town areas of Ontario to join the intimate celebration with our newest Aperture Lane couple, Daniel & Ashley!

A peek at Kevin and Grace’s micro wedding near Lake Simcoe, Ontario

First wedding of the season in the second half of the year. Yup… this is 2020! Big shout-outs to Kevin and Grace, proving that love is indeed not cancelled and choosing to go forward with their wedding plans with their closest friends. As we narrate together!– Ryan

ABOUT the Author

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.

Real tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and the answers couples usually find out too late. Consider this your head start.

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