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Marc & Alli’s intimate wedding at The Doctor’s House, Vaughan

What do a maritimer, Southern Ontario and The Rockies have in common? This will be more obvious when you check out Marc & Alli’s film Shout-outs to this amazing couple for not only inviting us into their lives on the occasion of their wedding, but for also allowing us to tell our our story through […]

Yan & Carolyn’s wedding at Parkview Manor

“Beautiful things happen when we step out of our comfort zone”. Yan and Carolyn would not have met each other had it not been for their individual leaps of faith to get into occupational therapy. They then failed to resist love’s calling and, as a result, started along the best journey of their lives. Here’s […]

Wedding Ride-Along with Ryan and the crew

Join the crew as we film a wedding… Aperture Lane style! It’s a wedding ride-along!Check out Ryan’s personal vlog for the video! Big shout-outs to my couple, Marc and Alli, for being cool with being in the vlog!Also, big shout-out to team AL for making this happen! ​Here’s the sneak peek I mentioned at the […]

Prasan & Katie snap shot

We always love when two wedding cultures fuse in one event. Prasan & Katie’s day was definitely the most evident in any celebration we’ve shot so far. From the groom entering on a horse during the day to dancing lions dazzling the crowd at night, it was quite the experience! Oh… and no white dress! […]

Marc & Alli snap shot

It was an instant click with Marc & Alli even though we communicated from across the country. They met each other in Alberta in their pursuit of work and came back to Ontario to celebrate with an intimate gathering of family and friends. Lots of silliness, fun and tenderness here! Here’s a quick snapshot of […]

Snapshot from Yan & Carolyn

“Whatever you resist will persist”: You can run from love but it will find you! Here’s a quick snapshot from Yan & Carolyn’s big day this past weekend.   ​Other Vendors ​Parkview Manor NG Studios ​Aga Khan

Matt & Alison’s wedding at The Boulevard Club

Imagine walking around the same campus with your future spouse and never meeting them until after graduating. This is Matt & Alison’s case; they even shared common friends and hangout spots! I’m glad they found each other because they definitely go so well together… and they’re hilarious! Here is their story! Other Vendors ​Blush & […]

Chris & Katya’s wedding at Hacienda Sarria, Kitchener

The epic finale to Chris and Katya’s engagement – a gathering of just over 100 people hailing from literally all around the globe!  Our couple is committed to their friends and family. They are also genuine, as witnessed in their raw and quirky wedding vows. It’s always good times hanging with these two! ​Milan and I […]

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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