You wouldn’t guess it to look at this shoot, but this was a freezing day! However, partnering with the warm, energetic personality of popular Toronto Instagrammer, Nafisa’s Closet, made this an exceptionally fun photoshoot! Her website will be launching this fall with all sorts of incredible fashion finds and couture garments! It is always a pleasure creating a shoot that captures various aspects of a client’s personality and this chic spring photoshoot brought together vibrant colours, comfortable clothing and superb styling! (more…)
TORONTO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: MINIMAL FASHION THAT STANDS OUT
There’s a new fashion blogger on the block and her name is Minimal Animal. This fancy lady is all about minimalist fashion, art from the heart and self discovery. Be sure to follow her on Instagram to keep up to date with all of her latest blogging and life adventures! (more…)
TORONTO LIFESTYLE BLOGGER: 8 DOS AND DONTS TO WRITE A GREAT SMALL BUSINESS PLAN
If there is one piece of advice that I cannot stress enough to budding and established entrepreneurs alike it’s this: write a business plan. Even if you aren’t actively looking for investors, a business plan is a fantastic exercise to help you understand your company inside and out, as well as its position in the marketplace. (more…)
TORONTO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: TORONTO BLOGGER JEM CASTOR IN PINK!
Goodness I do love me a fashion photography project, especially when your blogger client (in this case the fabulous Jem Castor Marketing) shows up with an awesome confidence, edgy style and contagious energy! As Jem is the ‘marketer in pink’ we of course had to scope out this gorgeous bright pink brick wall for our shoot. (more…)
TORONTO WEDDING PLANNER: VANESSA WEST EVENTS BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
If you’re a small business owner with an online presence, you have exactly 3.2 seconds to capture a potential client’s attention with your website or social media channels. If your photography isn’t compelling, you can bet your bottom dollar that that person will be clicking away to other sites (after all, wouldn’t you?) (more…)
TORONTO FASHION BLOGGER: 5 SUPER SIMPLE TIPS TO HELP YOU READ MORE
It’s somewhat ironic that I have no words for how much I love reading. However, finding time to curl up with a novel is a challenge when you’re running multiple brands, which means the stack of titles collecting on my nightstand recently started to resemble the leaning tower of Pisa. This year I am resolved to get back into a regular reading rhythm and thought I would share a few tips to help you also rekindle your love of literature, if you’re interested. (more…)
TORONTO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: COLETTE GRAND CAFE WEDDING
Wedding season began early this year with a romantic and intimate evening celebration held at Colette Grand Cafe in downtown Toronto. Surrounding by flickering candlelight, Parisian decor and 70 loved ones, this couple exchanged vows and started their life together as husband and wife. (more…)
TORONTO WEDDING VENUES: THE BEST TORONTO WEDDING VENUES YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT
Choosing a place to get married is an enormous decision. Here are the 5 best Toronto wedding venues that I’ve had the pleasure of shooting in. Each of these offers a unique experience, impeccable service, dreamy decor and a sprinkling of magic to celebrate your love in true style. (more…)
TORONTO NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER: NEW BABY SISTER MAKES FOUR
I adore natural Toronto newborn sessions where the sweet little baby is being welcomed home by a proud older sibling. This little one is a doting big sister who loves to hold the fresh bundle of joy and follow mama about the house with her doll firmly in tow. This was a wonderful sun-drenched afternoon spent capturing snuggles and gurgles (and soaking up as much of that wonderful baby smell as possible!) (more…)
TORONTO FASHION BLOGGER: HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH FITNESS
Today I would like to share with you a mental shift that I experienced last fall which completely transformed my sedentary lifestyle and lack of passion about fitness. I hope that today’s post may inspire you to pursue a more active lifestyle as well. (more…)
TORONTO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: U of T WEDDING
A beautiful wedding at the University of Toronto completely captured my imagination (and heart!) Who knew that there was such a gem of a venue hidden in downtown Toronto. It was like strolling through a storybook and discovering a whole new pocket of the city. Here is a little sneak peek from this gorgeous day! (more…)
TORONTO FASHION BLOGGER: THE SECRET TO ENJOYING WINTER
Winter. Oh winter. We meet again. Every year I swear that we’re finally going to become friends, but inevitably I end up under a mountain of blankets whimpering into my fireplace. Well, no more! This year I am resolved to rediscover the extraordinary joys of winter by following these self-imposed guidelines. (more…)
TORONTO FASHION BLOGGER: HOW TO SET (AND ACHIEVE) GOALS
The tantalizing sense of possibility that lies in the fresh year ahead is intoxicating and it’s easy to get swept away by that warm and fuzzy feeling when setting your goals.
Creating goals that are attainable is something of an art form in and of itself, and while there is no right or wrong way to go about this, here are some tips that I’ve gleaned from my years running my own business that I hope will help you to achieve yours. (more…)
TORONTO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: BEST 2016 TORONTO WEDDING MOMENTS
It was a year choc-full of love, celebration and joy on the wedding front. Every single celebration that I had the privilege of photographing moved me and made my heart flutter. I only wish I could share all of my favourite Toronto wedding photography moments with you, but alas this small sampling will have to do for now. (more…)
TORONTO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: MY FAVOURITE 2016 TORONTO FASHION MOMENTS
In case you didn’t know it, Toronto is home to an insane amount of fashion talent! From designers, to fashion bloggers, models and boutiques, this is a metropolis that is buzzing with style gurus and inspirational icons. This year I had the tremendous pleasure of working with numerous talented fashionistas and above are a few of my favourite 2016 fashion photography moments. (A lot of what I shot this year is on deck for publication/debut next year, so I am unable to share those right now. But hopefully you enjoy this roundup of fashion captures!) (more…)
TORONTO HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS: 2016 TORONTO HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS RECAP
Thank you to everyone who came out for LLB Creative’s 2016 Toronto Holiday Mini Sessions! It was a marvelous day that was complete fun for me personally and filled with lots of jolly laughing and merriment! We enjoyed Christmas cookies, we danced around in matching holiday pajamas, we had tickle fights and played with presents. The holidays are a wonderful time of year and being able to capture so much of this holiday spirit for families is truly a gift that I am grateful for. Happy holidays everyone! xo (more…)
TORONTO FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER: MY FAVOURITE 2016 FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY MOMENTS
I have this personal motto that translates really well into my professional life — “You regret the photos that you don’t take.” Personally, I have deeply regret not having more photographs of myself and my family life when I was a teenager. This was before the time of selfies and cell phones and during that awkward time of life where you avoid your own reflection as much as possible. So whenever a family contacts me for a family session and I genuinely thrilled! (more…)
NATURAL TORONTO NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER: FAVOURITE 2016 BABY MOMENTS
I have no words when it comes to photographing babies, because these photo sessions are always truly magical. This teeny tiny person is seeing things for the first time, discovering the world around them as completely new and getting to know their parents. Capturing a family’s earliest days with their little bundle of joys is an enormous privilege and joy. Here is a small sampling of some of my favourite Toronto newborn photography and baby photography moments. Natural, candid and full of happiness — that is what I believe this time of life should be all about. (more…)