Did some new headshots for Laura in Toronto... to tell a family secret, Laura is the first bride who ever hired me to photograph her wedding. She's the one responsible for all this!
And no, you can't see the pictures. :)
If your LinkedIn profile pic makes you cringe, give me a call and we can get you a great new professional headshot. Same goes with your actors headshots or even your online dating profile picture (if it works, I get to shoot your wedding!)
Toronto Architecture Photography
Don't get me wrong, I love photographing weddings. But sometimes it's nice to shoot something... different.
And I can't get much different than shooting architecture in Toronto's downtown. I've always been drawn to this style of photography and really enjoy when I can get away for a couple hours and just roam the streets and alleys looking for a unique angle. One day, maybe I'll make it to Hong Kong to shoot which would be my idea of heaven. :)
Happy Anniversary to Elsie + Jeff
Social media can be a double edged sword.
There's all the terrible aspects of it (the hacks, the curating, the online bullying) but it also allows a connection with people that I think would be difficult any other way. It was through an Instagram post that I was reminded that Elsie + Jeff, one of my all time favourite couples, are celebrating their 6 year anniversary!
Elsie + Jeff had a fantastic wedding way back in 2012 at the Eglinton Grand event space in midtown Toronto with a wedding ceremony at the always stunning Trinity Chapel on the University of Toronto grounds.
A lot of photographers hate looking back at the older work.
Am I a better photographer than I was in 2012? Probably, but it doesn't mean I'm not still proud of the pictures I've created over the years for my wedding clients. And sure, there can be some cringeworthy stuff in there as we all succumb to certain fads, processing styles and technical limitations with the older cameras. And of course the most glaring thing will always be how much you've grown and learned as a photographer over the years.
But it can also be a lot of fun looking back at these images and seeing the joy in their faces and the great moments. Here are a couple of my favourite images from their Eglinton Grand wedding.
Also check back soon for a family session with Elsie + Jeff's beautiful family!
Happy anniversary you guys!
A wedding photograph from Elsie + Jeff's wedding at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto, Ontario by Toronto wedding photographer Scott Williams.
A wedding photograph from Elsie + Jeff's wedding at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto, Ontario by Toronto wedding photographer Scott Williams.
A wedding photograph from Elsie + Jeff's wedding at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto, Ontario by Toronto wedding photographer Scott Williams.
A wedding photograph from Elsie + Jeff's wedding at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto, Ontario by Toronto wedding photographer Scott Williams.
A wedding photograph from Elsie + Jeff's wedding at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto, Ontario by Toronto wedding photographer Scott Williams.
A wedding photograph from Elsie + Jeff's wedding at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto, Ontario by Toronto wedding photographer Scott Williams.
I had a few other nice surprises in the inbox... One of my photographs placed fifth in the Kids Category International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers Winter 2018 contest!
Another image from Sabrina + Zach's Toronto wedding was given an honourable mention by the Wedding Photojournalist Association in their latest round of winners!
As always, most of the credit goes to my amazing clients that trust me to capture moments like these for their weddings.
Alli + Andy
I love when I get the opportunity to second shoot weddings with other wedding photographers, doubly so when it's photographers whose work I love.
Last fall I had the chance to help out Kate Hood, an amazing wedding photographer up in Muskoka. You can check out her wedding photography work here. Kate also does some amazing boudoir work which you can see here (slightly NSFW!).
All and Andy decided to have their entire wedding on their beautiful property in the heart of Muskoka. The both got ready in their house, portraits in the woods behind, an intimate backyard outdoor ceremony and a cozy tent reception.
Alli & Andy decided to have a first look so they could get most of the posed pictures out of the way before the ceremony and spend more time with their guests. Well, we finished up some wedding portraits in the woods and headed back to the house but then we all realized that most of the guests were already seated and would see Alli. Quick thinking groomsmen came up with the idea to spread out a tarp and walk Alli across the backyard... it's one of my favourite pictures of the day.
Enjoy the rest of these pictures, hope I can work with Kate again soon!
Rivero Family
Here's a family session I love from last summer that I did with the Rivero family in Hamilton, Ontario. We met up at Hamilton's Pier 4 Park around sunset on the one day break from one of those brutal late September heat waves.
The park was great as it provided lots of different options from parks, waterfront and even a giant tugboat. :)
I always prefer shooting family sessions in that late afternoon/early evening golden hour because the quality of light is beautiful and you can shoot pretty much anywhere and get great results.
You can check out more of my family photography work over at my other site... www.scottlangtonwilliams.com
I'm starting to book up for family sessions for summer 2018 so if you'd like some amazing family pictures please shoot me an email or call me at 519-590-3766.
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Andrea + Rob
Spent a nice spring morning in Toronto with Andrea + Rob for their engagement pictures!
Andrea + Rob wanted to stick to their neighbourhood for the pictures so it was as simple as going for a quick walk down their street and grabbing some coffee.
One of their favourite local joints Pray Tell on College St. were gracious enough to let us escape from the cold and have the run of the place for the shoot. The restaurant looks amazing and has some beautiful light coming in from the big glass windows in the front.
Andrea + Rob are planning an amazing new years wedding at the Toronto Reference Library, quickly becoming one of my favourite Toronto wedding venues. Can't wait for their wedding!
Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada
Was thrilled to open my inbox this morning and discover that I had placed 11th overall in the Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada Winter 2018 wedding photography contest! This association has some fo the best photographers from across all of Canada and it was an honour to have some of my wedding photographs place in the categories and then even more so to place overall!
You can see the full gallery of wedding photography contest winners here.
You can check out my winning images below!
If you're getting married, please check out my main wedding portfolio and if you like what you see head over to the contact page and lets chat about your wedding!
You can also reach me at 519-590-3766 or scott@scottwilliamsphotographer.com.
Sabrina + Zach
Got some great news that Sabrina + Zach's amazing wedding is being featured on the WeddingBells website!
A huge thank you to all the other vendors that made this wedding possible, to Wedding Bells for selecting this wedding and of course to Sabrina + Zach for making the whole thing possible!
Sabrina and Zach's wedding took place at the beautiful Jewel Event Centre. You can see my blog post featuring more pictures from there wedding here.
You can also check out their stunning farm engagement shoot on the blog!
And since this is a wedding photography blog, here's a couple of my favourite pictures from their wedding.
Cindy + Enrico - Archeo, Toronto
Here is one from my ongoing series of Heirloom Photographs from Cindy + Enrico's fantastic wedding at Archeo in Toronto's historic Distillery District.
I really enjoy this project because it gives me some insight into the kind of wedding photographs my clients (and future clients) cherish and appreciate.
I love the wedding photograph that Cindy + Enrico chose for so many reasons... the connection between the two of them, the fact that it's not your 'typical' wedding picture and of course that it's from late into the night during their reception. Right from day one I've always believed in photographing the entire wedding day, from getting ready to late into the night.
So here, in Cindy & Enrico's own words, is their favourite wedding photograph:
"It’s important to us because it symbolizes our soul connection which always comes when we are lost in anything creative together....like dancing. It’s especially beautiful because we were not aware of the camera ..."
Thank you so much Cindy & Enrico, I hope you still love this picture for years to come.
For more of Cindy + Enrico, check out their full wedding on the blog here.
You can also check out their stunning beachfront engagement session here.
