Romina & Mike's Humber River Kayaking Engagement Session :)

There's no better way to enjoy this time of year than being outside in nature - everywhere you look it's a stunning reminder of the cycles of the seasons, and a feast for the eyes. When I found out that Romina & Mike enjoy kayaking together, it seemed like the perfect thing to do for their October engagement session! We spent a couple of fabulous hours paddling along the Humber River before exploring the paths in the surrounding area.. the colours were spectacular, and Romina & Mike did an amazing job navigating to get into just the right places for some great images (not always as easy as it sounds with a current!)

Every corner we rounded rewarded us with a new gorgeous view :)

 This little marsh area was one of my favourite spots..

We were lucky enough to see a few herons as well as egrets, swans, and lots of ducks :)

And then a little wander through the woods - no sign of the pair of deer I saw earlier (of course!),
but lots of other prettiness :)

Romina & Mike: you two were awesome! We loved your "let's do it!" attitudes, as well as how sweet the two of you are together :) Keep practicing that slow motion kiss - it'll come in handy on your wedding day! 

xo

Jessica + Norman

Kayak & Canoe rentals: Toronto Adventures

Meghan & Frank - Engagement session in Blossomy High Park

Meghan and Frank are awesome. They felt like old friends after we'd known them for about 5 minutes, and we've had lots of fun discussing their plans for their wedding in September (with a Steampunk theme!) We met up with them at High Park to do engagement photos this weekend, and they were so fun - I've maybe never met a couple more willing to say "yes!" to every crazy idea I threw out there ;) What was also fantastic about photographing them was that they had a great sense of fun and silliness, and are obviously crazy about each other :)

 I love Meg's "angelic" face in this shot below..

The decision to bring along their puppy Sidney was a great one - he was so well behaved and loved being photographed!

Meg & Frank - thanks for being such fun to work with - we can't wait for your wedding in September!

xo

Jessica + Norman

Maria + Henry - Super-fun Engagement session at The Bluffs

Maria + Henry are getting married at the end of August, and when I asked them what was really important to them about their wedding photography they said "our son Tyler - he's a character and we really want that captured". So it was only natural to include Tyler in the engagement session. What happens when you bring a very active 3-year-old to an engagement session? Probably the most fun we've ever had doing engagement portraits - we ran, flew a kite, skipped stones in the lake, blew bubbles, had a tickle fight, and played with trucks. It was such a great afternoon :)

this frame was Henry's idea - and what a great one!

Maria + Henry - after spending time with the three of you, we were totally charmed by what fun and loving parents you guys are, and what an awesome little guy you've got :) I think we have a new best friend in Tyler, and I can't wait to see all three of you again to photograph your wedding day!

xo
Jessica + Norman