Let’s be real.
My wedding and family bio, I felt, needed a re-write. Not a biz-sounding bio which I need for my business clients, but one that reflects my sometimes quirky and always passionate self. So I re-wrote it this morning:
“Hello. My name is Dean Oros. I’m a photographer.
I love a good story. Especially stories of love and [...]
Tania + Alex: Montréal Wedding Celebration
“May you always feel as close as you do this day. May your lives be graced with good health. May you always find happiness in your home, and may it be a refuge from the storms of life. May your love grow ever stronger as you share your lives together, and may your future be [...]
Myriam and Cory’s Gorgeous Wedding Celebration
What a beautiful wedding Myriam and Cory had yesterday. They’re such a lovely couple. I had trouble choosing which images to showcase today; I wanted to show them all! I was so excited I could barely sleep six hours so I could start working on pictures by 6am.
So, the following are but a few [...]
Moments Frozen in Time
One of my guilty pleasures as a photographer is reviewing images I’ve recently created in the quiet of my studio. With weddings, I typically do that over a mocha latté either late at night or very early in the morning. Why is it a guilty pleasure, you ask? Because I relive the wedding celebration before [...]
For Immediate Release: Super-model Shoot Surprise; Exclusive Behind the Scenes!!!
Typically, I don’t photograph celebrity super-model types very often. It hasn’t been an area of photography I’ve been that interested in. Usually, I don’t have the time I’d like to spend with the celebs, there are always too many people on set ranging from PR people, managers, producers, assistants, make-up, wardrobe etc. But that has [...]
Katie + Brad: Married; Hook, Line and Sinker!
I’m excited to share Katie and Brad’s lovely wedding with you. Friend and fellow photographer Matt Green introduced me to Katie and Brad, asking if I’d be interested in photographing their wedding. He was part of the wedding party and wouldn’t be able to photograph it. And, he wanted to celebrate the day instead of [...]
Katarina + Ryan Married | Sneak Peek
Katarina and Ryan’s wedding at Queen of Peace Church was simply beautiful. Incredible amounts of natural light and high ceilings. From Kat’s flowers to her stunning wedding gown to Ryan’s being a sharp dressed man; the day was exceptional.
We survived the heat as we hung out at Belfountain Conservation Area in Norval to create some [...]
We've a winner!
Congrats go out to Nicole LaDonne of Michigan, USA. She’s the winner of a fine-art print from our little Brides Ballet contest. Thanks to all who told us which version they preferred!
Studio Update: Website Upgrades
We want your online experience with us to be second to none, and as fun as when we are photographing with you! So, for the past few weeks we’ve been implementing many back-end improvements to the Dean Oros Photo + Design website. Improvements include snazzier slideshows in all areas of the site, a cleaner and [...]
Melanie + Jordan: Newlyweds ~ Part II
Congrats to Melanie and Jordan!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
There were many spectacular moments throughout the day, including the kiss shared when Melanie and Jordan first saw each other in their wedding attire.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
I first met up with the girls for the getting ready part of the day at Toronto’s Yorkville Marriot Hotel.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
The wedding ceremony and reception was held at the [...]
Melanie + Jordan: American Gothic Wedding
Click to view larger version of Melanie + Jordan: American Gothic Wedding
When I walked into Melanie’s hotel room to do my getting-ready-for-the-big-day pics and was greeted with a room full of women, the first thing I heard was: “Oh, he’s so good looking!”. Nice. Thanks. It set the tone for the day : )
Here’s the [...]
Rebecca + Jonathan: JUST MARRIED!
Rebecca and Jonathan’s wedding at the Temple Sinai Synagogue was a beautiful celebration. The wedding ceremony was lovely, the speeches heartfelt, the laughter was contagious, all wrapped up in tradition and topped off with an evening of partying.
The bonds of family and friendship shone throughout the day. It was such a pleasure to capture the [...]
An Army of Brides: Giving Cancer the Boot in Downtown Toronto… a behind the scenes peek.
Above: “The Brides’ Ballet”. After the shoot for The Canadian Cancer Society the brides dance a lovely ballet among the water fountains of Yonge & Dundas Square, Toronto Canada.
I was shooting again for the Canadian Cancer Society last Friday, along with the lovely ladies of The Brides’ Project. In the heart of downtown Toronto! [...]
Jen + Gary: Renewed Wedding Vows!
Jen and Gary married each other again. Renewed wedding vows! How sweet it is. Their daughter Bianca is so cute; she loved being photographed. And their pooch, Cookie is a bundle of fun, too. Gary looked smashing in his tux and top hat. Jen looked lovely in her understated white outfit.
It was my second shoot [...]
Exhibition: Angelic and PhotoSensitive are back on the road 2010
Photosensitive’s nationwide outdoor exhibit, Cancer Connections, is back on the road after a winter’s rest. You’ll remember I photographed members of The Brides’ Project using candlelight and long exposures during the Relay for Life. The series is called Angelic. One of the photographs was invited to travel with the exhibition to support cancer research and [...]
Peter Drucker
The late Peter Drucker was a Hungarian – Austrian who relocated to the USA. Throughout his life he wrote about relationships of human beings. His primary focus was on people’s relations in business, but his observations often were reflective of relationships in general.
“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes… but no plans.”
~ [...]
A Memorable Quote by Lao Tzu
Philosopher Lao Tzu of ancient China described love in such a poignant way.
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage”.
Do you think it has withstood the test of time? Written 600 BC-531 BC in his book “Tao Te Ching” (also “The Book of the Way”).
Wedding-Story Album Design
I’ve been busy producing various wedding albums and books lately.
Personally, I really enjoy the design process and working to produce wedding-day heirlooms for my couples. Aside from the albums I produce in-house, I’ve also built relationships with a shortlist of printing and publishing companies that allows the studio to offer a line of select [...]
Check us out on Toronto Wedding Professionals
Yesterday I posted a “Question and Answer” about the process of photography. I went into some detail about why professional photography costs what it does, based on experience and my perspective.
Toronto Wedding Professionals has featured it on their website. Check it out here.
Wedding Photography Demystified
Wedding photography can be a bit of a mystery for people. It makes sense; it’s not as if one gets married every day of the week, so why should you be expected to know all there is to know?
I’ve prepared some updated information on the process of wedding photography based on my years of experience [...]
Allison + Iannis: Gardiner Museum Wedding Day
Allison and Iannis live in New York, and came to Toronto for their big day. The wedding and reception were both held at the Gardiner Museum, which is Canada’s only ceramics museum. If you’ve never been, I’d recommend it as it’s one-of-a-kind and will provide a fantastic overview of this art form.
Allison and Iannis are [...]
Nerissa + Ron: Skyscraper Wedding
Ron and Nerissa had a lovely wedding ceremony at Toronto’s Sutton Place Hotel, followed by a reception at the Panorama Restaurant, atop the Manulife Center. It has a fantastic view of the city!
The happy Newlyweds have requested that we respect their privacy and not post their wedding images to the general public. If Ron and [...]
Rohini + Kunal: Traditional Hindu Wedding Ceremony
Indian weddings are wonderful to photograph because of their rich, colourful traditions, much like Chinese weddings.
Rohini and Kunal’s was a traditional Hindu Celebration. The rituals of the Hindu wedding ceremony are based upon the hymns contained in the Veda, which are sacred Hindu scriptures, and have remained unchanged for over 5,000 years. The proceedings are [...]
