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.

Above: A beautiful church ~ Queen of Peace

We survived the heat as we hung out at Belfountain Conservation Area in Norval to create some candids and formals. The cave was amazing and a great place to sneak away for portraits, not to mention it was the place to keep cool!

Then we were off to Pearson Convention Centre for the lovely reception and dinner. Congrats to Katarina and Ryan! I’m so happy for you!

If the newlyweds have provided you with login details to their Gallery Collection, click here to enjoy all their pictures once they go online.

Above: Ryan awaits his wife-to-be. In a few minutes she will walk down the aisle.

Above: Katarina, a beautiful and happy bride

Above: Kat and Ryan share a newlywed kiss

Above: Katarina fans herself to keep cool while getting ready

Above: Slipping on the garter

Above: Ryan spends some time with his closest friends

Above: Katarina with her girls

Above: Portrait of the lovely newlyweds

Above: Boys with a cutie!

Above: The bride's beautiful bouquet

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We’re having a contest. Tell me which version you like best and why, by posting a comment below.

One lucky winner will receive a complimentary print of your preferred version OR you can choose 1 of 50 images from our Hawaii Collection. See them here.

The image will be printed as a satin photographic paper print (approx 8×12″), and will include free delivery.

The winner will be announced July 4th and will be chosen via a random draw. Good luck!

Here are the two versions:

Profits from print sales are donated to cancer research!

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Congrats to Melanie and Jordan!
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There were many spectacular moments throughout the day, including the kiss shared when Melanie and Jordan first saw each other in their wedding attire.

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I first met up with the girls for the getting ready part of the day at Toronto’s Yorkville Marriot Hotel.

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The wedding ceremony and reception was held at the Edward Day Gallery. It’s a sweet, intimate venue with lots of airy spaces both inside and out. And of course, art adorns the walls.

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What a day it was! It was sunny and hot. Which is what we were hoping for our urban series of gothic-inspired bride & groom portraits.

If Melanie and Jordan have provided you with the login details to their Gallery Collection on the Dean Oros Photo + Design Website, click here to see more images.

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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 first wedding portrait from a series of gothic-influenced images. It’s now Sunday morning and it’s been less than 12 hours since I left the reception, so this is just a sneak peek. Stay tuned for more later in the week.

Melanie and Jordan ~ you rock. It was a pleasure photographing your special day.

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The bonds of family and friendship shone throughout the day. It was such a pleasure to capture the day in images. Congrats to the happy newlyweds! And thanks to everyone for treating me so warmly, and sharing such a special occasion with me as your photographer.

Following are but a few of my favourite images. Enjoy!

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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! And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Gary ~ the only groom in the group, complete in a sharp looking tuxedo.

Above: Shooting in the hot 28C sun and speaking with the media and the public about The Relay for Life was hard work for the ladies in wedding gowns. The dresses are heavy and it’s easy to work up a sweat in a matter of minutes. One “bride” rests in the shelter of some shade.

The premise of the shoot was “Giving Cancer the Boot!” And it served two purposes: first as a media – awareness event. CTV did a piece for the evening news. It also landed in three or four of the daily newspapers. Second, to create marketing images for The Canadian Cancer Society.

As a photographer, this shoot had its challenges: crowds, more crowds, bright sunshine and an uncontrolled lighting environment with MANY white wedding gowns, location permits, accommodating the press, etc. But I love the challenge and enjoy thinking on my feet.

Above: Join the biggest cancer fundraising event to make the biggest difference: The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Toronto hosts four Relay for Life events: Central Toronto (Forest Hill), Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough. I’m scheduled to shoot at least the Toronto event, so if you’re attending, come look for me and please say “Hello”.

By the way, the top image “The Brides’ Ballet” is beautiful. The girls look radiant. The juxtaposition of an army of brides against the backdrop of the Hard Rock Cafe and the Eaton Centre is something one rarely, if ever, will see. Click on the image to view a larger version. Contact the studio to inquire about owning a print.

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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 using the Canon 7D, and I’m really impressed. The focusing system is fast and accurate. The higher ISO settings are great, too. This ASP-C camera is the best available. And I haven’t mentioned the HD video capabilities.

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I was in a breakfast meeting the other day when someone said to the group: “Whenever Dean talks about photography his eyes shine!”. Unexpectedly, I was suddenly the focus of attention, and I prayed there weren’t any scrambled egg morsels hanging off my lips. They were tasty eggs. Hat off to the chef.

It is true. My enthusiasm can rub off on people. I’ve never had anyone tell me they disliked being photographed by me. Which is a good thing! It means I’m doing my job, because not everyone likes being in front of a camera – at least initially, until I’m their photographer! I enjoy working with people.

No matter what I’m photographing, I’m working to tell a story with the images I create. That story is in the details. If I’m doing an editorial / corporate shoot I sit with my clients to chat about what are they trying to say with the images I’m going to create. Same goes for my documentary wedding and family images. My wedding clients entrust me to interpret and document their special day (or days in some cases) to create an intimate document that is also a piece of art. I love that. Photographs like the one above become part of a fine-art wedding album: a heirloom for generations to come (click here if you can’t see the image).

My corporate clients also have a story to tell. They’ve worked hard to grow their businesses. They want to project an image that best tells the story they want to tell. I love being a part of the team that makes that happen. Currently I’m working with an established business that has been in the family for three generations. The original images I create will be part of their re-branding: their overall image and story. And because they’re original images, they won’t be seen anywhere else which can happen when attempting to only use stock imagery. Don’t get me wrong, a carefully selected stock photo can work (that’s why we offer stock), but using only stock will end up costing the company more money down the road in terms of time, lack of continuity, story-telling etc.

Bye for now.

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Click here if you would like to purchase a fine-art print to support cancer research (there are five images to choose from, available as limited editions or regular prints).

The exhibition is travelling to Vancouver where it will be having a grand opening at the Granville Square Plaza, 200 Granville Street on April 20. The time of the opening will be confirmed next week, but it is likely to be 10am.

It will then be travelling to Calgary in mid-May (exact dates and venue to be confirmed) and then will be in Ottawa for the grand finale on June 1 at the Capital Info Centre, 90 Wellington Street (opposite Parliament Hill).

UPDATE! New Ottawa location announced May 6th: The Exhibit will be at Major’s Hill Park, just behind the Chateau Laurier Hotel.

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“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes… but no plans.”
~ Peter F. Drucker

I wanted to share this quote with our newlyweds-to-be. It simply provides a different perspective on building a life together. Basically it means “Walk the walk”. Don’t just “Talk the talk”.

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