"We LOVEEEEEE THEM!! My favourite part of looking at Michelle's photos was seeing them brought me right back to the day. You've completely nailed that once again with our day and we couldn't be more thankful. We're so so thrilled! It's an odd thing, but it was so amazing just having you there for the day it almost feels like a bonus that we also love the photos so much!"

 

 

“Hey Matt, we’re planning our winter wedding at The Distillery District in Toronto. Would you come to Canada and shoot it for us?” I think that’s probably one of the best emails I’ve ever received! Canada had always been in my top 3 places I was dying to visit. So when Amy & Sean got in touch and asked me to fly out to Toronto to be a part of their wedding at both the Thompson Landry Gallery and Archeo, there was only one answer!


I first met Amy & Sean at Michelle & Christian’s Burgh House wedding in London back in 2022, and it was those photos that prompted them to get in touch. They were super clear in their minds of what they wanted. Minimal formalities, minimal posed photos, just natural, organic, in-the-moment photos that really show how much fun everyone was having. That was the thing about Michelle & Christian’s photos that had really drawn them in; the fact that you can look at them and feel how much fun and emotion was in the air.


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So, after a very relaxed prep at the gorgeous King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Amy and her bridesmaids (and I) climbed into a limo and travelled to the amazing Thompson Landry gallery for the ceremony. Going into this wedding, there were two things I knew for sure. One; all Amy & Sean wanted me to do was get in the mix and really experience every moment of their wedding. Two; this was going to be a very dark and technically challenging wedding to shoot.


Toronto in December isn’t too different to the UK; cold and dark. Outside time was going to be minimal. Art galleries are dark places at the best of times. And the Christmas market meant the distillery district would be full of people. Was I worried about any of that? No sir! It’s challenges like those that make this job the best one going. I loved it!


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Now, I could write war and peace about Amy & Sean’s Distillery District Toronto wedding, but the truth is the photos do a far better job of telling their story than I ever could. After all, that’s what they’re meant to do. MASSIVE love and thanks to Amy & Sean for having me and letting me get on a plane, travel to one of my bucket list destinations and be a part of this incredible day. The memories I made on this trip will be with me for life and I’m so grateful to have been there with them.


So, if you’re here because you’re planning your own Distillery District Toronto wedding and you can connect with my work, get in touch and let’s chat. I’d love to hear more about your plans and I would LOVE to head back out to Toronto again. If you’re keen to get more of a feel for my work, you can check out my portfolio. Or, just keep scrolling and check out how much fun this one was…

 

A wedding dress hanging on display while preparations take place in the background.
Black and white image showing a hand reaching out in a candid moment.
A flower girl in a white tulle dress sits on a bed during wedding preparations.
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A tender moment captured in black and white during wedding preparations.
Professional makeup artist applying eye makeup on bride during wedding preparation in warm lighting.
A candid black and white photo of wedding party members sharing drinks and laughter.
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Two women in white dresses sharing a joyful candid moment on a couch.
Emotional moment shared between two women on couch with decorative crown pillows.
Silhouette of bride in elegant dress and veil looking in mirror during wedding preparation.
Bride in fitted white dress descending ornate staircase while holding bouquet.
Bride checking phone in backseat of car at night with blue lighting.
Bride in form-fitting dress and veil walking through urban alley at night.
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Wedding ceremony in rustic venue with guests lined up along aisle decorated with greenery.
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Wedding ceremony participants engage in conversation during the service.
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Exchange of rings during intimate wedding ceremony moment.
Couple exchanges vows in rustic brick venue with greenery decorations.
Wedding ceremony in industrial venue with exposed brick walls and natural decorations.
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Wedding guests mingle and socialize in an industrial-chic venue with exposed brick walls and greenery.
Wedding party exits down the aisle in an industrial venue with exposed brick walls and hanging greenery.
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Wedding party poses in front of illuminated Dior sign with golden decorations and displays bouquets.
Black and white wedding portrait with couple standing in front of illuminated backdrop.
Couple walks down cobblestone street during golden hour with string lights overhead.
Bride poses with bouquet against brick wall with neon angel wings light installation.
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Black and white intimate moment captured during wedding celebration.
Couple walks through city streets at night holding hands among crowd.
Couple walks through city streets at night with festive lights overhead.
Christmas lights twinkle in the background of an elegant holiday celebration.
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Bridesmaids in black dresses share joyful moment at wedding celebration.
Guests at an elegant evening celebration engaging in animated conversation around dining tables.
Friends share laughter and conversation during an intimate evening gathering.
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Guests dressed in formal attire share intimate conversations at a dimly lit event.
Warm lighting illuminates guests enjoying speeches at an evening celebration.
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Party guests gathered around tables at an elegant evening reception.
Wedding guests laugh joyfully during an elegant evening reception dinner.
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Warm candlelit dinner reception with guests seated at long tables in rustic venue.
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Emotional wedding moment captured as guests embrace during reception celebration.
Wedding guests interact during intimate reception dinner in rustic venue setting.
Warm evening reception with guests dining at decorated tables in rustic venue.
Candid celebration moment captured during wedding reception dinner party.
Guests share conversation during golden-hour wedding reception in rustic venue.
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Wedding guests in formal attire celebrate and dance at reception with exposed brick walls.
Wedding party takes celebratory shots together at rustic venue bar.
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Intimate gathering of friends share laughter around dining table with warm lighting.
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A couple shares an intimate dance moment together, with the person wearing a striking red dress.
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A couple shares their first dance in an elegantly lit reception venue.
A couple dancing together in a rustic venue with guests watching in the background.
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People enjoying themselves on a lively dance floor at an evening celebration.
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Party guests dancing energetically at a reception with decorative lighting.
Guests dancing together at an evening celebration with dark ambient lighting.
Party guests dance energetically on a crowded dance floor at a wedding reception.
Friends celebrate on a lively dance floor with drinks and laughter at a party.
Partygoers embrace and socialize at an intimate indoor gathering with brick walls.
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Friends taking celebratory shots together at a party with drinks.
Couple shares romantic moment under clear umbrella with Christmas lights in background.
Couple with clear umbrellas walking on wet cobblestone street under holiday lights.
Couple stands beneath illuminated Dior Christmas tree display on rainy evening.
Couple laughs under umbrella by illuminated Dior holiday display.
Couple embraces on rain-soaked street under romantic string lights at night.
Wedding couple walks down rainy cobblestone street illuminated by string lights and glowing Christmas trees.
Romantic night wedding photo with couple on wet cobblestone street under Christmas lights and illuminated trees.
Bridal party walks down rainy cobblestone street with clear umbrellas under festive lights at Gooderham & Worts.
Group of wedding guests laughing and celebrating at reception party.
Wedding guests dancing energetically at reception celebration with dramatic party lighting.
Couple twirling and dancing during wedding reception in black and white.
Wedding celebration at rustic venue with guests enjoying drinks and laughter.
Two guests sharing an intimate dance moment at dimly lit wedding reception.
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Dancing crowd with raised hands celebrating at a lively indoor party with rustic wood decor.
Black and white candid shot of people gesturing and celebrating at a dinner table with candles.
Dance party scene with dynamic lighting showing celebrators dancing energetically in formal attire.
Intimate moment captured at a celebration with warm ambient lighting and string lights overhead.
Emotional dance moment at a celebration with warm lighting and sparkly formal attire.
Black and white candid photo of an emotional embrace during a celebration.
Candid party scene in a rustic venue with exposed brick walls and natural lighting.
Black and white emotional embrace captured during an intimate celebration moment.
Partygoers dancing and having fun in a dimly lit reception venue during a celebration.