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Newly engaged couple kissing at the top of Booth's Rock trail in Algonquin Provincial Park with Rock Lake and the surrounding forest stretching behind them, photographed by Kitchener-Waterloo proposal photographer Alexia Cina.

How to Plan a Proposal in Algonquin Park | Zarley & Cait at Booth’s Rock

How to Plan a Proposal in Algonquin Park | Zarley & Cait at Booth’s Rock

Couples, Engagements

Couples, Engagements

I’ll be honest with you from the start, I’m a little biased on this one. Zarley is my brother. And watching him get down on one knee at the top of Booth’s Rock trail, with Algonquin Provincial Park’s stunning views stretched out behind them in every direction, is something I will carry for the rest […]

I’ll be honest with you from the start, I’m a little biased on this one. Zarley is my brother. And watching him get down on one knee at the top of Booth’s Rock trail, with Algonquin Provincial Park’s stunning views stretched out behind them in every direction, is something I will carry for the rest […]

A Vibrant & Joy-Filled Winter Wedding At Ancaster Mill In Hamilton | Jessie & Tim

A Vibrant & Joy-Filled Winter Wedding At Ancaster Mill In Hamilton | Jessie & Tim

Weddings

Weddings

Tim and Jessie’s winter wedding at Ancaster Mill in Hamilton, Ontario was the kind of day that felt warm in all the right way, despite it being the coldest day of the year! With Tuscan-inspired yellow tones woven throughout their design, emotional moments that hit deeply, and a wedding party that brought nonstop energy, their day was […]

Tim and Jessie’s winter wedding at Ancaster Mill in Hamilton, Ontario was the kind of day that felt warm in all the right way, despite it being the coldest day of the year! With Tuscan-inspired yellow tones woven throughout their design, emotional moments that hit deeply, and a wedding party that brought nonstop energy, their day was […]

Timber Barn wedding. Couple Almost kissing in front of the venue

A Cozy & Romantic Winter Wedding at Timber Barn | Ali & Josh

A Cozy & Romantic Winter Wedding at Timber Barn | Ali & Josh

Weddings

Weddings

Ali and Josh’s winter wedding at Timber Barn in St. Jacobs, Ontario; one of the beautiful Stella Collective venues was one of those days that felt as warm and intimate as it looked. From the moment I arrived, you could feel the energy in the room. Not rushed. Not chaotic. Just anticipation, laughter, and a whole lot […]

Ali and Josh’s winter wedding at Timber Barn in St. Jacobs, Ontario; one of the beautiful Stella Collective venues was one of those days that felt as warm and intimate as it looked. From the moment I arrived, you could feel the energy in the room. Not rushed. Not chaotic. Just anticipation, laughter, and a whole lot […]

Couple sharing a dip kiss in front of the fountain at the Guelph Arboretum during their summer engagement session, photographed by Kitchener-Waterloo wedding and engagement photographer Alexia Cina.

Why the Guelph Arboretum Feels Like a Hidden Destination, Without Leaving Home | Jessie & Tim

Why the Guelph Arboretum Feels Like a Hidden Destination, Without Leaving Home | Jessie & Tim

Couples, Engagements

Couples, Engagements

We shot these photos in Guelph, but it looks like somewhere in Europe. There’s a moment that happens at the Guelph Arboretum in summer when the fountains are on, the gardens are full, and the light is coming through the trees just right. It stops feeling like Guelph. It feels like somewhere else entirely. Somewhere […]

We shot these photos in Guelph, but it looks like somewhere in Europe. There’s a moment that happens at the Guelph Arboretum in summer when the fountains are on, the gardens are full, and the light is coming through the trees just right. It stops feeling like Guelph. It feels like somewhere else entirely. Somewhere […]

Elora Gorge proposal candid moment at Elora Gorge Conservation Area

Elora Gorge Proposal | Ontario Proposal & Engagement Photographer

Elora Gorge Proposal | Ontario Proposal & Engagement Photographer

Couples, Engagements

Couples, Engagements

A Proposal at Elora Gorge Conservation Area That Felt Like Them If you’re planning an Elora Gorge proposal and looking for a photographer to capture it naturally and effortlessly, this location offers one of the most beautiful settings in Ontario.There’s something about Elora Gorge Conservation Area that makes moments feel a little more intentional. The quiet trails, the way […]

A Proposal at Elora Gorge Conservation Area That Felt Like Them If you’re planning an Elora Gorge proposal and looking for a photographer to capture it naturally and effortlessly, this location offers one of the most beautiful settings in Ontario.There’s something about Elora Gorge Conservation Area that makes moments feel a little more intentional. The quiet trails, the way […]

Designing a Ceremony That Photographs Beautifully at Elle by Stella

Designing a Ceremony That Photographs Beautifully at Elle by Stella

Resources, Weddings

Resources, Weddings

When couples tell me they want their ceremony to “look beautiful,” what they’re often really asking is how to make it feel meaningful, effortless, and true to them because that’s what actually translates in photos. After photographing weddings at Elle by Stella in St. Jacobs, I’ve seen how small, intentional choices can completely transform a […]

When couples tell me they want their ceremony to “look beautiful,” what they’re often really asking is how to make it feel meaningful, effortless, and true to them because that’s what actually translates in photos. After photographing weddings at Elle by Stella in St. Jacobs, I’ve seen how small, intentional choices can completely transform a […]

A Rainy & Intimate Wedding at Sassafraz in Toronto | Kate & Rodney

A Rainy & Intimate Wedding at Sassafraz in Toronto | Kate & Rodney

Weddings

Weddings

Kate & Rodney’s Stunning Wedding at Sassafraz Kate and Rodney’s wedding day in Toronto didn’t unfold the way most people would plan and that’s exactly what made it unforgettable. With rain falling steadily throughout the day, their celebration at Sassafraz became something more intimate, more intentional, and more reflective of what the day was really […]

Kate & Rodney’s Stunning Wedding at Sassafraz Kate and Rodney’s wedding day in Toronto didn’t unfold the way most people would plan and that’s exactly what made it unforgettable. With rain falling steadily throughout the day, their celebration at Sassafraz became something more intimate, more intentional, and more reflective of what the day was really […]

A Snowy Winter Wedding at The Timber Barn in St. Jacobs | Amanda & Marc

A Snowy Winter Wedding at The Timber Barn in St. Jacobs | Amanda & Marc

Weddings

Weddings

Amanda & Marc’s Winter Wedding at The Timber Barn Some wedding days just have that feeling the kind where everything slows down, the air feels softer, and you know you’re witnessing something special. Amanda & Marc’s winter wedding at The Timber Barn was exactly that. Cozy, emotional, and full of heart… with a surprise mini blizzard to […]

Amanda & Marc’s Winter Wedding at The Timber Barn Some wedding days just have that feeling the kind where everything slows down, the air feels softer, and you know you’re witnessing something special. Amanda & Marc’s winter wedding at The Timber Barn was exactly that. Cozy, emotional, and full of heart… with a surprise mini blizzard to […]

Top Engagement Session Locations With History in Waterloo Region, Ontario

Top Engagement Session Locations With History in Waterloo Region, Ontario

Resources

Resources

I don’t know about you but I LOVE photoshoot locations that showcase our city and the incredible history it has to offer. Not only are these spots meaningful but they offer unmatched variety for your photoshoot dreams. As a Kitchener – Waterloo based wedding and engagement photographer, I’d love to share some of these local […]

I don’t know about you but I LOVE photoshoot locations that showcase our city and the incredible history it has to offer. Not only are these spots meaningful but they offer unmatched variety for your photoshoot dreams. As a Kitchener – Waterloo based wedding and engagement photographer, I’d love to share some of these local […]