Photographing Jill & Jon’s rainy Toronto City Hall Elopement was an amazing experience for me as a wedding and elopement photographer .
We were treated with a beautiful sunny summer day (at first) and a rarely (mostly) quiet atmosphere at Nathan Phillips Square.
I knew going into this city hall elopement that the photography was one of the most important things for this bride and groom. Jill, coming from a photography background, knew exactly what she wanted when searching for a Toronto based wedding photographer, so the entire process of working with them was extremely relaxing since I had complete creative freedom to capture the authentic of the candid moments throughout the day through my photojournalistic lens.
The bride’s father is also an avid photographer and I quickly discovered where Jill’s passion and enthusiasm for photography stemmed from. Her father couldn’t help himself as he captured some of his own memories throughout the wedding day and it was inspiring to see his love shine through in those moments. It was obvious this event was important to everyone involved, and that family and friends were at the core of this celebration. It wasn’t about creating anything over the top or elaborate, it was about finding the beauty in simplicity and companionship, the very core of what every wedding should really be about.
Once the bride and groom exchanged vows in the City Hall chambers, we got to explore the grounds for some intimate portraits before venturing off to Osgood Hall where both Jon and Jill really let go of any anxieties and pressures to really enjoy their first few moments as husband and wife. The vintage aesthetic of Osgood Hall mixed with the modern architecture of Toronto City Hall made for a wonderful playground for us to capture some quiet moments and couples photos with an editorial vibe and twist that really highlighted their personalities.
Even though the rain started to hit us during the portrait session, the bride and groom kept a positive attitude and made the most of the situation, getting a little wet while cuddling one another closely to protect each other from the elements.
Although the day was brief and went by in a flash, it was a special elopement to capture for me as I understood how important and meaningful the wedding photos were for both the bride and groom.
I’ve photographed over a dozen elopements at Toronto City Hall, they never cease to captive me with their genuine simplicity and focus on what really matters, the love between two people.
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VENDORS Venue: Toronto City Hall Photo Location: Osgoode Hall Second Shooter: Ryanne Hollies
