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ANGELA & MATTHEW {TORONTO BRICKWORKS ENGAGEMENT}

daveabreu — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:03:45 +0000

Angela & Matt are one of a kind people…so in love and so wonderful to be around.

They had many inspiring ideas for their images that we decided to split their engagement shoot up into two separate days.

The first part of their Engagement session was shot entirely at the Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto. This venue is one of the finest in Toronto and is versatile in its esthetic. It offers both natural landscapes with rolling fields, bridges and ponds, as well as the rustic, grungy indoor venue we are all accustomed to seeing. If you are ever looking for an indoor backup option for your weddings, this place is a good bet.

It was a rainy day out, so we kept the majority of the shoot inside and really took advantage of all the incredible backdrops and natural pockets of light.

I hope you enjoy some of my favorites from their first engagement shoot!!

P.S. Doesn’t Angela look like Eva Longoria?? Way to go Matt!

What a stunning couple!

My favorite shot of the day! These two are amazing!

Last shot of the day as we run out!

I hope you enjoyed viewing them as much as I enjoyed photographing them. Stay tuned for round 2 in the coming months!

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Cheers,

Dave.

CHRISTINA & PETER {HART HOUSE WEDDING}

daveabreu — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:03:13 +0000

Here is a quick teaser from an amazing couple we shot earlier this summer at Hart House (University of Toronto).

more to come soon…

Suzanne & Aman (Vegas Engagement Shoot)

daveabreu — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:44:38 +0000

[ So, here we are. Finally back at it. It has been a long time since I have blogged and even though I have come back to it from time to time, it has been regrettably to long.
As any wedding photographer will tell you, July is a month like no other but I will again try to be consistent with my posts and keep my amazingly patient and understanding brides happy. This time I really mean it!....;) ]

In celebration of this insane weather we are having, let us start the first post back with a scorcher!

Suzanne and Aman in LAS VEGAS!

What a couple! Two beautifully unique people with a passion for life.
When I first met these two, the connection we had was unmistakable and I instantly knew we would be great friends. We got along so well that we thought an engagement session together in Las Vegas would be the only way to do them justice. How awesome is that? We weren’t limited by time and we could shoot until exhaustion. Las Vegas had other plans for us though…109 degree weather!!
Even with the intense heat, Las Vegas is a playground for photography. The endless supply of themed hotels like New york-New york, Paris, The Luxur, Bellagio and the Venetian keeps your creative juices flowing! Not to mention some of the most beautiful uber-swanky hotels and casinos like Aria and the Cosmopolitan.
With all of the possibilities, I was itching to get started as soon as we landed!
We met up at after dinner at their ultra-chic hotel, The Cosmopolitan and headed out to capture our first night together in SIN CITY.

Perfect way to finish off a great night of shooting.

For the second part of their engagement shoot we thought it would be a nice change to head out into the desert and go to the Valley of Fire. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Although we were left chasing the sun for most of this shoot, we still ended up with a ton of amazing shots in the desert.

We had such an amazing time with you guys! We can’t wait for your big day!!

SARA – BIO & MARKETING PICS

daveabreu — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:37:23 +0000

Okay, so I know it has been a long time since my last post (roughly 5 months). I have been so busy shooting and editing weddings this season that the blog has been put on the back burner. I apologize to all of those who have been asking for updates. Now that we are back on track, I promise to log at least one event a week.

Even though this is not a wedding post, I am extremely pleased to have my good friend Sara be my first posting back.

Sara is a Doctor of Medical Heilkunst and is in the process of launching her new website for wellbeing: Dynamic Medicine.. If you’re in the market for a healthy life absent of all symptoms, shoot her a line. She is incredible to work with: info@dynamicmedicine.ca

Sara and I got together to create a few images for her bio and marketing materials.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Sara’s fiance’ Shawn was kicking around so we had to get him in one. How cute are these two?

AMY & KEITH – LIBERTY VILLAGE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT

daveabreu — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:19:30 +0000

I have known Keith for quite some time from my days at Insomnia Restaurant & Lounge. Every week he would spin his dirty drum ‘n bass tunes over a tasty pint of Guiness. Oh, how things have changed….

I was elated when Keith and his beautiful fiance Amy called me for a consultation. They are two of the coolest, down-to-earth people I know and I am excited to shoot their wedding in a few weeks.

Here are some favorites from our Liberty Village engagement session. Feel free to leave comments and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog for updates and contests. This summer we are giving away a free Engagement/Love Session, with a bunch of other goodies, to one lucky couple (valued at over $1000). So sign up before it is too late.

These two are awesome!! This could have easily been a 10 picture spread.

I love this shot. It truly shows their love for one another.

RANA & FRANCO – TORONTO WEDDING

daveabreu — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:58:44 +0000

Often chaos and stress usually wind up overshadowing what should be important parts of the day. But, when I arrived at the bride’s house to get some prep. shots, I was pleasantly surprised at how calm and serene everyone was.

I always feel so honoured when given the responsibility of capturing and immortalizing these precious moments, and this was no exception. Rana and Franco were such a nice couple to work with – it really did make my job easy and enjoyable.

I hope you enjoy a few of my favourite images from their beautiful Toronto wedding. A special thanks to Kelvin for shooting with me and to the staff at Paramount Conference and Event Venue.

This is one of my all-time favorites. I love finding interesting and unique ways of showcasing wedding gowns and important wedding details. This image has an ethereal quality to it that I love.

This is what it is all about for me. There is nothing like natural light to create beautiful imagery, and Rana made a beautiful bride ... it looks like those days modeling for Danier Leather really paid off!!

I love this detail shot of the groom's boutonniere. The fall-off on those primes are so buttery...I love it!! (camera jargon)

In terms of photojournalism, this is my best shot to date. A bride walking up the aisle with her Dad/loved one is arguably one of the most important shots to have. I love the peaceful and subtle emotion that comes through in this image.

How cute are these two!

Thank you Rana & Franco for a great time at your wedding. I look forward to capturing other milestones of your lives together.

ANA RITA & DENNIS – DESTINATION WEDDING – BAHAMAS

daveabreu — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:12:08 +0000

Trying to catch up on my blogging…I am 4 or 5 posts behind…bear with me.

This destination wedding in sunny Bahamas was awesome! We had a few weather scares throughout the week and had to change ceremony locations a few times. As the stormy weather loomed on the day of the wedding, Ana and Dennis decided to forego their original plans of a beach side ceremony on Paradise Island for an indoor alternative. As we were boarding the bus to the ceremony venue, the weather took a turn for the better and the wedding planner re-routed us to a gorgeous outdoor venue overlooking the beach just minutes from our Riu Paradise Resort. Here are some of my favorites from this beautiful wedding. I had an amazing time with these two families and I look forward to documenting future milestones for them!

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How to quit your day job…Awaken your senses!

daveabreu — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:40:14 +0000

I have always believed the only way to be happy and to succeed is to chase the thing you are most passionate about. You have to immerse yourself in your craft and surround yourself with people who you respect and who inspire you.

Over the weekend, I attended a workshop that changed my life and will change the path of my business. At the Gladstone hotel, the AWAKEN workshop was born, the brainchild of a handful of Toronto’s top Wedding Photographers. This two-day event showcased 8 amazing speakers and brought together 150 of Ontario’s best photographers in one room to learn, share, and inspire each other.

If you are starting your photography business and are looking for practical information on how to make it a successful endeavour, or if you are already successful and want to breathe new inspiration and creativity into your work, the AWAKEN workshop is for you. Check it out, sign up for the next one and get ready to quit your day job!

Preeya & Raj’s Berkeley Church Engagement Photography

daveabreu — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:42:47 +0000

It almost seemed as though this engagement shoot was never going to take place. Preeya and Raj were continuously derailed by uncompromising weather, and after many attempts to get together, they decided not to allow mother nature to rear its ugly head again. So, we took the shoot indoors, and spent an afternoon at the Berkeley church. In my opinion, it is one of the best wedding venues in the city, offering a multitude of photographic options. And, combined with a photographic pair like them, it was hard not to feel inspired.

Here are some of my favorites from their E-shoot. Feel free to leave your comments, and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog.

Ana Rita & Dennis – Bahamas Engagement Shoot

daveabreu — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:16:26 +0000

Here we are in sunny Bahamas, again!

Surrounded by their amazing families and friends, I was honored to capture Ana and Dennis’ wedding events last week on Paradise Island. These two were an incredible couple to work with, and I would like to thank them for taking me away from the cold Toronto weather to the warmth of the Caribbean!

Here are a few pictures from their E-shoot, a couple of days before tying the knot. They don’t look nervous at all, do they?

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