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On a beautiful summer day in High Park in Toronto, I met up with the Almeida family for some photos.  We found a few great places that weren’t full of people and were away from direct sunlight.  I think its fantastic that we have so many good parks in Toronto and this also being the largest public park.  Valentina, age 4 asked her mother if we will see any bears.  Patty assured her that she’s more likely to see some squirrels and chipmunks instead.  We spent a couple of hours going from location to location and having a great time of it.  And whenever Valentina’s focus wavered just a little bit, her parents were quick to remind her of the promised ice cream at the end.  Never fails 🙂  I hope you enjoy these photos.

Here is a slideshow with music, as well.

Toronto High Park Family Photographer : posing together - Jeff Almeida and Patricia Almeida and Valentina AlmeidaFamily Photography in High Park : daddyFamily Photography in High Park : daddyHigh Park family photo : posing with momPhoto of Family in TorontoGirl playing with hula hoop in High Park Toronto High Park Family Photographer : getting ready to blow bubbles - Valentina AlmeidaToronto High Park Family Picture : blowing bubblesToronto High Park Family Photography : posing with mommyToronto High Park Portrait Photography : posing for a couples photoToronto High Park Portrait Photographer : Jeff Almeida and his wife Patricia Almeida posing for pictureFamily playing together in High Park Toronto : happy in the sunlightToronto High Park Family photo : Girl looking at mother Sunny High Park Toronto family photographerToronto Family Photographer : girl resting her head on momphoto of plants in High ParkHigh Park Family Portrait Photographer : photoFamily photo in High Park : daddy and his daughterToronto Family Photography : mommy and her daughter smiling - Patty AlmeidaPhoto of family in High Park : daughter and mother huggingHigh Park Family Photography : girl on dadHigh Park photo : girl running

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  • June 28, 2012 - 6:23 am

    Bek - Gorgeous Paul! Beautiful, beautiful light – gorgeous images for these parents to treasure.ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2012 - 9:20 am

    Priya Patel - Such fun photos! I especially love the last three in the series. Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2012 - 10:19 am

    John - Looks like a wonderful afternoon for the family. Nice work!ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2012 - 11:56 am

    Heather - That is one PRECIOUS little girl!!ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2012 - 12:41 pm

    Sara - Love family sessions like this! It’s feels so natural and you captured it beautifully!ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2012 - 2:06 pm

    Joseph - Very fun photos indeed! I love the fact that you captured the natural feeling this family’s for one another. Great work.ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2012 - 2:23 pm

    Amber Hughes - Seriously loving those bubble blowing shots!ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2012 - 6:35 pm

    Michael Wachniak - How freaking cute are these guys, hey?! rad shotsReplyCancel

  • June 29, 2012 - 12:00 am

    Teresa K - Wow, what a sweet little family!!ReplyCancel

  • July 1, 2012 - 11:59 am

    brian rickey - I love these because they really tell the viewer who and what this is. Well done.ReplyCancel

  • July 1, 2012 - 9:29 pm

    Leah Kua - Paul these are just beautiful. I love your soft editing style too.ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2012 - 11:14 am

    belinda - What a cute family! These are beautiful photos of them, I’m sure they love them!ReplyCancel

  • October 1, 2012 - 4:49 pm

    Derek - What an amazing session and gorgeous family!ReplyCancel

Posted in: Engagement

I spent a wonderful Saturday evening with Sunil and Lindsay at the Saint Lawrence Market in Toronto.  They sampled ice cream, banana bread, bacon, nuts and grape juice.  Tried on some ‘Canadian’ winter hats amidst giggles too.  We also visited Fionn MacCool’s pub on Front Street for a couple of pints.  They told me they had met each other in London, England.  Cool!  And we took some final shots at the small Berczy Park with its big fountain.  I hope you can see their personalities in these photos 🙂

Here is a separate link to a slideshow with music of their Engagement session:  Sunil + Lindsay’s slideshow

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  • June 19, 2012 - 7:43 pm

    caroline - these are so adorable, paul! love that second image.ReplyCancel

  • June 19, 2012 - 9:00 pm

    Alyssa Schroeder - This is such a great set of images! I love how relaxed and fun they are!ReplyCancel

  • June 19, 2012 - 9:12 pm

    Sam - Nice work Paul and yeah you shot in the market, sweet. I’ve always wanted to do that.ReplyCancel

  • June 19, 2012 - 11:08 pm

    Kelsie Taylor - such an awesome session! love the different perspectives and the processing is yummy.ReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 12:22 am

    Brennan - Love your b/w conversionsReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 4:36 am

    Ania - Wow, amazing photos!ReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 8:55 am

    Heather K - I adore the ones in the pub/restaurant. So cute!!ReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 10:05 am

    Sam - My word, they look like the cutest couple spending time at the market. Her resting their head when eating ice cream is such a sweet shot.ReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 11:02 am

    Paul Nguyen - Great photos! Great use of lighting, tones and colours!ReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 12:15 pm

    Nessa K - What absolutely awesome locations! AND! I really really dig the first frame. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 1:52 pm

    Edric - So nice how casual these are. Great job!ReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 2:54 pm

    Rachael Barrett - Beautiful! Great photos; thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 7:51 pm

    Nancy Stevens Jacobus - Darling couple! Beautiful girl!!!!ReplyCancel

  • June 20, 2012 - 8:48 pm

    Jeanie Streib Domingo - Lindsay is her mother’s daughter….what a smile!! They look so happy….I just know they’ll stay that way forever!!ReplyCancel

  • June 21, 2012 - 12:10 pm

    Lata - OMG! These images are great! Sunil and Lindsay look fabulous :)..ReplyCancel

  • June 21, 2012 - 12:35 pm

    Linda - Your love exudes in every photo. The PDA’s are precious.ReplyCancel

  • June 21, 2012 - 1:29 pm

    Racquel - Thanks for sharing your happioness with me Lindsay. You do look like the modern day “blusihing bride” Congratulations to you both!! Very Nice:)ReplyCancel

  • June 21, 2012 - 2:55 pm

    Cindy Cook-Boettner - Congratulations to Lindsay and Sunil! What beautiful pictures showing everlasting love, happiness captured so perfectly!!ReplyCancel

  • August 6, 2012 - 1:31 am

    Derek Martinez - Love the strong compositions and the way you captured them. Gorgeous work!ReplyCancel

Posted in: Personal

My beautiful wife, Nanna is 24 weeks pregnant and we went to Alexander Muir Park in Toronto today for some pictures and relaxation.  I took this portrait in the shade (for the most part) as it was afternoon and the sun was still high and a little harsh.  My favourite model allows me to experiment and perfect my passion for photography.  Its a never-ending experience, one that i’m grateful for.

Toronto Portrait Photographer : photo of Nanna Minasyan in Alexander Muir Park in Toronto

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Posted in: Engagement

I love shooting Engagement sessions.  Especially when they involve an awesome couple like Jen and Steve.  Starting off with a pint at an outdoor patio on a warm, sunny day isn’t bad either.  Spending a couple of hours with them and getting to know them is important ahead of their June wedding which I’m going to be shooting.  Now I know that it makes Jen giggle a lot, after kissing Steve and seeing her lipstick on his lips and knowing that I’ll be taking a picture.  😀 

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  • March 31, 2012 - 8:14 pm

    Sachin Khona - fun session!

    Beautiful clicks Paul!ReplyCancel

  • March 31, 2012 - 8:21 pm

    Gavin Farrington - I love the way you use objects in the foreground to give the photos depth. Great work, Paul.ReplyCancel

  • March 31, 2012 - 9:48 pm

    Chantal Andrea - Love that silhouette shot so much! Great composition.ReplyCancel

  • April 1, 2012 - 9:21 am

    Amber Wilkie - Nice work! They look like a fun couple. #10 is my fave.ReplyCancel

  • April 1, 2012 - 12:57 pm

    Jessica Myers - Looks great! I’m the Makeup/Hair artist that did Jen’s Makeup/Hair. Can’t wait to work w/ you on the wedding!ReplyCancel

  • April 1, 2012 - 8:12 pm

    Kellee Walsh - Awesome session Paul! Love the last one, her expression is perfect!ReplyCancel

  • April 1, 2012 - 10:23 pm

    mike - Love it Paul!ReplyCancel

  • April 2, 2012 - 2:30 am

    Kyle - This is like a really awesome day in the life session, I love the natural relaxed feel of these photos!ReplyCancel

  • April 2, 2012 - 10:20 am

    Leah Kua - Um WOW! Amazing location, amazing couple, amazing images. Could not love these more.ReplyCancel

  • April 2, 2012 - 11:57 am

    James - Man these are nice images!ReplyCancel

  • April 3, 2012 - 12:49 am

    Anton Chia - The silhouette shot is my favorite of all!ReplyCancel

  • April 6, 2012 - 10:27 pm

    Kim - What an adorable couple. Absolutely loving the shot with the photo-bomb-on-wheels whizzing by!ReplyCancel

  • April 23, 2012 - 6:16 am

    Jon Hurst - Great work Paul!ReplyCancel

  • April 28, 2012 - 2:51 am

    Fotografia Ślubna - Awesome shoots, I’ll be following you.ReplyCancel

  • May 4, 2012 - 8:08 am

    Martin - Stunning work Paul – great stuff!ReplyCancel

Posted in: Engagement

On a cold and very windy day in Toronto, I took some engagement photos of Lucie and Aidan.  We started off at the Elephant and Castle Pub for some beers and a game of pool before walking south towards the Harbourfront.  That pub was where this couple had met so it had some good symbolic meaning as well.  During one of the portraits we took, a couple of pigeons walked up cooly to Aidan and one of them gave Aidan a good peck on his finger, much to his chagrin and Lucie’s delight.  With the wind chill the temperatures were a few degrees below 0 °C and we defninitely felt it by Lake Ontario.  We grabbed a quick coffee to warm up near the end of the session and finished up right at the Harbourfront.  They are getting married in Scotland in 2013 and I wish them much love and happiness.

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  • March 13, 2012 - 11:12 pm

    Shell Bailey - I love the shots in the pub, your b&w are so crisp and they look natural and wonderful. Great work.ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 12:54 am

    Amanda Basteen - These look like they had a fun time! I like the 2nd to last shot!ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 1:04 am

    Luis Godinez - Love the documentary feel from these engagement. I feel like ‘day in the life’ with a couple. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 1:16 am

    Elissa - These are so lovely… I like the ones of them in the bar (red on red!). They seem so cool and laidback… love the vibe.ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 3:12 am

    Cindy - Love the lifestyle nature of the engagement session! 🙂 your black and white images have such beautiful tones! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 3:24 am

    Daniel K Cheung - Very much in love with how your have deep shadows in your photos. I like the way you groove.ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 7:27 am

    Mary Sylvia - The second to last one, seriously! It’s freaking awesome! I keep coming back to look at it again.ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 8:27 am

    Natalie - I love this set! The mix of locations, the couple’s sweet moments. You captured this beautifully!ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 10:15 am

    Anne Marie Carson - Really lovely images, the color and texture of the shipping containers in the background is really unique. Very fun set.ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 12:10 pm

    Avelaine Scyrup - Beautiful! I love the mix of TO’s big city and close to nature feel. Great shots!ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 3:29 pm

    Gavin Farrington - Such a sweet couple. I love how much of the space you include in your photos, Paul. Really gives them a sense of place and time. Great work!ReplyCancel

  • March 14, 2012 - 11:44 pm

    Kellee Walsh - Great session Paul. I love the feel of the different locations.ReplyCancel

  • March 18, 2012 - 3:48 pm

    Nathan Gilmer - I love cold days like this. They are romantic to me. You nailed this shoot. Really awesome pictures.ReplyCancel

  • April 8, 2012 - 6:32 pm

    Derek - Super fun session Paul! Love the shots of them playing pool and the last ones by Lake Ontario.ReplyCancel

  • May 11, 2012 - 11:48 pm

    James Pate - Hey Paul
    You have a wonderful command of light. I’m commenting here but your whole portfolio is outstanding. I really enjoy viewing it.ReplyCancel

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