World AIDS day

Tomorrow; December 1st is world AIDS day.
I think we as Canadians are so fortunate to live in one of the best countries in the world with the greatest health care systems available.
As we all know it's not the same situation in Africa.
A good friend and fellow photographer, Roel Mahatoo traveled to Africa this year with his wife. He came back with some incredible images from his trip, and has published them into a book.
What is amazing is that he is donating One hundred percent (100%) of the profits to Foster Parents Plan with the funds being directed to
African projects that support and assist children
impacted by AIDS/HIV.

It will be a beautiful book, and I think a great gift for anyone on your Christmas list, as well as a supporting a great cause!

Check out his site where you can view the book and pre order.
It's a limited edition (only 1000 copies).

Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Cheers; and thanks for reading.

Oh Baby!

Well it has been a busy wedding season,
and now we are getting into the Christmas rush.
Working on getting orders completed for the Holiday season.
I just wanted to upload a few pics I shot of Lucas in my studio last week!
I shot his parents Vince and Angela's wedding back in 2002.
If your thinking of gift ideas, and have a little one in your life, a framed portrait is always a cherished keepsake.

I just received this email from Lucus's Mom;
"Andrew - I just got home and Vince showed me the online gallery of photos. I am totally blown away, you did an amazing job. I am overwhelmed with how beautiful they are and how you were able to capture Lucas' personality and show sides of him, that I thought only a mother could see. What an eye!!! - Ange"

Lisa and Jurica - October 21

What a great day! And a fun bunch in the wedding party. After the ceremony we all went to the distillery district in downtown Toronto for some photos, along with some delicious hot chocolate from Soma to keep us warm during the shoot.
(If your a chocolate lover like me, this is the place to get your fix!)
Below is a slideshow of some of my favs from their big day.
The first pic was taken in June at their engagement session.
Enjoy!

Tanya and Dave - October 14

Tanya and Dave's wedding was held at the beautiful St Michael's Cathedral, in downtown Toronto, followed by their reception at the Pantages Hotel just a block away! In between we took a walk around the block, shooting downtown is so much fun as their are endless possiblities for interesting backgrounds.
Despite some crazy weather, (a hail storm right after the ceremoy) and me battling a cold.
We managed to get some amazing images. Here are a few of my favorites;