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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.

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!!

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.

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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Cathy & Dylan – Toronto Engagement Photography

daveabreu — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:43:32 +0000

This East coast couple were incredible to shoot.
With winter starting to bear down on us, we managed to pick what is starting to look like the last warm day of the year.

Here are some of my favorites:

Rana & Franco – Toronto Engagement Photography

daveabreu — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:03:58 +0000

This beautiful couple met on a trip to Cuba some years back and although nothing ever heated up on that trip, they remained good friends. Until one day…

Here are some of my favorites from their e-shoot, feel free to leave a comment and subscribe to my blog.

Patti & Frank – Ottawa Engagement Photography

daveabreu — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:29:24 +0000

While I was in Ottawa shooting Andrew and Katie’s wedding, I was lucky enough to also shoot Patti and Frank’s engagement session. Since we had a short amount of time together, we drove around the city with no planned destinations in mind. Instead, we stopped to shoot wherever and whenever we found inspiration. Sometimes I find this is the best way to test your creative eye.

Patti and Frank, you are a gorgeous couple and I look forward to shooting your wedding next year! Enjoy some of my favourites, and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog for updates and contests.

The beautiful couple.

With the sun coming down and very little in the way of flower beds, we stumbled upon this incredible patch and got the shot!

I love how this image showcases their city.

This shot was taken while precariously hanging off a tree on the bank of the river. Definitely worth it!

Jamal & Hanan | Toronto Lakeshore Engagement Photography

daveabreu — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:50:41 +0000

Hanan contacted me to do her engagement shoot in preparation for their wedding in Calgary next year.
We split their session into 2 segments and shot them during Jamals visit from the Praries.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Karen & Sandro – Toronto Distillery District Engagement Photography

daveabreu — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:15:55 +0000

Here’s a sneak peek at Karen and Sandro’s engagement shoot…