I love it when clients come up with ideas of where they want to shoot. Sometimes there’s a meaning behind the location, such as the place where they first met or the high school they spent the first years of their lives as a couple. Other times it’s just a great location.
So when Ming and Stef decided on their location, we were headed to the Music Garden. Great location as it is up against the lake with boats sailing by, walking path through the gardens, and some cool grass stairs to a wireframe dome.
The location was all set up until a few days before the engagement shoot. Stef called and said he wanted to squeeze in The EX for some nighttime photography since it was right by their house.
Thats the one thing I love about engagement shoots in Toronto, so many distinct locations in such a short distance.


























28 comments
Jenny Lam says:
Sep 6, 2011
very nice ryan
Lauren says:
Sep 8, 2011
Wow, awesome light in those first few, and who doesn’t love a carnival!! great work
Jashim Jalal says:
Sep 8, 2011
These are some really good images. I definitely see improvements in your compositions. Good job.
Ryan Chan Photography says:
Sep 8, 2011
Thanks Jashim!
tobiah says:
Sep 8, 2011
beautiful photos in beautiful light
kong wai says:
Sep 8, 2011
Really beautiful !! , love your TS shot
Ryan says:
Sep 8, 2011
Thanks for the wonderful comments guys!
Kong: Not sure which photo you think is a TS shot but it probably isn’t as I don’t have a TS lens and don’t fake it in PS. Kinda cool that I’m getting that effect though!
Razvan says:
Sep 8, 2011
So many awesome locations! The light in the second photo is soo nice.
Ryan says:
Sep 8, 2011
Thanks Razvan! I used barn doors on a SB-900 for that shot. Put it up high on a lightstand to get that effect
Leah Muse says:
Sep 8, 2011
These are so cute and fun! Love how well they show off the couple’s personality.
Andy Barnhart says:
Sep 8, 2011
I love the shot of the people in motion walking by them at the fair. So unique, nice work!
Sara says:
Sep 8, 2011
Great work with long exposures!
Heather says:
Sep 8, 2011
Aw, I adore that shot of her cracking up as he’s kissing her neck. They are so adorable!! Nice work!
Bridget Francis says:
Sep 8, 2011
This is a really fun set – you can see the connection of the couple so well. Also loving the lines and angles of the buildings etc. Oh and the dog – too cute!
Ryan Brenizer says:
Sep 8, 2011
Nice job! I love how much of her personality is coming out in #10.
Heather says:
Sep 8, 2011
Such a cute session. I love the ferris wheel shot.
Heather Nan says:
Sep 8, 2011
So fun! Fantastic use of lighting, both day and night time.
Vinh says:
Sep 9, 2011
Hey, Love the CNE shots, especially the ferris wheel. I gotta try that next year! Good stuff, dude.
Leon says:
Sep 9, 2011
Love the photos at the fun fair – really nice use of the light there. Good work.
michele bowman says:
Sep 9, 2011
i just love everything about this session!! you must have had TONS of fun doing it. great work with fun light. awesome.
sam hurd says:
Sep 9, 2011
uuuuh…. i want to steal your locations… but that would require a very large truck
killer job man
lynn michelle says:
Sep 9, 2011
I just adore her laugh! It almost bursts out of the image!
Paul Von Rieter says:
Sep 9, 2011
Awesome stuff dude. I really dig your use of light in the first couple images.
Howard Sink says:
Sep 13, 2011
This is an amazing post. I love all the photos!!!
Paul Rowland says:
Sep 15, 2011
Your use of light and shadow in this post is masterful. Love the long exposure stuff at the fair.
Ryan says:
Sep 15, 2011
Thank you Paul. Means a lot coming from you!
Sado says:
Sep 20, 2011
You can not believe just how much time I just spent on your site. Amazing work, Ryan!
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