Toronto is not only about traffic congestion and large, block skyscrapers, as Alexandra and Christopher discovered during a dusk-to-night shoot in the city.   Nathan Phillips Square (and City Hall), the “Crystal” entrance to the Royal Ontario Museum,  the cobble-stoned pathway in front of Osgoode Hall, and the old street lamp-lit grounds of the University of Toronto’s St. George campus are just a few of the surprisingly romantic settings the city has to offer.   This is especially the case at night, when colours seem much more vibrant against a grey or dark backdrop.

The two tie the knot this August in the this big city.

My last shoot until Dec. 31. … And it was cold!  However, photographing Carina and Ray made it all worthwhile.  This very chic, stylish couple made me feel as if I was photographing for a fashion magazine.   All the planets must have been aligned because everything seemed just perfect, from the dramatic sky to the warm glow hovering over Toronto’s skyline.   We created some magic.   Carina knew exactly what she wanted for the engagement shoot.   “Something different Mark.   I’m counting on you!” Carina exhorted.   Talk about no pressure.   But that’s usually when I work at my best.   This was just part one of the couple’s engagement session.   Part two involves us flying to Las Vegas in early 2011 to photograph again “something very different.”   The Nevada desert and the Las Vegas strip lit up at dusk will surely create some spectacular backgrounds for Carina and Ray.   I can’t wait!

Mark Anthony