Getting lost sometimes is a good thing. I drove the couple downtown, and we were looking for a new location that hasn’t been done before. So I suggested that we purposely get lost to discover new unique areas. We ended up at a yacht club where the perfect mix of sun, sea, and clouds created a nice dramatic backdrop for some beautiful photography. We also stumbled upon an industrial area, before heading off to the distillery historic district.  John and Marlene took me for a bite after the shoot, where we had some great food and I got the chance to know them better. (more…)

I’ve been holding on to these for a while waiting for the big engagement day. Shady and Caroline rocked this shoot downtown, and toughed out cold weather as winter was just leaving. We started the shoot at Union Station and made our way to the distillery historic district. They were brave [...]

We came home this weekend very tired at almost midnight. I had this idea in my head for a while where I wanted to take photos of my lovely wife in the bedroom all dolled up and stuff. Unfortunately, by the time I set up my gear, she was fast asleep on [...]

As some might already know, I’ve started to include short video highlights as part of my standard core packages. These videos really spice up the slideshow DVD making it more like a feature film. I like to call it… (drumroll please)…. ‘RLA Premium Fusion Slideshow’. So today we went ahead and purchased a new High-Definition [...]

Heaven on Earth ! Aruba was a dream .. a quick one that I wished would just last forever. From waking up in the morning, opening the balcony door, and taking in that breath-taking ocean view and the life-restoring powers of the Aruban sun and that wonderful sea breeze, to rolling in that powdery white [...]

This incredible couple got engaged on one of the coldest days of this winter. Their engagement felt very intimate as they were surrounded by family and friends that were ecstatic for the couple. As far as the shooting went, I can easily say that it was loaded with challenges due to the weather, but this [...]

I’ve been seriously considering changing the rlastudios branding to something cleaner..  simpler..  something that delivers a clear message with impact. I think yellow is a great color for this as it is the brightest color next to white. Yellow also has an inherent glow. The new brand signifies my growth as a photographer and a [...]

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Turns out that:  Cute Couple + Location Variety + Freezing January Weather = Winning Combo ! This Toronto engagement shoot consisted of quick shots at various locations that the couple were familiar with: the campus she went to, the campus he went to, and some of their favorite spots.  It is my pleasure to present without [...]