Here’s a fun little blog post from a shoot I did in late August at THE EX! It was almost exactly 2 years since I shot M+M’s wedding, and what better way to celebrate than to have me third-wheel them for some fun candid shots at Toronto’s biggest annual fair!
Event: The Canadian National Exhibition
An anniversary session at the CNE
Two years after I photographed M and M’s wedding, they invited me along to the Ex for a fun, candid anniversary session. Toronto’s big end-of-summer fair turned out to be the perfect playground: bright lights, bold colours and plenty of excuses to laugh.
Rides, lights and cotton candy
We started with the classics. The swing ride spun overhead, the carousel glowed with hundreds of little lights, and the two of them shared a big cloud of cotton candy right in front of it. They even raced each other down the giant rainbow slide, which might be one of my favourite photos I’ve ever taken at a session. She wore a soft grey top with a denim skirt and he wore a red plaid shirt, easy, comfortable outfits that matched the playful mood perfectly.
Games on the midway
Next we wandered the midway past the Ferris wheel and stopped for a few games. The cheering when one of them finally scored says it all. We also ducked into a funhouse and found a bright red spinning tunnel that made the coolest frame for a quiet moment together.
A ride over the city
We finished on the Sky Ride, floating above the grounds with the CN Tower and the Toronto skyline behind them. Seeing the city spread out below as the evening light came in was the perfect way to end the night.
Tips for a fun anniversary session
- Pick a place that feels like you. A fair, a favourite café or a spot from your first date makes the photos personal.
- Come ready to play. Rides, games and treats bring out real laughter.
- Dress for comfort. Easy outfits let you move, climb and enjoy yourselves.
Planning a wedding in the Toronto area? See an elegant fall wedding at The Guild Inn Estate in Scarborough, or J and A’s intimate backyard wedding in Pickering.
