When we asked the groom to pose, the bride said, “He has no idea what’s coming.”
He did have an inkling, but it’s a good thing he didn’t know because it turned out to be something a little different.
As the Toronto wedding photographer, I knew this was a very intimate and personal moment for them, so I wanted to be respectful.
I made the decision to ask them go for a hug instead of a kiss. To me, this was a better choice. The bride’s kiss would be too big and over the top for this type of photo. Her hug was a softer, more natural gesture, but eventually, she gave the groom a sweet kiss on his cheek. The light was absolutely gorgeous in the courtyard at Old Mill Toronto.
The first impression I got from this couple was that they were very much in love. They were smiling, laughing, and having fun. Maybe there was a bit of tension in front of the camera, but after a few jokes they relaxed and were ready to have their portraits taken.
So, after getting them comfortable, I began the process of capturing the moment. The bride and groom were still smiling, but they had been holding hands for a few minutes and their eyes met. It was then that the bride turned her head toward the groom and kissed him.
She wasn’t trying to be a show-off or trying to be cute. She was simply sharing a special moment with the man she loves. She hugged him, she kissed him, and as I captured the moment, they were still kissing.
That’s when the groom grabbed her and they started dancing. He was clearly enjoying the moment, and the bride was too. I didn’t think it was going to last forever, but as they continued to dance, their lips kept moving closer together. It looked as though the kiss was inevitable, and it was.
The moment came and went in a matter of seconds. It was magical, a reminder of how wonderful this moment was. The bride and groom hugged and kissed one another and that’s what they did for the rest of the day. The next time the bride sees her husband, they’ll be able to hold hands and be reminded of the first time they shared a kiss.
Location: 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario M8X 1G5.
