Toronto Documentary Wedding Photographer

95% Candid moments. 5% Simple, relaxed portraits.

No rules, no manufactured perfection, nothing staged or planned — just real photos of priceless moments that can never be repeated.

People jumping into a swimming pool during a nighttime outdoor party with onlookers watching.

A black and white photo of a group of people at a social gathering, with a prominent man pointing and talking, and two children standing near him, one smiling and the other looking at the camera.

A joyful DJ with headphones performing at a night event, standing behind a Pioneer DJ mixer with screens and lighting in the background.

Group of five older adults, three women and two men, sitting and standing around a dinner table engaged with their smartphones at an elegant gathering.

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Man dancing with arms outstretched in a dance club, surrounded by women dancing and smiling.

A man with glasses and a cross necklace gestures towards a woman with star-patterned top at an indoor event, with other guests in the background.

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Four people, including two men in suits and two women, engaged in conversation and smiling at an event, with a black curtain background.

Two women taking a selfie together at an event, with a backdrop featuring logos and text, one wearing a sparkly dress and the other in a backless metallic gown, with other guests in the background.

Black and white photo of four people smiling and posing together at a table, with a woman in the background covering her face.

Group of people at a celebration or wedding under a decorated tent, some holding drinks, engaged in conversation, smiling, with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

A woman with light-colored hair in a glittery dress makes peace signs with both hands at a party, surrounded by several people in casual and patterned clothing.

Two men smiling and holding drinks at a social event, one wearing a suit and the other in a black shirt, in black and white photo.

A woman laughing with her eyes closed, sitting to the right of a person with blonde hair seen from behind, with a man in the background smiling.

Three women and one man clinking champagne glasses outdoors at a celebration. The woman on the right is smiling, holding flowers, and wearing glasses. The woman in the middle is squinting and the man on the left is seen from behind.

A black-and-white photo of a wedding celebration where the bride and groom are cutting a wedding cake, surrounded by friends and family, with some smiling and others reacting humorously.

A black and white photo of a man and a woman sitting side by side. The man is wearing glasses and a suit, holding a bag of chips. The woman is dressed in a patterned dress, smiling with her eyes closed. They are in a room with wood-paneled walls and

Two men in tuxedos at a social event, one pouring a drink and the other engaging in conversation, with bottles and glasses on the table in front of them.

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A man taking a photo of two women at a formal event, all three are dressed elegantly; the women are wearing earrings and the man is in a tuxedo. The woman on the left is holding a drink with lemon, and the woman on the right is smiling while the man

A man with a beard and dark hair wearing sunglasses and a suit, smiling while pointing a camera at the camera.

Couple kissing at party with friends in background, celebrating and smiling.

Two people, a woman smiling and pointing at the camera and a man with a beard, with his eyes closed, wearing a white shirt and tie, at a party or celebration.

People dancing and socializing at a party or celebration in a dimly lit venue.

Two musicians performing, one playing a saxophone and the other using a microphone, in a black and white setting.

Black and white photo of a woman and a man at a social gathering, both smiling and engaging in a friendly gesture.

A young woman with dark hair in a dress leaning toward an older woman with short gray hair wearing a lace top, engaged in a serious conversation at a social event.

A man in a suit speaking with two women seated at a table, with a group of people in the background.

Black and white photo of a wedding reception showing a group of people sitting around a table, with the bride leaning in to talk with older women and a man. Background has more guests standing and conversing near a large window.

A woman playfully touches a man's face while smiling, in a social setting with other people in the background.

A woman and a man sharing a kiss at a social event, with other people in the background.

Six men in formal attire posing and enjoying drinks at a social gathering.

A smiling woman in a dark dress holding a bouquet of flowers, standing next to a smiling man in a suit, outside near bushy plants and trees with a sign indicating a private event.

Three people at a social gathering enjoying drinks, smiling and talking. Two men are wearing suits, and a woman is standing in the background holding a drink.

A woman in a strapless dress with long gloves and holding a tray at a formal event.

A man and woman posing at an event, with the man wearing a fur coat and the woman in a white blazer dress holding a book, both smiling.

A group of people in formal attire, including a young man in a tuxedo, smiling and shaking hands at an outdoor wedding ceremony.

Four people smiling and sitting together at a table during a celebration, with drinks and flowers in the foreground.

Group of people socializing outdoors, woman holding a young child, and others holding drinks, in black and white.

Group of smiling people at a social gathering, sitting close together, in an indoor setting with a dark background and wine glasses.

A woman in a strapless black gown holding a bouquet of flowers above her head and celebrating outside a building with steps, while a man stands in the doorway in the background.

“You managed to capture the most honest images of my parents we’ve ever seen. Pure perfection Andreas! I can’t stop looking at our wedding photos! Thank you so much!”

HEY THERE, I’M ANDREAS

I’m a photographer who documents people enjoying themselves at weddings, and the way I do it is something I’ve spent the greater part of two decades working on.

I guess technically that makes me a wedding photographer, and my “style” is documentary, although if I’m being honest, I’d rather simply be known as a photographer who photographs weddings, and I let the images speak for themselves.

Everything is fair game when I show up with my camera. If it’s interesting to me, I’m photographing it. Some weddings are wild parties, others are relaxed and very intimate, so the results are different at every single wedding.

A background in Graphic Design and Architecture taught me how to see space, colour, pattern and light while photography allows me to observe and read people so I can capture very intimate & personal moments.

While each wedding is totally different, my method is the same each time. It’s just me and a couple of small cameras. No big production, no distractions, and no awkwardness.

The result is a set of photographs that are relaxed, candid, and entirely unique to your wedding day.

Photos like these can only be created if I’m left to observe & document what happens organically.

“We wanted photos of our wedding just as it was, with all of the weirdos and family drama. Well, you certainly captured that! Thanks Andreas! We love our photos!!”

— Simone

Should I be your wedding photographer?

(If you said yes to these points, then fill out the booking form below to find out if I’m still available on your date).

You’re planning a wedding where the focus is on enjoying the day with your closest friends and family.
You want photos that show who was at your wedding, what it all looked like, and what happened throughout the day that you didn’t even notice.
You want a few relaxed portraits of the two of you, maybe some with your family, but you want to get it over with quickly so you can spend the day with your guests.

Tell me about yourselves and your wedding plans. I’ll let you know if I’m available and we’ll go from there…

“We had an amazing experience working with Andreas at our wedding in Italy. He really noticed the smallest of details, and he was so friendly and easy going through the stressful parts of our day.”

— Alissia Casati

“I booked Andreas as my documentary photographer because of how comfortable and beautiful the women in his photos look.”

— Vanja Petkovich

“I had the pleasure of collaborating with Andreas for a beautiful three-day wedding event in Samos. He has an eye for capturing those fleeting moments that go by unnoticed.”

— Elli’s Plan Samos Greece Wedding Planner

“Andreas, thank you for your professionalism and discretion. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you last summer.”

— Belles Rives Hotel Antibes

“It was a pleasure working with you. Your prints are now hanging in the offices for all to enjoy.”

— Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto

“Andreas is one of the best wedding photographers in the city”

— Globe & Mail Toronto