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Arsalan Alim
Hey, my name is Arsalan and I am a Toronto based wedding photographer. I specialize in photographing wedding on both digital and film. I also offer Super 8 video coverage for wedding days.
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Granite Club is a social and athletic club in North York. This venue felt like it truly had everything, a huge ballroom which can fit up to 400 guests, a large courtyard perfect for ceremonies, and a modern interior with lovely artwork. The ballroom is massive, has a stage as well as an outdoor courtyard right next to it which is perfect for cocktails. The courtyard is wonderful for ceremonies, with a forest which is a great backdrop. They also have an art collection which is scattered throughout the hallways, and came in very handy for portraits on this wedding day.
Photography: Loving Core Photography
Venue: Granite Club
Lion Dancers: YMT Lion Dance
Carrington & Chris are very low-key people who don’t enjoy being the centre of attention. Which is why they had a small ceremony with just their immediate family, followed by a reception where they had invited the rest of their guests. No dances, just a few speeches and occasionally asking me to whisk them away for portraits so they could get a breather. Which I happily did, as this venue had so many wonderful areas to create photos. They also wanted to take the opportunity to do things in a non-traditional way for their wedding. For them this meant Carrington wearing a black dress, as well as their reception having a strong Chinese cultural theme. The Granite Club is such a versatile venue that they were able to easily accommodate for the non-traditional aspects of their wedding day. Carrington & Chris really put together a fun day, here are some of my favourite images from the day.
Photographing on film is a core part of my creative process, which means that I use film at every wedding I photograph. The focus for their film photos was on the in-between moments of the day. Here are some of my favourites.
If my work resonated with you, and you want your wedding memories captured authentically on film, I would love to chat! You can get in touch here: Contact Me
With all that being said, here is the story of Carrington & Chris’ wedding day at the Granite Club, told through images.
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author:
Arsalan Alim
Hey, my name is Arsalan and I am a Toronto based wedding photographer. I specialize in photographing wedding on both digital and film. I also offer Super 8 video coverage for wedding days.
Loving Core Photography is a professional wedding photography studio specializing in film photography. With a focus on candid moments and storytelling, Arsalan creates timeless photos that reflect the true emotions of your wedding day. Based in Toronto, Arsalan is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for people of all races, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.