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Weddings

Wildflower Theme Wedding at The Postmark Hotel: Shannon and Caleb

Bright pastels and delicate florals were the inspiration for Shannon and Caleb’s wildflower theme wedding at the Postmark Hotel in Newmarket, Ontario. If you’ve been dreaming of this theme or venue, I’d love to share a sneak peek into their day to inspire you for your own wedding! Get a chance to get to see […]

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Entrepreneurship

Team Wedding Photography and Photographer Education: What’s Next for My Business

The heart of Golden Hour Photo Co. has always been connection. Connection with my couples, with my art and now with my team. As my business is growing, I realize it’s time to create space for new dreams while staying true to what matters most. It’s amazing to reflect on what has happened for my […]

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How To Create A Relaxed Wedding Day Timeline

As an Ontario and destination wedding photographer, one of the things I end up hearing most from my couples when we sit down for our Vision Meetings is “we want to really be present for all parts of our day”. Of course you’ll want to! There are so many emotional and beautiful and once-in-a-lifetime moments […]

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Engagements

A Dreamy Beach Engagement Session in Hamilton, Ontario

When you think ‘beach engagement session’ your mind probably goes to Florida, California or Oregon. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to live on the coast to get dreamy beach photos, right here in Ontario! L+ J wanted to have sentimental and meaningful photos from their first date location with a hint […]

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Weddings

Rathkenny, Ireland: A spring wedding at Tankardstown House

A 50 minute drive from Dublin sits Rathkenny – a charming, rural village in County Meath. It’s peaceful countryside setting and historical sites such as The Hill of Tara, Slane Castle and Tankardstown House. E + G chose to have their spring wedding at Tankardstown House. This 18th century Georgian manor house has 80 acres […]

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Weddings

Summer Wedding at Glenerin Inn & Spa: Wedding Gallery Peek

On a sunny June day, S + J said I do surrounded by their closest friends and family at Glenerin Inn and Spa. They are the sweetest couple who are genuinely just so in love with each other, and it was a pleasure to capture their love for them. They were so excited about their […]

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Weddings

Tips from an Ontario Wedding Photographer: how to look natural in wedding photos

The good news is you don’t have to be a model to feel natural in your own wedding photos! Let’s be honest… not everyone feels like a natural in front of the camera. I myself even struggle with this because I’m so often behind the camera that I feel awkward when I’m in front of […]

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Weddings

What should you look for when hiring an Ontario wedding photographer?

As an Ontario and destination wedding photographer, I’m going to help you break down 5 things to look for when hiring a wedding photographer so you can feel confident in your decision and provide real examples from my own work to help show you! Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting (stressful?) chapters […]

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Weddings

Wedding Bootcamp

Although creativity has always been in my life, my professional career didn’t start in photography. Out of university I started as a franchise owner and eventually a Business Development Coach/GM for a home service business! I did the corporate biz thing for a total of 8 years before I was able to transition to photography […]

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Weddings

Let’s Talk Ontario Wedding Venues

Ok couples! Time to find ontario wedding venues! You’ve gotten engaged, you’re over the moon…and now the planning begins. I’m Clarissa, an Ontario wedding photographer whose here to help you explore Ontario Wedding Venues for the 2026/2027 wedding season! When looking for ontario wedding venues, there’s some key points to first think about: I know […]

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BEHIND THE camera

About Clarissa

I’m a wedding photographer and small business consultant with big dreams (and big plans to make them happen!)

Very into: windows down in the summer breeze, deep conversations over a warm drink, an animal lover and empath (naturally), chasing sunsets, and doing the inner work to show up as my best self for my clients. If you think we'd click, say hello!

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I’ve had the privilege of capturing over 150 weddings that have each had their own unqiue story. So, if you’re feeling a little nervous about the prospect of being followed by cameras all day, don’t worry. I’ll be there through every step, making sure you feel comfortable and, most importantly, like yourself. 

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