Documentary & Storytelling Photography
Hey, I'm Olivia.
I'm a wedding photographer based in Ontario, travelling wherever your heart leads, capturing love stories with all the sweep and soul of a romantic film. Inspired by the timeless beauty of Pride and Prejudice and the elegance of neoclassical art, my work blends the intimacy of documentary photography with the emotion of cinematic storytelling. I shoot both digital and 35mm film to capture images that feel rich, nostalgic, and true to the moment.
I’m drawn to unscripted moments (the ugly crying, the wild laughter, the quiet touches) and the beauty of the little details. My style is rooted in connection, emotion, and beauty that feels eternal. Authentic moments, cinematic memories. Because your love deserves to be remembered like a classic.
My Story.
I fell in love with photography in high school, learning on film and spending hours in the school’s darkroom. There was something magical about watching an image come to life in that red glow. That spark led me to the student newspaper in university, where I started as a photographer, then became the photo editor, and eventually the Editor-in-Chief. During University, I also took a mail-in course from the New York Institute of Photography.
After graduating with a journalism degree, I dreamed of becoming a photojournalist working for National Geographic. It was a competitive path, especially as more journalists were expected to be their own photographers. My mom gently suggested wedding photography, but at the time, I thought it wasn’t for me.
So I worked for newspapers and magazines, always finding ways to bring photography into everything I did. I won a few awards along the way for both photography and writing. When I moved into marketing and public relations, I carried my love for storytelling and environmental portraits with me.
It wasn’t until a close friend - who had more faith in me than I had in myself - asked me to photograph her wedding that something shifted. I said yes, nervously. But the moment I began documenting her day, I felt something I had never felt before. I was hooked. After that, I started my own business. My mom said, “I told you so,” and she was right.
But I’m grateful I took the long way around. Every step taught me more about emotion, honesty, and storytelling. That journey shaped the photographer I am today. To this day, I still shoot on film. I own eight film cameras, including my most treasured one: a Hasselblad 500C. It’s the same model that captured the Beatles on Abbey Road, Marilyn Monroe and her iconic white dress moment, and many of Ansel Adams' landscapes. To me, it’s a reminder that great photography is timeless - and love stories should be too.
At the end of the day, what matters most are the moments that can’t be recreated, like the way your partner looks at you during your vows, the quiet squeeze of a father's hand, the laughter shared with your favourite people under the stars.
That’s what I’m here for. To preserve the honest, fleeting, wildly beautiful moments that make your day yours. With a heart for storytelling and an eye for cinematic detail, I’ll be by your side capturing it all so that you can look back and feel it all over again.
If you’re dreaming of wedding photos that feel like stills from your own love story, then let's connect and make magic happen.
Step One
After you fill out the contact form, I'll follow up with you to talk through all your plans and ideas. I can answer all the questions you might have. Reserve your date with me and I'll send over a contract. We'll be in touch before your big day to solidify details. Start the countdown!
Step Two
It's your big day! Enjoy the ride, and I'll be there to capture it all. All your details will be worked out ahead of time, so you know exactly what to expect and when. You guys got all dolled up and worked so hard to create an incredible day, let me capture it all for you.
Step Three
Just 48 hours after your wedding I'll send you a sneak peek of some of my favourite images from your wedding. Then up to eight weeks later, you'll get the full album, delivered digitally, ready for sharing. From here I can walk you through the best options for bringing your images to life off the screen.
What is "Wild Peach"?
My studio name, Wild Peach, comes from my love of the outdoors and from my grandfather, who is also a photographer. He always called me Peach growing up and we will still talk about photography for hours.
A few of my favourite things...
💖 Romantic movies like Pride & Prejudice, Stardust and Howl's Moving Castle. If I could make Pride & Prejudice (2005) my entire personality, I would.
💖 The first frost of the season
💖 Browsing bookstores with no time limit
💖 Road trips with the windows down and the music turned up
💖 London Fogs – I drink tea, not coffee – or a crisp diet Coke
💖 Cuddling on the couch with Aurora (Rory) my sheepadoodle and Winnie (the Pooh) my cockapoo
💖 People showing me photos of their dog. I wanna see them all
💖 Hiking on a beautiful fall day
A traveller at heart...
Beyond elopement and wedding photography, I'm a traveller at heart. I took my first trip at just five weeks old and have been lucky to travel extensively through North America as a child. I took my first solo trip in 2013 to Greece after graduating from university and I haven't looked back.
Travelling is such a fun experience as a photographer. I'm always looking at how to take interesting photos or expand my skills in some way. My favourite place I've travelled to was the Galapagos Islands. It's an ecological paradise and I loved photographing all the species unique to the islands.
Follow along with my travels at My Wandering Voyage.
