Tealight Films

Last summer, my grandmother flew in from Manila to stay at my parent's house in the Toronto area for two months. While she was staying with us, she agreed to participate in an on-camera interview and some portrait-style shots -- lucky for us, because capturing and sharing her story is so important.

Note on the title of this video: in Tagalog, "Nanay" means mother, and this is what everyone in the family has always called my grandmother. Also, on a more topical note, it's interesting to see the footage of the Toronto Islands, which remain largely closed to the public this summer due to high water levels.

Shot on the Sony A7s, mostly with the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 (adapted with Metabones Speed Booster IV).

Music: Blake Ewing - Gravity, and Blake Ewing - You + Me.

Nanay Last summer, my grandmother flew in from Manila to stay at my parent's house in the Toronto area for two months. While she was staying with us, she agreed…

A little video I made of our family's trip out east to Nova Scotia in September. Narrated by my son Kai.

This trip (and video) wouldn't have been the same if we hadn't stayed at the following Airbnb accommodation in Cheticamp, which was beautiful and wondrous in its own right: airbnb.ca/users/show/5962 -- Harper's an amazing host, too!

Music: Fibonacci by Adam Disch

https://vimeo.com/tealightfilms/outeast

Out East A little video I made of our family's trip out east to Nova Scotia. Narrated by my son Kai. This trip (and video) wouldn't have been the same if we…

Emerald and Steve met at a math camp one summer and hit it off so well that they eventually got bitten by the love bug and got married. With their guidance, we re-imagined their story and put together this short video for them to show at their wedding reception this past summer -- we're so excited to finally be able to share this project!

Thank you Emerald and Steve for being such troopers on our shoot days at Kelso Park, Humber Bay Park, and downtown Oakville! Steve, you get an extra special mention for helping portage our canoe down a formidable flight of stairs at Kelso -- who knew a canoe was so heavy? :)

Em and Steve asked us to capture their wedding day as well -- to have a look at their wedding trailer, click here: vimeo.com/99483244

https://vimeo.com/110177003

Emerald + Steve | Love Squared Emerald and Steve met at a math camp one summer and hit it off so well that they eventually got bitten by the love bug and got married. With their guidance, we…

When Rawan and Mustafa asked us where we would suggest doing their portrait session, we immediately thought of Princess Point in Hamilton -- to us, there's something about the beautiful tree-lined shoreline there that inspires romance. So it was no surprise to us later when we visited the location with them that they would choose to exchange their personal vows right there by the lake, in a spot underneath a canopy of trees -- it was there, in the shade by the water, that Rawan and Mustafa shared with each other some of the most poignant vows we've heard yet!

There were so many other highlights from their day that we can remember: from their sweet gift exchange, to their beautiful rooftop First Look (one of the most emotional of the season!), to the pyrotechnics at Carmen's (best cake cutting ever!). Congratulations you two, and all the very best in the future!

http://vimeo.com/106346542

Rawan + Mustafa | Forever And For Always When Rawan and Mustafa asked us where we would suggest doing their portrait session, we immediately thought of Princess Point in Hamilton -- to us, there's something…