When it comes to unforgettable wedding photography and videography, lighting is everything.

At TAM Studios, we've captured weddings all across Toronto and the GTA – from elegant downtown venues to romantic outdoor ceremonies – and one thing always remains true: great lighting creates magic. Whether you're planning an intimate backyard wedding in Mississauga or a grand celebration at Casa Loma, understanding the power of light is the key to dreamy visuals you'll cherish forever.


✨ The Secret Ingredient: Natural Light

One of the best-kept secrets in photography is the use of natural light, especially during the golden hour – the time just after sunrise or before sunset. This soft, warm light flatters skin tones, adds depth, and gives your wedding photos that romantic glow. If you're dreaming of ethereal couple portraits, we’ll always recommend scheduling some time around golden hour.

💡 Pro Tip: Golden hour in Toronto typically starts 1–1.5 hours before sunset. We help our couples plan for this when building their photography timeline.


💡 Indoor Weddings: How We Work With Venue Lighting

Indoor weddings require a different approach. Venues like the Royal Conservatory of Music, The Omni King Edward Hotel, or Liberty Grand often have beautiful architecture but low or mixed lighting conditions. That’s where our expertise comes in.


We bring professional lighting equipment and know how to balance ambient light with creative flash to ensure your photos and video look bright, clean, and cinematic—without harsh shadows or blown-out highlights.

🎥 Our videography team uses low-light optimized cameras and soft diffused lighting to ensure every important moment—from vows to first dances—is captured clearly and beautifully.


🕯️ Romantic Vibes vs. Photo Clarity

Love the idea of a candlelit ceremony or dimly lit dinner reception? We do too! Just keep in mind that while it creates a beautiful atmosphere, low light can limit how crisp your photos look unless it's planned well.

Here’s how we handle it:

  • Use fast lenses that allow more light into the camera
  • Strategically place small LED lights that blend with the décor
  • Recommend uplighting options with your venue or planner for ambiance and photo clarity


📸 Lighting and Your Wedding Timeline

The time of day affects everything.

If your ceremony is at 3PM in summer or 5PM in fall, that changes how much light we'll have to work with for portraits and creative shots. At TAM Studios, we work with couples to create timelines that maximize beautiful light and ensure no detail is missed.

📅 Need help planning your day? We offer timeline coordination with every photo + video package.


🌇 Real Example: Golden Hour at Evergreen Brick Works

We recently photographed a sunset wedding at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto. Just before dinner, we stole the couple away for 20 minutes during golden hour—and the result? Pure magic. The sky glowed behind them, the leaves shimmered with gold, and their silhouettes looked like something out of a movie.

This is the power of lighting. And it’s what makes our photo and video storytelling so special.

💍 Final Thoughts: Trust the Light (and Your Photographer)


At TAM Studios, we don’t just take photos—we create atmosphere, mood, and memory. Our knowledge of lighting, timing, and technical setup ensures that your wedding visuals are cinematic, natural, and timeless.

If you're searching for a wedding photographer and videographer in Toronto who knows how to make you shine—no matter the light—we’d love to connect.


📞 Book Your Consultation Today

Let’s chat about your wedding vision and how we can capture it in the best light possible.

Contact TAM Studios to get started.