Today’s Moments. Tomorrow’s Legacy.

Your Roncesvalles Photographer Andrew Black

A young infant girl beaming a huge smile at the camera while holding a blanket against the sun in Sorauren Park, Toronto

For those who believe that legacy is created in the everyday moments, we offer services that document and preserve the magic of life as it happens. Our photography blends documentary-style storytelling with subtle posing, creating unique compositions that capture your loved ones at their most authentic and memorable.

Are your family memories trapped in blurry phone photos or missing hard drives?

Don't let another year skip by without capturing the authenticity of your loved ones at their best. Because life’s best moments deserve more than a filter.

Toddler playing with chalk on the patio stones in the backyard.

Turning a passion into a profession.

I'm Andrew Black, a former consultant turned photographer. I've been an amateur travel and landscape photographer for three decades, but the birth of our daughter in 2022 catapulted me into the professional realm.

Turns out, photographing a squirmy, unpredictable infant is a far cry from capturing serene landscapes. I quickly discovered that I needed to up my game and acquire some new techniques to capture those fleeting moments of family life.

Practice, as they say, makes progress, and I've dedicated myself to honing my craft, learning from the industry's best. Through it all, I've developed a deep affinity for the unvarnished authenticity of reportage-style photography. There's a certain magic in documenting life's unscripted moments as they unfold.

What People Are Saying:

“LOVE the pictures Andrew took of my family! A master of his craft. We will use him again. Highly recommend Black Vine.”

CB

Andrew was very professional, organized and great with the kids and we LOVE all the pictures. He got a great mix of traditional, artistic and candid shots. Would definitely use him again.”

AH

  • I create heirloom images that tell your family's story for the next generation.

  • I capture the unvarnished beauty of your moments, not the unicorn poses.

  • I'll handle the details, you enjoy the experience.

I’m the photographer for you if…

With 20 years of dedicated client service in the consulting world, I bring a unique blend of professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine passion for creating distinctive imagery to every photography session.

Two young brothers press their heads together, and their hands to the other's face, as if they are telling a secret.