Chesley Family: October 18, 2026
And here we are, part two of a Mitzvah celebration that started many, many months ago. Today was the grand finale, and as luck would have it, it also happened to be the family matriarch’s birthday. Two celebrations for the price of one! So here we were, two families, one grandmother and a whole lot of enthusiasm, all gathered at Cedarvale Park. One of my absolute favourite places to photograph in the fall, and today certainly didn’t disappoint. The colours were gorgeous, the weather cooperated and everyone was ready for a little photo fun. We mixed and matched, shuffled people around, wandered through the park, ran around, goofed around and generally caused a little chaos. We threw kids in the air, leaves in the air, and thankfully managed to get everyone back down in one piece. Just another day in the neighbourhood! Lots of laughs, some beautiful family moments and a pretty special way to celebrate Nana’s birthday while finally putting the finishing touches on this Mitzvah adventure. Guys, what a lovely afternoon. A terrific family, a beautiful fall day and a whole lot of fun. Way to go!
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The Story of the Day: Selected Photos: HERE
All the Photos: HERE
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See more of my Toronto Bar and Bat Mitzvah photography in the portfolio.