Meet the Team!

Meet the Team!

Rupert and Marlon are both from Baguio (BAG-ee-oh) City, which is a mountainous town in the Philippines known as the “City of Pines” due to its abundance of pine trees. Rupert and Marlon were acquaintances in elementary school, where they shared the same gym areas and cafeterias but were never in the same classes. Fast forward to 2009, when they reunited in Toronto, Canada, and discovered they shared the same interests in food, sneakers, and streetwear. Rupert then introduced Marlon to the world of photography. They often found themselves endlessly exploring the city, capturing whatever they could on their cameras and sometimes their iPhones. After countless hours of “working” together, they decided to team up and pursue wedding storytelling. With Rupert as the lead photographer and Marlon as the lead filmmaker, they created Pines & Maple as an homage to their origin and their future here in Canada. Their years of experience coupled with their outgoing personality and documentary-style filmmaking, make them a great asset to have on your wedding day! While weddings are usually full work days for them, you’ll still find them vibing with you and your guests at the end of the night!

Rupert

Lead Photographer

Rupert is a fun, energetic photographer/videographer who loves capturing authentic moments in an editorial style. Like a ‘fly on the wall’ (or ninja!), he blends into the background, focusing on candid shots and real emotions that bring a touch of nostalgia to every frame.

Marlon

Lead Videographer

Marlon is a filmmaker capturing love’s essence through cinematic storytelling. With an eye for detail and heart for emotions, he creates films that immortalize your unique journey. Committed to excellence, he continues to refine and elevate his craft, ensuring your moments are treasured forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We require a signed contract and a non-refundable 30% retainer in order to reserve your date in our calendars!

    Before anything else, let's hop on a Google Meet or meet up for coffee to put a face to a name and get to know each other better!

  • We are located in Toronto but available worldwide!

  • For sure we do! We are keen to go on an adventure, especially if that is really meaningful to you.

    There are a handful of destinations we would love to photograph a wedding in and if yours is in that list, we have special pricing and discount for that!

  • Yes we do! Travel fees may apply depending on where you the location is. Feel free to inquire and we can chat more on what that may look like!

  • Depending on the time of the season and time your wedding is booked, your gallery is delivered either be within 6 - 8 Weeks or within 12 Weeks on peak season. Estimated delivery time is stated the contract that we will both sign. Couple sessions gallery are delivered within 4 weeks.

    Of course, we do our best to deliver you your photos as soon as we can!

  • Photographers and videographers hire second shooters to ensure no moment is missed. They capture different angles, cover simultaneous events (like the couple getting ready in separate locations), and provide extra support, making sure the final gallery or film is as comprehensive and dynamic as possible. Second Shooters are highly recommended for weddings with 75+ Guests. Third Shooters are also recommended for weddings with 175+ guests.