A blend of pastels and earth tones, sharp geometric angles and undulating organic lines, the desert brings to mind both minimalist and exotic sensibilities. Joshua Tree as inspiration is ideal...
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...I think there's something really precious about having portraits done while on the road, especially when romance is revived by the act of shedding daily rhythms and routines for the cloak of adventure...
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Whether you're planning a desert elopement or just love this desert-inspired palette, the warm pastel earth tones and airy but elegant styling are perfect for an evening under the setting sun. Deserts have a certain magic that I've never experienced anywhere else. They conjure up a sense of romance that is tied to adventure,...
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One of Canada's enduring winter traditions is escaping south for warmth, sunshine, and a break from the long winter that most of the country experiences. Of Georgia Photography from Saskatchewan found a sweet reprieve in the Arizona desert and returned home with wedding inspiration rife with dusky warm weather hues just right as summer colours begin to fill the Canadian landscape...
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There is something about the California light that draws photographers to its golden shores, oak-studded hillsides, striking deserts, abundant vineyards, and sun-dappled woodlands. So its no surprise that many Canadian photographers seek out California's sun-filled landscapes during the cooler months...
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When Elizabeth Messina hosts a photography workshop, you can be dead certain that the ambience, lighting, and details are going to be on point. Here, workshop attendee Maru Photography of Vancouver shares a collection of moody images that exude an old world appeal in a new world setting. Photographed at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, California, the inspiration captured could be executed beautifully at a number of Canada's own wineries or perhaps on a private estate. Russian olive trees are plentiful across the Canadian landscape which would make for a perfect substitute in the absence of more traditional species. And of course, roses are in no short supply....
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Destination inspiration will always have a home here on Vale + Vine, especially as a large contingent of Canadian couples choose to throw winter weddings in warmer locales. Today's feature is by Alberta photographer Justine Milton, shot on a private estate in Palm Springs, California. With a nuanced nod to the desert, the pastel gown, succulents, and cross-back chairs pair well with the natural surroundings and would translate easily to a destination weddings from Mexico to Morocco. For more wedding inspiration, follow Vale + Vine's Pinterest boards.
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The diversity of earth tones encompassed in this bridal styled shoot from Brushfire Photography in Arizona is exquisite. There's a really nice blend of strength and delicacy that is evoked through the palette used, with strength and boldness coming from the deep greens and warm rust and bronze tones, while barely blush, pale cream, and off-white endow a sense of tenderness and elegance. The perfect weave of soft and strong is even played out in the model's angelic hair colour and intense eyes and brows....
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