If there's one place in Canada where you might chance upon a woodland fairy, that would be British Columbia's enchanted west coast. From secluded turquoise inlets and and emerald rainforests that produce jungle-sized ferns and soft mossy floors, the islands off the west coast invite a sense of artistic whimsy and expression unlike anywhere else in the country...
Read MoreI am a sucker for a vibrant look that doesn't feel forced, and Amber + Scott's Stratford, Ontario engagement session definitely fits the bill. Set in the Shakespearean Gardens and along the Avon River, this shoot by Martina Wendland is a mix of perfumed garden and vibrant woodland that evokes a natural, radiant feel...
Read MoreThis styled shoot from Vancouver's Boheme Workshop hosted and photographed by Artiese Studios and Vasia Photography is a gem rife with perfectly tangled botanicals, layers of earthen pastels, and a sense of heritage and grandeur that emanates from the location itself, setting the tone for a decadent collection shot at Vancouver's Hycroft Manor. The images featured here showcase a variety of wedding details and ideas that obviously work well for an opulent setting, but ones that could be just as suitable for a small garden wedding....
Read MoreI have to admit that living in California during this current (going on two year) drought has really made me miss Canada's weather. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for warmth and sunshine and a blissful Mediterranean climate, but this past week when I returned to Manitoba I couldn't get over how green everything was. I revelled in the lushness of it all, soaking up every ounce of greenery before returning to my parched, adopted home...
Read MoreThis coming September 20-24, Vasia Photography and Artiese Studios of Canada will be joining forces yet again to host the Boheme Workshop, an intensive, luxurious 5-day photography workshop set in Messina, Greece. Shown here on Vale + Vine is a natural Mediterranean shoot by Vasia Photography and styled by Tahnee Sanders, featuring organic local details such as a bridal bouquet crafted by Celsia Floral from olive boughs and a delicate gold hairpiece from an Athenian artisan's market....
Read MoreThese past ten days I've had the pleasure of spending time in and around Winnipeg, Manitoba with family, friends, and some of the area's finest fine art wedding vendors. I finally had the chance to meet film photographer Brittany Mahood who is based in both Manitoba and Phoenix, AZ, and I'm thrilled to show her work once again....
Read MoreWhen someone mentions Vancouver, a sunshine-filled urban street scene is not what tends to come to mind, but Vancouver residents living in one of Canada's most picturesque locales know that a sun-filled day brings out the city's most vibrant, cheerful best. From the city's blue-green mountains stretching up from the waters of the Pacific Ocean and soaring behind gleaming skyscrapers to...
Read MoreWhenever I hear that Silvie Gil 's photography workshops in France are just around the corner, there's no doubt in my mind that the crème de la crème of wedding styling and imagery are soon to follow. Photographed at the Chateau de Varennes, (rated by CNN as one of the top 10 venues in the world) classic styling and light-filled scenes are rich with creamy blush undertones and striking wine-coloured accents. Captured on film by Artiese Studios...
Read MoreThis year's been a big one for Canadian fine art film photographer Justine Milton of Milton Photography. She's recently been named one of Canada's Top 30 photographers under 30, which is a huge honour, and especially exciting because last year I don't believe there were any film fine art wedding photographers selected...
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