With the month of November around the bend and seasonal festivities about to ramp up, I would hazard a guess there are a host of holiday brides trying to avoid biting their nails when it comes to considering the weather and their winter wedding portraits. Which is why Jodi + Charles' wedding day portraits shot just after New Year's in Montana by Orange Photographie, are the perfect antidote to any winter wedding stress....
Read MoreOne of the things I've been hearing a lot lately is how overwhelming Pinterest and DIY weddings can be. I hear you loud and clear on that one! While Pinterest is perfect for inspiration, too much emphasis on details (the kind that are going to feel superfluous and dated only a short time later) can lead brides to feel stressed out and overwhelmed. Fortunately, the fine art wedding aesthetic that Vale + Vine celebrates, emphasizes organic details found in nature along with those handcrafted details that possess an heirloom quality...
Read MoreThere's nothing like the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains to set the stage for a wedding ceremony imbued with both majesty and serenity. The space Brandy + Justin chose for their Rocky Mountain nuptials offers minimal distraction and breathtaking scenery at the same time, something I believe only nature in all her glory can hold in tandem. I know the world is filled with overwhelming natural beauty, but Canadians are blessed to have it in spades....
Read MoreThanks to Cari Zhu Photography, Victoria + Stephen's engagement session is gracing Vale + Vine today. If you hadn't noticed, there's been a bit of an engagement windfall around here lately, but that's because we're fast approaching engagement season and I realize many freshly engaged brides will be looking for inspiration along with photographers who might suit their style....
Read MoreThe first time I encountered a lace bridal creation by renowned gown designer Claire Pettibone, I was shooting photographer Jana Williams and her husband Dave Baez who were our models at Jose Villa's photography workshop in Mexico. Seeing the craftsmanship and detail in person were truly inspiring and I've been a big fan of all things Claire Pettibone ever since...
Read MoreThere's something truly refreshing about Erin + Joshua's Ontario woodland engagement session by Heidi Lau Photography. It's filled with emotive images, strong compositions, and beautiful light, but what enables all of those things to really stand out is the fact that the session isn't hindered by...
Read MoreInspired by the Biblical book and character of Ruth, this simple inspired styled shoot by Esther Funk Photography offers Vale + Vine readers a rich yet humble look perfect for a fall engagement session, bridesmaids' get-together, or rehearsal dinner....
Read MoreAs today is officially the Thanksgiving holiday in Canada, I thought it would be fitting to feature a harvest-inspired engagement session shot by Kurtz Orpia Photography. I love the laid-back feel of Caitlin + Marko's shoot set amidst the vegetable garden on Marko's grandfather's horse farm....
Read MoreSome of you might recognize Richelle + Eric from their wedding photos by Brumley & Wells which were featured here on Vale + Vine several months ago. Sophisticated, romantic, and filled with natural light, the same characteristics that could be used to describe their wedding, followed the couple to Paris, where they now live and work as a husband + wife photography and cinematography team....
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