I love showing off the work of some of my favourite vendors out there, and today's feature highlights the exceptional talents of floral + wedding designer, Lauren Wiebe of Stone House Creative and fine art film photographer Brittany Mahood, both of whom I had a chance to meet in person last year in Manitoba. Lauren has provided her vision for the shoot seen here, so I'll just go ahead and let her share that with you...
Read More...A bridal look need not break the bank if styled and photographed well--even a lavish, couture gown can appear lacklustre unless draped and documented well. So if jaw-dropping wedding day portraits are of the utmost importance to you, then splurge on these three things...
Read MoreSpaces like this bucolic location for Jenna + Andrew's relaxed engagement session with Martina Wendland Photography offer an ideal opportunity for casual, undirected moments to unfold, yet also offer rich backdrops that bring diversity and interest to a photo shoot. Here at Vale + Vine, one of the main points of emphasis is...
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 MoreIf 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 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 MoreFeatured on Vale + Vine today is a woodland-inspired styled shoot photographed by Iulia Agnew Fotografie that blends soft country pinks with the verdant greens and sages of the forest. The blend of predominately green 'florals' with a foraged look, perfectly-placed delicate pink glassware and garden roses...
Read MoreWhile the blossoms are singing spring's praises in British Columbia's capital, Victoria, snow and sub-zero temperatures are reminding residents of eastern Canadian locales that the last vestiges of winter are still upon them. Hence the publication of one final (I think!) winter shoot for the season. If you're a bride, photographer, or stylist looking for some last-minute snowy engagement shoot inspiration, look no further than Blair + Matt's shoot featured on Vale + Vine, shot by Ontario photographer Kurtz Oripa....
Read MoreSnowy days that look deceptively warm are never a bad thing. There's something about being able to trudge hand-in-hand with your love through snowy drifts without having to be bundled to the max. The thought of warm sun on my face with snow beneath my feet brings to mind spring skiing and crisp country walks, and the last frosty mornings before the (muddy) thaw offers one more chance to embrace the best of winter...
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