Posts in Anniversaries
Proof that Romance is Still Thriving in the Prairies

Marriage, in all of its ups and downs, is something to be celebrated at every stage, whether it’s the day of your wedding, surviving the first year or after 50 years together. This couple wanted to celebrate their 15th anniversary in style with a stunning hybrid photo session with photographer Beauti Photography. We love their styled approach and bohemian vibes!

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Rugged Ontario Anniversary Session

This week Vale + Vine is dedicated its posts to romantic portrait sessions for those already married.  This anniversary shoot for Kevin + Jennifer by Julia Park Photography required a bit of a hike and a race against the light, but boy was the setting worth every stride.  Shot at the Bruce Peninsula National Park in southern Ontario, the rugged terrain showcases ancient cedars and massive dolomite limestone cliffs....

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Vibrant Autumn Anniversary Session

These autumnal hues are what we love most about fall right?  Because they are what ignite the senses with a desire for cozy nights by the fire with hot cider in hand, crisp evening walks with crunchy leaves underfoot, the scent of apples, pumpkins, and roasted root veggies in our ovens...

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Portraits from Rural France

Jenna + Jody Hill are a creative couple hailing from Canada's Okanagan Valley, who have built careers as a photographer (Jenna) and a cinematographer (Jody) in the fine art wedding industry through the use of film--a medium many believe is dying out, but in fact has experienced a renaissance over the past decade.  For those couples looking to achieve a sense of timelessness, romance, and handcrafted artistry on their wedding day, fine art film wedding photography and cinematography is an ideal choice.  

While traveling in France, Jody + Jenna were photographed by renowned film wedding photographer Erich McVey...

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Oregon Coast Anniversary Session

This morning I have the honour of sharing a shoot by renowned fine art film photographer, Erich McVey, featuring Canadian photographer Jessica Rose, and her husband Daniel, in an anniversary session captured on film along the Oregon Coast.  I first met Erich and his wife Amy while attending Jose Villa's photography workshop in Mexico four years ago, and have since really enjoyed watching Erich's photographic career and creative work take off and inspire a new generation of film photographers, as well as challenge current wedding photographers to push their work to new limits...

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French Countryside Anniversary Session

Whenever fine art film photographer Jenna Hill and her husband and filmmaker Jody Hill set out on their travels, I'm always curious to see what sort of scenic, light-filled imagery will be filtering through my Instagram and Facebook feeds.  As the Okanagan Valley's premiere film wedding photographer, Jenna has a special knack for drawing out natural beauty and genuine interactions from within her subjects without forcing a specific 'look' or contriving a scene...

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