It's the trifecta of engagement sessions: one part romantic lighting and location, one part couple in love and beautifully styled, and one part photographic brilliance. Isn't it amazing how a simple country location at just the right time of day can set the tone for a breathtaking experience? This languid Ontario landscape provides the perfect backdrop for an engagement shoot by Colorado fine art film photographers Brumley & Wells, who not only capture the setting with skill and intentionality, but also reveal their ability to pose Natalie and Nick in ways that are as flattering and natural as they are timeless and artful....

EngagementsJaime FenwickApril 15, 2015Engagement Session, Hudson's Bay, Spring, Film, Brumley + Wells, Ontario, FieldsComment

Natural Vancouver Engagement Session

Windswept and natural, this engagement shoot by Guico Photography at Lighthouse Park in Vancouver, BC, is pared down to the essentials. With a wardrobe that consists of clean lines and comfort, colour-blocking that provides a bit of pop against a gray sky, and bare feet in keeping with the couple's relaxed demeanour,...

EngagementsJaime FenwickApril 8, 2015Spring, Engagement Session, Vancouver, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Film, NaturalComment

British Columbia Coastal Engagement Photos

I never tire of seeing what romantic, light-filled images Adrian Michael sends my way, and I doubt Vale + Vine readers do either. Here, Adrian captures some of the best of what British Columbia's west coast has to offer, a shoreline and waterscape filled with rich yet subtle hues, a peacefulness that comes with sunset on the water, and a couple who brings style and comfort together--and goodness knows we on the west coast are serious about making this combination work for just about every situation!...

Winter Woodland Engagement Shoot

While 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....

EngagementsJaime FenwickMarch 6, 2015Winter, Ontario, Engagement Session, Woodland, Forest, Snow Comment

Big Sky Montana Engagement Session

This shoot by Samantha Lord is for all those couples who find the space where prairies meet the mountains as romantic as all get out, and long for a way to incorporate this sort of majestic landscape into their own love story. Though MJ + Fredo are tying the knot on Long Island in New York, the couple decided to plunge themselves into the wilds of Montana for an engagement session quite unlike anything one could conjure up on Long Island! Dramatic skies, sweeping vistas, rippling mountain waters, and a breeze you can practically feel on your face set the stage for this utterly romantic engagement session....

Sunshine + Snow Hamilton Engagement Session

Snowy 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...

DIY + Tutorials, EngagementsJaime FenwickFebruary 25, 2015Ontario, Woodland, Forest, Snow, Winter, FilmComment

West Vancouver Engagement Session

It's easy to be deterred by a grey-sky kind of day when an engagement session is on the books, but photographer Lani Elias along with Eric + Esther brought beauty and tender romance to what might otherwise seem like just a blank backdrop. But that's where great styling choices (a dark blue suit for Eric to provide some contrast, and a light, airy dress for Esther to keep things from getting to heavy), an ideal location (water and foliage always provide a little bit of colour), and the pairing of film with a great lab (which can provide a fabulous warm feel, even on a cool cloudy day), makes all the difference...

EngagementsJaime FenwickFebruary 16, 2015Engagement Session, VancouverComment

Ontario Engagement Session at the Bluffs

While the fine art film look is known for its heavy West Coast influences, it's been great to see photographers from eastern Canada spreading the look throughout their communities and championing the beauty of fine art wedding photography. During Vale + Vine's 50th post celebration week, I wanted to give our viewers something from Ontario to be inspired by, and Heidi Lau Photography provided an engagement shoot that fit the bill.

EngagementsJaime FenwickFebruary 4, 2015Ontario, Toronto, Eastern Canada, Film, Shoreline, LakesideComment

Artistic Woodland Engagement Session

Everything about this engagement session photographed by Adrian Michael resonates with me. The quality of photography, the natural setting, and obvious love of the couple - all of these things provide a solid foundation for a fantastic shoot, but what really seals the deal for me is that the details come together without overwhelming the eye. Here are a few reasons why I feel they come together well...

EngagementsJaime FenwickJanuary 23, 2015Engagement Session, Hipster, Forest, Woodland, Vintage, Vintage Car, Fall, AutumnComment

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