Styled Shoot – Let Love Bloom

Styled Shoot – Let Love Bloom

When Megan approached me with her idea to design a styled shoot around the apple blossoms that appear for a brief time each year, I was in! We quickly collaborated with local vendors to create a feminine, floral, and magical design. From the smallest detail (a gorgeous pearl engagement ring), to the most delicious detail (the rose gold icing drip) – I loved every moment of this day. The final photos show a light and airy mood, with our model dancing in the field. In reality, this styled shoot was almost cancelled! On what must have been the windiest day in Thunder Bay’s history, all the apple blossoms at our original shoot location had fallen off the trees, and to top things off – the power was out. We immediately chose a new location – Megan’s backyard, which had enough cover from the wind that her own apple blossoms remained intact. The wind continued to cause problems behind the scenes – knocking over floral centrepieces and glassware, pouring water on our wallpaper table runner, and blowing print materials all over the backyard. As a team, we all held the décor in place until Megan was ready to snap her photo – and ran out of the shot. It was a challenging shoot, but it was truly a pleasure to work with such amazing, creative and talented women – most of whom are owners of their own small businesses. Collaboration > Competition! I had so much fun during this shoot, and I love the final images that Megan captured – I know you will too. Enjoy. xo

Thanks to these lovely collaborators:

Photography – Cascades Photo + Video (Megan) @cascadesphoto
Design / Styling – State & Co. (Georgia) @stateandco
Paper / Calligraphy – Amy Sylvia Designs (Amy) @amysylviadesigns
Florals / Decor – Velvet Rope Floral (Natalia) @velvetropefloral
Bridal Hair – Deelicious Hair (Daniela) @deelicioushair
Bridal Makeup – Wink Beauty Studio (Carly) @winkbeautystudio
Vintage Furniture – Heirlooms Vintage Rentals (Megan) @heirloomstbay
Rental Items – Equipment World (Lia) @tentsandeventstbay
Cake – Whiskey & Sage (Amber) @whiskeyandsage