Welcome to my blog! My name is Melanie Galbrand-Chen and I am the owner and creative force behind Verve Photo Co.

Verve is a boutique wedding and lifestyle photography company based out of Toronto, but available internationally. What this means is I only take a limited amount of weddings per year to give my clients the support and service they deserve. The relationships I build with my clients mean more to me then any accolade or award. Nothing is more rewarding then continuing to share the lives of my clients by documenting their milestones through maternity, baby and family photos years after their nuptials.

Each wedding, milestone or event I shoot is a new and exciting venture, and regardless of race, religion, or orientation, I promise to capture your day with artistry, honor and respect.

Please be sure to check back often, and feel free to comment or share any of my posts with your family and friends. Thanks for stopping by.

--Melanie

Heather + Jeanette | Married, Ithaca, NY

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

I can’t believe this happened! After 15 + years together my best friend Jeanette married the love of her life after announcing they were expecting their first child together. Even more special, they married on my birthday in an intimate ceremony and are expecting their daughter to arrive the same week as my second daughter. I can’t describe how their friendship has changed my life. They were there for me during the hardest of times, and inspired me to find the love I deserved. Today at 2:42am they welcomed baby Naava into their lives and I am so overwhelmed with joy for this next stage of their life. I was hoping we could have our daughters on the same day, but for now, my baby girl is staying put! Congratulations Heather and Jeanette. I love you both so much, and I can’t wait for our beautiful family reunion of ALL GIRLS!!!

Xo Mel

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