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

Lucy + Tu | Toronto Winter Engagement Session

Monday, February 10, 2014

Toronto winter engagement, Toronto beach engagement

It was a VERY cold and windy afternoon, but we decided it was now or never for our winter engagement session. I met Lucy and Tu at the Toronto Beach where the water was raging and the snowfall made it a challenge to keep your eyes open. It’s hard to believe that this beautiful landscape is part of downtown Toronto, as it looked so desolate once we were out there. I immediately fell in love with our surroundings, and the sun peaked out for just a minute or two to capture a glimpse of the rays reflecting off the lake. We had some fun moments with a couple of dogs who decided they would join the shoot…wet doggy kisses for Lucy and Tu and another decided to steal my mittens. We had a good laugh, and the mittens were eventually returned!

I’m looking forward to being a part of Lucy and Tu’s wedding this summer where (hopefully) the weather conditions will be a little more forgiving.

M.

Toronto winter engagement, Toronto beach engagement