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

Sherman + Hoyana | Hot Air Balloon Engagement, Asheville North Carolina

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

I apologize for my lack of blogging. I have fallen in love with the instantaneous of Instagram, but I have so many stunning images and adventures to share from this past year. It’s no secret to those who know me know I have made life changes, prioritizing the raising of two intelligent, curious and beautiful little girls, my daughters, my loves.

That being said, my first love, photography still inspires me daily. I absolutely loved traveling to Asheveille North Carolina for the engagement shoot of Sherman & Hoyana. After getting engaged originally on a hot air balloon, they knew they wanted to incorporate this into their shoot. They fell in love with a particular balloon in North Carolina, so that’s where we headed. We had many obstacles, and limited time, but despite the winds, a damaged balloon, and not being able to actually fly due to the conditions, we made the best of it. These two are truly sweet and I enjoyed being their third wheel exploring tourist destinations with them all weekend. Thanks Hoyana & Sherman for a wonderful experience.

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