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

Catherine + Jason | Photobooth Madness!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Krista and I decided it would be fun to have a Photobooth at my sister, Cat’s, wedding in Whistler. Little did we know how wild the Photobooth would actually end up. Cat and her (now) husband Jason scrounged up costumes, mullet wigs, boas and props, making this Photobooth a little on the crazy side! If you look closely you can see me in a few shots, and even Krista is in there in the most unflattering bunny ears and Groucho Glasses. (Sorry Krista!) The costumes and props really brought out the nutty side of the guests and once the photobooth was wrapped for the night these props made their way to the dance floor for some ridiculous dance shots! Special thanks to Sabrina Henry who not only assisted Krista in shooting Catherine and Jason’s wedding, but for running the Photobooth and capturing some of the craziest photos of the day.

M.

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