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

Samantha + David | A Beth Torah Congregation Wedding, Toronto

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Samantha and David’s wedding day was a joyful celebration chock-full of meaningful Jewish rituals, and symbolic gestures. All of the festivities took place at the Beth Torah Congregation, in Toronto, a place that has special meaning to Samantha’s family.

Their was a real sense of sweetness to the early morning preparation, as Samantha was accompanied by her 6 year old daughter, Stevie, her mother and grandmother as she slipped into her wedding gown. Having 4 generations of women together in one place at one time is a magical moment that I wish we all could experience. Even more special is that Samantha and David are expecting their first child together. This new family of three will soon be four and what a blessed life they will have surrounded by their loving family and friends. My sincere congratulations go out to David and Samantha. You have a beautiful growing family and it was a pleasure to document your day.

M.