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What a thrill to have Chic Vintage Brides feature my recent photo shoot, filled with vintage wardrobe ideas for a modern honeymoon.  My hope is that it inspires brides as they pack their post-wedding bags. If you’re on the hunt for vintage ideas for your upcoming wedding, then Chic Vintage Brides is the blog for you.  Amy, the lovely […]

Chic vintage brides

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Did you know that Annie’s Bakery in Fish Creek park has been completely restored and is open once again?  I had the pleasure of shooting in Annie’s Bakery and Cafe last Friday and was reminded of how charming and nostalgic it is.  Here’s a snippet from Annie’s website… This quaint farmhouse was moved to its current spot in 1905 […]

Annie’s Bakery

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I hope you have the opportunity for one last hurrah on Labour Day.  The blog will be back in full swing this week, so see you back here tomorrow. Summer wedding shoes from Nine West Canada Photographs by Tara Whittaker Photography

Summer wedding shoes

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Starting with the one and only Carrie Bradshaw, the tulle skirt has made its way from the TV screen to the city streets, and is now one of the top fall fashion trends.  Kari from Adorn Boutique in Inglewood is now carrying an array of tulle skirts by Space 46 and styled this fashion staple in three ways, perfect […]

Fall fashion trends at Adorn

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Last week I posted images from a photo shoot with Modern Girls in Vintage Pearls.  Nadine, who blogs for MGVP from Perth, shared an illustration by Kelly Mekel, drawn from one of those images.  I’m completely smitten.  Here’s what Nadine had to say about Mekel…simple, effortless, whimsical and quite simply beautiful is how I would best describe […]

Portrait photography ideas

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It’s Throwback Thursday again and today I’m remembering this photo shoot highlighting unique wedding dresses from Frocks Modern in Calgary.  I adored the two-piece ‘Kensington’ by Carol Hannah, a draped linen ballgown skirt in blush, layered with champagne.  Eloise paired the Kensington with a silk jersey ballet tank and Shannon with a midriff-baring, lace bustier. Here’s the original post […]

Unique wedding dresses

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