I am so excited to announce that we are welcoming back
Lynn Fletcher of Lynn Fletcher Weddings & Confetti Wedding Magazine.
Lynn is one of the best local industry supporters you will ever meet.  
She is cheering you on, and rooting for you to succeed.  

If you are an event planner who is on the fence about coming to our retreat, there is a lot of hands on time, set up and styling, and more...I would
encourage you to join us.  Building your portfolio is important as well.

We are interrupting our regularly scheduled 'feature friday' to show off some super fun images from our Flat Lay Photo Styling Session from earlier this week!!
Thank you to Melanie of Grey Lily Photography for sending some sneak peeks to share!!!

~ florals provided by Sweet Bloom Floral Design ~

What an incredible day to build our community through networking and teaming up to create beautiful flat lay designs.

~ gifts provided by Box Smith Modern Gifts & Confetti Wedding Magazine ~

Our attendees were welcomed in to the workshop with work stations all decked out with a welcome gift, and treats!!!

~ styling props provided by Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals ~

Our styling bar & floral bar were ready for everyone to exercise their creativity.

~ lunch provided by Food Works Craft Catering ~​

As always, we have incredible food for our attendees!!  
​We have to keep our guests nourished!!!

~ stationery pieces provided by The Social Page ~​

Although we are mostly a wedding and event community, we were so lucky to have creatives from other industries with us.  We are so excited to build our network, and foster all areas of entrepreneurship!!!

~ jewelry pieces provided byApostle Boutique ~

~ grooms pieces provided by Ed Williams Menswear ~

I would like to THANK each of you for attending, supporting and sponsoring
our flat lay sessions!  This is the list of amazing vendors who joined us for our
​third flat lay day!  

Host: The Open Trunk Workshop
Event Photographer: Grey Lily Photography
Florals: Sweet Bloom Floral Design
Styling Props: Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals
Venue: Glenmore Sailing Club
Stationery: The Social Page
Jewelry: Apostle Boutique
Mens Wear: Ed Williams Mens Wear
Caterer: Food Works Craft Catering
Gift Boxes: Box Smith Modern Gifts
Magazines: Confetti Wedding Magazine

...and don't forget to get on the email list to get ADVANCE NOTICE
​of upcoming workshops!

from Glenda...

Photography has been a passion of mine since I was 17 years old and got my first 35mm film camera.  (ya I know I just dated myself a little) In those days I was mostly photographing landscapes and nature.

I started getting serious about photography about 4 years ago after being laid off from my day job as a Environmental Engineering Technologist. My husband Roy encouraged me to follow my passion of photography...So I went back to SAIT and took my Photography Certificate.  While still completing my Certificate I started second shooting weddings for another photographer, often for little or no pay, just for the experience.  

I LOVE photographing weddings, they are such a joyous event with so many happy people and pretty details it is my main photography passion. As much as I love the traditional pretty wedding photos, I love capturing people in the moment, laughing, hugging, talking, just being themselves.

I also love photographing families and babies. Capturing that perfect light and that nuance with the baby and parent that has real feeling is my goal.  I prefer a lifestyle type photo with some props but all natural light.  

I volunteer my photography services for charity [fundraiser] car shows such as "Show your Ride for Brandon" and "Rides for Relief" as I believe in giving back to the community.  It's a feel good Karma thing.

You can follow Glenda on 
Facebook  &  Instagram

good morning lovers!

morning mimosas have never looked so good!

from Vanessa...

My name is Vanessa; I was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. I’m currently living in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta and enjoy the change in pace of life and the scenery around the province is outstanding! I work part-time as a Licensed Practical Nurse and enjoy the rewards and struggles that come with a nursing career. However, my main passion is photography!

I have a love for abandoned homesteads and buildings; the history of them has always captivated my imagination and feeds my creativity.  What type of families lived there? What made them leave? How long has it been vacant? My ideal day would be travelling the Alberta back roads looking for these hidden gems!
I enjoy taking photographic workshops throughout the province; it allows me to work alongside other photographers and network within the large Albertan photographer community! I have also taken classes at the Burwell School of Photography in Edmonton, Alberta and have learned many tips and tricks that I continue to use on a daily basis.

I have been taking pictures since my late teens, but just recently as 2016 started taking it seriously. I enjoy capturing images that tell a story or portray a relationship in a relaxed, candid, naturally lit setting. To me, the best feeling in the world is hearing the words of a happy client. I know the options for photographers these days are endless, so I consider it an extreme honour when a client chooses me to capture their memories.

Please feel free to take a look throughout my website and don’t hesitate to contact me for any additional information needed. 
- Vanessa :)
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you can follow Vanessa on
​facebook & instagram

This is how morning coffee should be!  

I love the play on reflection and shots from outdoors looking
​in that Vanessa captured.

Such great images of our Cozy Couple Session!
​Can't wait to do this again!

I absolutely adore how this community comes together and creates such magic.  I love sharing their work with our features...so watch for more to come!!
vendor list:
lead photographer Meg Skalicky
planning & host The Open Trunk Workshop
rentals & styling Heather Johnston of Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals
creative & production assistant Chelsea Townsend of Coco & Ash Weddings & Events
hair and make up by Robin Hubert of Avenue Beauty
kimono Lost in Layers
models Ashia & Kevin Sanders
lunch & food props The Italian Farmhouse
venue private residence
swag bags provided by The Open Trunk Workshop, Box Smith, Lost in Layers & DOTE magazine