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Oh friends....if you have been following along with our instagram feed you have seen some of the sneak peeks and images from our attendees start to pour in from our bridal boudoir portfolio builder this week! Check our instagram story highlights for shares from our attendees and behind the scenes.
~ inspiration boards for this design ~ Here are the first few sneak peeks we have from our brilliant lead photographer, Christy D Swanberg, for Hello There Darling Boudoir Photography.
I cannot begin to thank the vendors who brought this beauty of a day to life! design + styling Heather Johnston Creative lead photographer Christy D. Swanberg of Hello There Darling venue Venue 308 model + lingerie Sam Karl hair + makeup Robin Hubert of Avenue Beauty florals Rhonda Fernando of Creative Edge Flowers bedding + wardrobe Shades of Sleep bridal gown + veil Love Note Bridal Calgary jewelry Joanna Bisley Designs ambient lighting Coven Creative rentals Orange Trunk Vintage Rentals styling kits Curated Kits hand lettering Mountain Grove Studios poem From Salt + Sea caterer Food Works Craft Catering workshop Wild Rose Weddings + Workshops
We bring these designs to life to help you build your portfolio, but also to help you build your confidence, and your network of industry vendors. We always leave one of our workshop days on a high...the connections and the confidence tops all else...and then we start seeing images pour in, and are on a high all over again. so, thank you Thank you for putting your trust in us to produce quality styled designs for you to learn and build on. We are so appreciative to each of our attendees!  thank you
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| There is a great feeling when we get to bring together a team like this to capture a magical day. |
Join us for behind the scenes tomorrow as we share some of our amazing talented vendors and attendees work via social media stories!
Thank you
~H
We are so excited to announce our boudoir session date!
Thank you so much to our original vendors who have been so amazing and patient as we navigate rescheduling our sessions during this crazy time!!
Thank you so much to our original vendors who have been so amazing and patient as we navigate rescheduling our sessions during this crazy time!!
~ images via pinterest ~
Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
Calgary, Alberta
11 am - 4 pm
Calgary, Alberta
11 am - 4 pm
| ~ click below for your ticket request ~ |
~ images via pinterest ~
We welcome Christy of
Christy D. Swanberg Photography and Hello There Darling Boudoir Photography
to the role of lead photographer and guide for our attendees.
Christy has been an active wedding and boudoir photographer for 10 years in Calgary. She is a Southern Lady, with a outgoing personality that makes you feel like you have been friends for years. Christy's style is all about the client. She has a knack of creating a comfortable atmosphere and making things fun and upbeat!
We welcome Christy with open arms as she shares her experience and knowledge with you, and helps to guide attendees through posing, and creating a comfortable space for your boudoir clients.
Christy D. Swanberg Photography and Hello There Darling Boudoir Photography
to the role of lead photographer and guide for our attendees.
Christy has been an active wedding and boudoir photographer for 10 years in Calgary. She is a Southern Lady, with a outgoing personality that makes you feel like you have been friends for years. Christy's style is all about the client. She has a knack of creating a comfortable atmosphere and making things fun and upbeat!
We welcome Christy with open arms as she shares her experience and knowledge with you, and helps to guide attendees through posing, and creating a comfortable space for your boudoir clients.
Our fine art session will focus on bridal boudoir, however, posing and styling of this boudoir session can be related to any session you want to recreate with and for your own clients. We are here to help you build your portfolio, and create a niche for your personal style of boudoir photography.
We encourage photographers of any style, novice or expert to join us for this portfolio builder.
If you have considered boudoir photography as a part of your service but are unsure how to get started...this workshop session is for you.
If you are brand new to photography and want to try new areas to learn what your niche is...this workshop is for you.
If you are a photographer who captures moodier tones and more dramatic exposure...this workshop is still for you!! We are creating a fine art style, but as an artist, you are able to capture and edit your own images within your personal style to showcase in your portfolio to your clients.
If you have any questions at all about our workshop series, please reach out! We are here to help you build and grow your business.
We look forward to meeting and working with each of you
If you have considered boudoir photography as a part of your service but are unsure how to get started...this workshop session is for you.
If you are brand new to photography and want to try new areas to learn what your niche is...this workshop is for you.
If you are a photographer who captures moodier tones and more dramatic exposure...this workshop is still for you!! We are creating a fine art style, but as an artist, you are able to capture and edit your own images within your personal style to showcase in your portfolio to your clients.
If you have any questions at all about our workshop series, please reach out! We are here to help you build and grow your business.
We look forward to meeting and working with each of you
Our session will include:
tips on posing/lighting; guiding attendees through the day
professionally styled set, with two installs for optimal portfolio images + use of the venue architecture
guide on social media sharing + tips on using portfolio builders to boost your business
styling details
abundant floral instalment
coffee & tea station + catered lunch
Calgary, Alberta
$225 +tax
Venue 308
Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals
Christy D. Swanberg Photography
Creative Edge Flowers & Events
Avenue Beauty
Curated Kits
Model Samantha Karl
Food Works Craft Catering
tips on posing/lighting; guiding attendees through the day
professionally styled set, with two installs for optimal portfolio images + use of the venue architecture
guide on social media sharing + tips on using portfolio builders to boost your business
styling details
abundant floral instalment
coffee & tea station + catered lunch
Calgary, Alberta
$225 +tax
Venue 308
Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals
Christy D. Swanberg Photography
Creative Edge Flowers & Events
Avenue Beauty
Curated Kits
Model Samantha Karl
Food Works Craft Catering
thank you
~H
Wild Rose Weddings + Workshops
With all this down time, I have been able to work on website projects, get social platforms topped up, and evaluate what the workshop looks like moving forward.
I grew up down the road from my Grandmother who had the most beautiful wild rose bushes growing in her front yard. When we moved to Alberta, the wild rose rang so true for me! Felt like home, even so far away from where I grew up.
I grew up down the road from my Grandmother who had the most beautiful wild rose bushes growing in her front yard. When we moved to Alberta, the wild rose rang so true for me! Felt like home, even so far away from where I grew up.
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I have had so much great opportunity to work alongside some SUPER fantastic industry friends as The Open Trunk Workshop, and I want to create an even bigger space for them to shine here! We are growing, and building...making changes, and evolving. We are here to create a safe space for all wedding industry vendors to work and play, share and learn, educate and...did I say play??? haha.
YIKES!!
Saying it out loud is a bit scary...but it is something I've been working on, and looking at in the background for a while now! So watch for our change over...starting with Instagram + the blog today, and all the rest to follow this week!
Saying it out loud is a bit scary...but it is something I've been working on, and looking at in the background for a while now! So watch for our change over...starting with Instagram + the blog today, and all the rest to follow this week!
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We will still be offering the fun and informative workshops in the series,
but we will also be adding MORE!
We want to be a well rounded wedding industry team member!
but we will also be adding MORE!
We want to be a well rounded wedding industry team member!
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I will thank you in advance for your patience as we move things around, make changes to how the website is laid out, and finally launch the new stuff!
Here's to looking ahead and to all the Wild Roses...and to great industry friends!
Here's to looking ahead and to all the Wild Roses...and to great industry friends!
thank you
~H
When it comes to stationery, we have some talented friends in this industry...and they always deliver the most amazing art!
From styled shoot designs to flat lay + photo styling workshops...we are always looking for just the right style of stationery to suit!
Menu cards, place cards, itineraries. They are all important details of the day, and we rely on the amazing stationers we work with to bring it all together.
We hope you have a fabulous stationer to work with on your wedding and event designs. Here is a list of the talents we get to work with...all shown above!
Pink Umbrella Designs
Lovesky Designs
The Social Page
Create Love Designs
Art + Alexander
Stevie + Bean Paperie
Debbie Wong Designs
Pink Umbrella Designs
Lovesky Designs
The Social Page
Create Love Designs
Art + Alexander
Stevie + Bean Paperie
Debbie Wong Designs
thanks friends
~H
We love a well styled Groom!
| Pulling together a groom look for each styled shoot is as important as the bridal look. We want it to work together, as the couple would when choosing their own wedding fashion + styles. |
| A crisp, classic black suit is as stylish as it comes. Ed Williams Menswear is bar none when it comes to giving the classic suit an ante up! |
| Looking for a modern twist on European Elegance, Ed Williams can guide you to the exact suit you didn't know you were looking for! |
| For a more casual look, you can still count on Ed Williams Menswear to suit up your groom in style. |
| If you are looking for some different designs, and styles, you can check out the men's fashion at Supreme Menswear. From eclectic plaids to rich velour colours, they have some fabulous pieces to choose from. |
| Casual separates for engagements + elopements can be found at these local menswear shops as well. Atelier By Ensemble + Espy When your styled shoot calls for a little bit of laid back groom style, try local menswear shops off the beaten path. |
As we mentioned at the top, we love a well styled groom!
Finding the right look is easy when you have the right vendors there to help you with expertise in their field. Trust in your vendor team to truly show off their services + style.
We hope you find this 'guide to stellar groom's wear' helpful!
Thank you to the vendors in the styled shoots above for always bringing their A Game, and helping us bring our designs + visions to life.
Check back for more great vendor inspo!
Finding the right look is easy when you have the right vendors there to help you with expertise in their field. Trust in your vendor team to truly show off their services + style.
We hope you find this 'guide to stellar groom's wear' helpful!
Thank you to the vendors in the styled shoots above for always bringing their A Game, and helping us bring our designs + visions to life.
Check back for more great vendor inspo!
thanks friends
~H
Social Sharing can be daunting...WE KNOW IT!!
But with a few simple tips, we will teach you the best practices
for sharing...and, how to get shared!!
But with a few simple tips, we will teach you the best practices
for sharing...and, how to get shared!!
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RE-SHARES
Once you have shared your images via social media platforms, you will see the vendors start to re-share them too. This is the goal friends!
With each list of vendors in a shoot, we also have a list of advertisers! For each vendor who re-shares, we are being seen by their audience too. Besides a few minutes of time, it costs us nothing! Essentially free advertising.
Once you have shared your images via social media platforms, you will see the vendors start to re-share them too. This is the goal friends!
With each list of vendors in a shoot, we also have a list of advertisers! For each vendor who re-shares, we are being seen by their audience too. Besides a few minutes of time, it costs us nothing! Essentially free advertising.
| HOT TIP: create a dm pod for your vendors on instagram to share a copy + paste credit list to make it easy to share posts with your styled shoot team |
HASHTAG SHARES
Using hashtags in your captions will add your images to the queue of each hashtag used. As we mentioned in Part 1 of our blog post, each major wedding blog has its own # they encourage wedding industry accounts to use to be featured. Check the account profile of your fav blog to see what their preferred hashtag is. They make it as easy as possible to get seen.
Using hashtags in your captions will add your images to the queue of each hashtag used. As we mentioned in Part 1 of our blog post, each major wedding blog has its own # they encourage wedding industry accounts to use to be featured. Check the account profile of your fav blog to see what their preferred hashtag is. They make it as easy as possible to get seen.
| HOT TP: save your hashtag lists in a note on your phone so its easy copy + paste when posting. |
STORY SHARES
Sharing in stories is so easy to do! When you are tagged, you will get a notification of the story share, and you can share that in your story as well. In your notifications, you can click on add to story and BAM...story re-shared yet again!
Sharing in stories is so easy to do! When you are tagged, you will get a notification of the story share, and you can share that in your story as well. In your notifications, you can click on add to story and BAM...story re-shared yet again!
| ONE LAST HOT TIP: with each tag in a photo, engage in the post. Liking the post is great. Even better to engage with the post by commenting. (and as cute as emojis are...use your words first!) |
The end story here friends, is that sharing your images, and re-sharing images via social media is ALWAYS A GOOD THING. There are little rules, and etiquette to follow when sharing a team effort, but all in all...its the easiest and cheapest way to get seen. Try it today...and watch your engagement grow!
Full Vendor Credit List from Images Used Above.
The Open Trunk // Orange Trunk // Erin Shepley Photography // Chic & Grace Studios // The Explorer's Society // Eagle Pass Lodge //Fern & Frond // Avenue Beauty // Durand Bridal // Ed Williams Mens Wear // Mountain Grove Studios // Lindsay & Sean // The Social Page // Sugar By Tracy // Glacier Helicopters // Apostle Boutique
thanks friends
~H
Social Sharing can be daunting...WE KNOW IT!!
But with a few simple tips, we will teach you the best practices
for sharing...and, how to get shared!!
But with a few simple tips, we will teach you the best practices
for sharing...and, how to get shared!!
TAGS
When sharing your images via instagram, there is one easy rule you can use to make tags work for you!
If someone had a hand in the image...you tag them. Everyone of those vendors will then get notified of your post!
It couldn't be simpler to get your images seen.
When sharing your images via instagram, there is one easy rule you can use to make tags work for you!
If someone had a hand in the image...you tag them. Everyone of those vendors will then get notified of your post!
It couldn't be simpler to get your images seen.
| HOT TIP: if you don't have a full vendor credit list, ask the creative director/planner for one. |
EXAMPLE:
In the image below, we have a photographer, the venue, the jacket, the calligraphy.
But what you don't see is: the stylist, the planner + the 2nd shooter, and the entire team that put this design together.
Something else you don't see...this image was captured by the 2nd shooter.
If you are curious, you can see this image posted in our Instagram today...have a peek at how we tagged it!
In the image below, we have a photographer, the venue, the jacket, the calligraphy.
But what you don't see is: the stylist, the planner + the 2nd shooter, and the entire team that put this design together.
Something else you don't see...this image was captured by the 2nd shooter.
If you are curious, you can see this image posted in our Instagram today...have a peek at how we tagged it!
TAGS IN CAPTIONS + PHOTOS
There are two spots to tag in instagram images. In your caption + in your photo. It is most beneficial to use both to get your image seen more. Just think of all those people being able to quickly share your post in their stories...now that's some easy sharing!
There are two spots to tag in instagram images. In your caption + in your photo. It is most beneficial to use both to get your image seen more. Just think of all those people being able to quickly share your post in their stories...now that's some easy sharing!
| HOT TIP: tag the full vendor team in your caption, and tag the vendors who had a hand in the actual image in your photo tag |
HASHTAGS
Using hashtags in your captions when shared in Instagram is the easiest way to get seen! Be diligent with your hashtag use. Change them up as per your post needs.
Using hashtags in your captions when shared in Instagram is the easiest way to get seen! Be diligent with your hashtag use. Change them up as per your post needs.
| HOT TIP: did you know that most wedding blogs have their own hashtag they ask you to use to get featured....how simple is that to do!!! |
Hope you enjoyed our social sharing tips...let us know how else we can serve you with wedding industry education! We are here to help!
| Full Vendor Credit List from Images Used Above. The Open Trunk // Orange Trunk // Erin Shepley Photography // Chic & Grace Studios // The Explorer's Society // Eagle Pass Lodge //Fern & Frond // Avenue Beauty // Durand Bridal // Ed Williams Mens Wear // Mountain Grove Studios // Lindsay & Sean // The Social Page // Sugar By Tracy // Glacier Helicopters // Apostle Boutique |
UP NEXT
Part 2 of our Social Sharing Series...
Part 2 of our Social Sharing Series...
thanks friends
~H
We have a fun new education class to announce!
We are offering Pinterest For Business (beginners class) over the next few weeks.
$35 / 3 classes.
Pinterest for Business is a game changer. I'll walk you through the steps of getting a business account, editing your account, navigating your business hub + pinning in your boards...and that's just the first class!!!
Class format is 40 minute online conference calls (via zoom) where I will share my screen with you as we walk through it together. Requirements include a zoom conference account, laptop/pc to follow along on,
and pen + paper for notes.
These classes are for those who do not yet have a business account, or
who have a business account, and are not quite sure what to do with it,
or how to grow it. This is not just for Wedding Industry!
May 11 / 13 / 15 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) 4 pm
1. beginner
2. pinning daily
3. extra pinteresting
Three 40 minute classes + follow up
We are keeping the classes short, with lots of info. You can email me questions prior to, and after each class.
Pinterest for Business is a game changer. I'll walk you through the steps of getting a business account, editing your account, navigating your business hub + pinning in your boards...and that's just the first class!!!
Class format is 40 minute online conference calls (via zoom) where I will share my screen with you as we walk through it together. Requirements include a zoom conference account, laptop/pc to follow along on,
and pen + paper for notes.
These classes are for those who do not yet have a business account, or
who have a business account, and are not quite sure what to do with it,
or how to grow it. This is not just for Wedding Industry!
May 11 / 13 / 15 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) 4 pm
1. beginner
2. pinning daily
3. extra pinteresting
Three 40 minute classes + follow up
We are keeping the classes short, with lots of info. You can email me questions prior to, and after each class.
With all of the downtime we are experiencing, and being unable to get out in the world to create in real life, I have found Pinterest to be a creative outlet for me and I feel so energized for my businesses to grow bigger and better when we get back to...well a new normal!
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I'm going to toot my own horn here just a little bit...
On March 22nd, I had a pretty decent 24k monthly viewers on Orange Trunk Pinterest. This morning, only 7 weeks later, my monthly viewership is at 348k
THATS A GROWTH OF 324k monthly viewers!!!
So, I quickly created a Pinterest Business Account for the Workshop, and I'm sitting steadily, just under 10k monthly views...from 0!
AND...I took to Curated Kits Pinterest Account...and took it from 719 ten days ago, to 9.2k as of this afternoon while I write this!
(these numbers do fluctuate with the flow of my daily pinning)
Those numbers are staggering when compared to a Social Media platform, like Instagram. Let me remind you that although those numbers are super impressive to watch climb...what you really want to see is traffic to your website...those link clicks is where its at friends!
On March 22nd, I had a pretty decent 24k monthly viewers on Orange Trunk Pinterest. This morning, only 7 weeks later, my monthly viewership is at 348k
THATS A GROWTH OF 324k monthly viewers!!!
So, I quickly created a Pinterest Business Account for the Workshop, and I'm sitting steadily, just under 10k monthly views...from 0!
AND...I took to Curated Kits Pinterest Account...and took it from 719 ten days ago, to 9.2k as of this afternoon while I write this!
(these numbers do fluctuate with the flow of my daily pinning)
Those numbers are staggering when compared to a Social Media platform, like Instagram. Let me remind you that although those numbers are super impressive to watch climb...what you really want to see is traffic to your website...those link clicks is where its at friends!
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There are tips, tricks, pros and cons; extras, buy ins, groups & webinars...and I've done my fair share of all of it...so I can keep those numbers growing, and get those link clicks back to my website(s)!!
And, since this falls under the wedding industry workshop I have created here at The Open Trunk...I thought I'd offer a Beginners Class for Pinterest Business!
I sure hope you can join us!
May 11 / 13 / 15 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) 4 pm MST
online conference link will be emailed to you
You can ask for more details here
thank you friends
~H
Anyone else partaking in random activities, say, like eating pizza and drinking wine while taking a nice bath?
Looks like a great way to spend a Saturday...or any day of the week during isolation! #amiright ??
Today, we celebrate isolation activities...the mundane, the everyday, the pizza
and wine with everything. hahaha
and wine with everything. hahaha
Flower petals and candles make anything romantic.
Host: The Open Trunk Workshop // Lead Photographer: Meg Skalicky Photography // Creative Director & Rentals: Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals // Venue: Water Valley Church & Events Centre // Florals: The Field + Canvas // Hair & Makeup: Avenue Beauty // Model: Amanda Greene // Bedding & Intimates: Shades of Sleep
Join us for more boudoir portfolio builders later this year, including our fine art boudoir with a stellar vendor team!!
thanks friends
~H
creative director
Hi, I'm Heather, creative director of Wild Rose Weddings + Workshops. Follow along as we introduce you to the vendors, guest speakers, and all things 'styled shoot' in the industry!
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