It’s Always an Honour: Two New WPJA Spotlight Awards!
We're thrilled to share that Valerie Rosen Photography has been honoured by Wedding Photojournalist Association [WPJA] with two new “Wedding Spotlight” awards. The standards for judgment are high, so we’re truly grateful. These international wedding photography recognitions celebrate our commitment to capturing authentic, heartfelt moments through artistic storytelling. Since 2016, we’ve dedicated ourselves to mindfully documenting weddings that truly reflect our clients’ unique stories. These awards inspire us to continue creating timeless images that resonate deeply with each person we have the privilege to photograph.
The Results Are In: New Spotlight Awards for Wedding Photography!
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Valerie Rosen Photography has received four (4) new “Spotlight Awards for Wedding Photography” by the Wedding Photojournalists Association (WPJA) and we’re so thankful! This fantastic recognition celebrates our commitment to documenting authentic, heartfelt moments with artistry and care. So much gratitude to our wonderful couples who entrust us to tell their unique wedding day stories, be it in an historical Old Montreal auberge, a private chalet in the eastern townships of Quebec, or in downtown Montreal. We continue to treasure the honour of being chosen to create these unique and timeless photojournalistic memories that you will cherish forever. Enjoy a closer look at our latest wedding photography awards!
Nuptials & Babies: A Love Story
Unbeknownst to Sam and Drew’s closest friends and family, the couple had already been secretly married for 2 years by civil marriage ceremony, before finally moving forward with their formal wedding day planning! Needless to say, their ceremony officiant, and dear friend, Alma would have the pleasure of informing everyone that validating the marriage by reading the usual legal texts would be unnecessary, and reveal their big secret, given that she was a witness for their civil marriage ceremony! The audience reactions were a blast to document, and a joy to capture for their memory of this special day in their love story.
Montreal Wedding at Pavillon de la Jamaïque in Early October.
To say it was an honour to document Steph and Alex’s wedding is an understatement, as these two truly epitomize the palpable joy of marrying your best friend. From the moment I met them for their fun engagement session at Parc Nature de l’Ile de la Visitation, where they swing danced and laughed and loved without a care in front of the camera, to planning final wedding day details together online, to witnessing and documenting their big day at the ever picturesque Pavillon de la Jamaïque, it was so easy to capture their deep connection.
Dear Wedding Photography Clients…
I’m back to blogging after way too long, so I thought I’d start by sharing my promise to you, a love letter of sorts, as your dedicated wedding photographer.
1) I fully commit to every couple I have the privilege to work with to ensure a truly great client experience. From our very first conversation all the way to long after your beautiful wedding day has passed, I am here for unlimited calls, texts, video calls, and emails to provide unwavering support. I genuinely enjoy staying connected with each couple as we navigate this incredible journey together.
Chateau Ramezay Intimate Wedding
There’s something so special about the personal vibe of an intimate wedding, reserved just for your close family and your dearest friends, which is exactly how Steph and Tom decided to celebrate their special wedding day! They chose a September wedding, which in Old Montreal can be the most agreeable weather, allowing for a comfortable outdoor ceremony in Old Montreal’s historical The Château Ramezay - Historic Site and Museum of Montréal’s charming Governor’s Garden, that accommodated for a cozy seating arrangement.
I arrived early to meet Steph & Tom for portraits at the front of the venue, only to be greeted by the bride and her closest college friends, most of who’d flown into Montreal from other parts of Canada, and from abroad. This sweet occasion would serve as an overdue reunion for the girls, adding a whole other layer to how valuable this day would be remembered for all in attendance.
Have You Considered Doing a “First Look” on Your Wedding Day?
It’s common these days for couples to add a First Look or Reveal before their Wedding Ceremony to enjoy an intimate moment of revealing each other and to connect. If you’re thinking about doing a First Look, read about one couple’s reflections on their First Look experience during their Old Montreal Wedding Day, and enjoy these photo highlights for your wedding planning inspiration.
The Unparalleled Love Story of Toots and Scooter: Hotel William Gray Wedding
It was one of those gorgeous Montreal July days, ideal for celebrating a great love story at an Old Montreal wedding, boutique hotel style. It’s the bride and groom and all their happy guests that make any venue a wonderful setting for documenting a wedding day story, but Hotel William Gray is hands down a wedding venue standout!