A Petal for Your Thoughts & Hawthorn Plains bring you:
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An exclusive, editorial-style, content day for photographers & videographers
designed to elevate your portfolio and attract dream clients
Going to the Chapel is a styled shoot like you've never experienced before here in Alberta. It’s an immersive, editorial content experience designed to inspire your creativity and elevate your portfolio. With insanely abundant floral installations and trend-forward designs, this event promises visuals you won’t find anywhere else.
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Join us at The Chapel Company- an intimate and unique venue, located in Water Valley, AB- where two beautiful couples will be featured in lush, romantic settings. Capture an elaborate entrance design perfect for optimized outdoor shots, and a detailed, lush ceremony complete with floral-filled aisle, modern seating, drapery details, and an abundant altar design- every moment infused with candlelight, warm ambiance, and thoughtful, editorial styling.
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Beyond the design, enjoy a beautifully curated charcuterie grazing table and take your time exploring every detail. With intimate groups and ample shooting opportunities, you’ll be able to work at your own pace while soaking in the romance and luxury of the day.
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This is your chance to collaborate, learn, and capture imagery that truly reflects your dream aesthetic—while surrounded by a welcoming community of creative peers.
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An immersive, editorial-inspired experience at The Chapel Company, where every detail has been designed to inspire and elevate your work. With small, focused groups, you’ll have ample time to capture each set, experiment with editorial angles, and refine your storytelling
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Begin with a dramatic outdoor entrance display up the steps and arched around the wooden chapel doors. Then step inside to find floor-to-ceiling drapery, endlessly abundant florals, and carefully curated details throughout the chapel, bringing a sense of luxury to the day while creating a space that feels simultaneously romantic and trend-forward.
While enjoying a refreshment break and getting to know your fellow creatives, we will transition the ceremony space seamlessly into a unique reception design complete with a guest table, sweetheart table, champagne tower and cake moment. To top it all off we will have a beautifully designed grazing table for all our attendees to first capture and later enjoy.
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Every element has been crafted to allow you to explore creative perspectives and dive deeper into your craft. This is more than a styled shoot- it’s an opportunity to create luxury, high-end content that will elevate your portfolio and connect you with your dream clientele and community of like-minded creatives.
Included in your Investment:
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Generous shooting time to capture every detail: designed to flow like a real wedding, without the rush
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Dramatic outdoor entrance display
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Lush ceremony design that transitions seamlessly into a unique reception vignette, featuring a guest table and sweetheart table
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Two beautiful couples with stunning gowns from the Bridal Boutique YYC
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Floor-to-ceiling drapery and abundant florals in the intimate chapel for an immersive, editorial experience
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Trend-forward, thoughtfully curated designs by A Petal for Your Thoughts & Hawthorn Plains to inspire creativity and elevate your portfolio
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Small, intimate groups—plenty of room to explore and experiment
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Luxe, artfully styled charcuterie grazing table
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Connect, collaborate, and grow your creative community
The most abundant styled shoot in Alberta, only
$945 + GST
Meet your hosts
Alyssa Richardson
Hawthorn Plains
www.hawthornplains.com/
@hawthornplains
Alyssa is the owner and lead designer of Hawthorn Plains, where she creates thoughtful, artistic floral designs that tell a story and evoke emotion. She is passionate about building genuine connections and crafting personal, detail-driven arrangements that elevate any celebration. Known for pushing the boundaries of design, Alyssa customizes each arrangement to perfectly suit the space and vision of her clients, while simultaneously pushing her own creative boundaries to constantly grow and evolve as a designer. Her work has been featured in Rocky Mountain Bride and Brides showcasing her creativity, skill, and artistry.
Morgan Chrystian
A Petal for Your Thoughts
@petalforyourthoughts
Morgan is the owner and lead designer of A Petal for Your Thoughts, a wedding floral studio dedicated to crafting trend-setting designs and elevating every event with artistry and elegance. With over 11 years of experience in floral design, she has a gift for transforming visions into bespoke, one-of-a-kind creations. Morgan collaborates closely with each client, ensuring their floral designs are not only beautiful but deeply personal. Her work has been recognized in Rocky Mountain Bride and featured on the front page of Style Me Pretty, showcasing her talent for curating unforgettable floral experiences.
The Chapel Company
Nestled in the historic town of Water Valley, just 45 minutes northwest of Calgary, The Chapel Company offers an intimate and timeless wedding venue full of character and charm. Originally built in 1936 and beautifully restored, the space features bright natural light, elegant white and wood accents, and a versatile layout perfect for creating unforgettable, editorial-worthy moments.
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For our content day, this venue provides the ultimate backdrop for photography and creative exploration. From its historic charm to its warm, inviting ambiance, every corner of The Chapel has been thoughtfully curated to inspire, allowing attendees to capture lush ceremony and reception setups, intricate drapery installations, and floral designs in a space that feels both personal and elevated.
