Heartwarming Chinese Tea Ceremony in Montreal
I absolutely love photographing the Jing Cha (Chinese tea ceremony ) at weddings—it’s truly one of my favourite cultural traditions to document. The intimate moments shared between family members and the deep symbolism behind each gesture make it such a meaningful experience to witness and to capture through my storytelling lens.
When Helen and Steven asked me to photograph their intimate wedding day, I couldn’t have been more honoured, knowing that the quality of how their tea ceremony would be documented was an expressed priority.
Thrilled to Announce our Latest Photography Awards!
Super happy to share that Montreal Wedding Photographer, Valerie Rosen Photography has received two new Spotlight Awards for Wedding Photojournalism in the latest round from the Wedding Photojournalist Association(WPJA), and we couldn’t be more honoured and humbled. It goes without saying that this kind of recognition couldn’t happen without agreement from my beautiful couples to share these standout moments of their heartwarming love stories! Hope you love them as much as I did witnessing them, and capturing them! We’ve also received two new Black Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits. Check them out, and discover a bit about the beauty of their individual love stories.
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!
Four New WPJA Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits!
Valerie Rosen Photography has been recognized for Four (4) new “Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits” by the Wedding Photojournalists Association [WPJA] and we couldn’t be more grateful! All three of these photos were created during “Discovery” photo sessions, as part of their Full Day Documentary Wedding Photography plan. These fun engagement photo sessions are an easygoing, unscripted one hour session in a location that might be meaningful to the couple, and serve as a light-hearted opportunity for us to hang out with my cameras, and discover a comfortable flow in our developing relationship of working together. By the time the wedding day rolls around, we just pick up where we left off, so they can feel supported and know they can rely on me throughout their wedding day. Thrilled to share these heartwarming images of love with you! Thanks for viewing!
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.
WPJA Black Diamond Pre-Wedding | Engagement Photo Awards!
Valerie Rosen Photography is pleased to announce that five (5) photos have been selected by the Wedding Photojournalists Association (WPJA) for Black Diamond Awards for Pre-Wedding | Engagement photography in the latest round of awards! Each of these award-winning photos was taken during a casual engagement session that followed their surprise proposal in Montreal!
Your Documentary Wedding Photographer: Your Trusted Confidant…
When you meet with your photographer, be it in person, on a call, or any other way you connect, listening to you share some of your favourite memories and significant milestones as a couple, not only enriches the visual storytelling your photographer can capture for you, but also fosters a deeper bond between your photographer and you. This commitment to trust building in your working relationship is paramount to your mutual peace of mind.
WPJA Wedding Spotlight Awards!
Shortly after arriving in town for this stunning Carnegie Music Hall Foyer wedding, I met up with Charlotte and Karan at the hotel bar to reconnect. When I was first introduced to Charlotte’s maternal grandmother, her eyes lit up with love and pride, as she proceeded to tell me about her favourite memory of Charlotte’s character as a child. Caught this glowing candid moment under a chapel spotlight, while chatting with her husband just before the wedding ceremony procession would begin.
Engagement Portrait Awards!
Valerie Rosen Photography is an internationally awarded pre-wedding engagement photographer! The following photos have received BlackDiamond Awards for Engagement Portraits by the Wedding Photojournalists Association (WPJA)! Grateful to my amazing clients for trusting me to document these heartwarming moments in their love stories. Here are the 3 award-winning portraits, along with a few additional faves from each session.