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Valentines Day Wedding at DoubleTree Fallsview Resort in Niagara Falls photographed by fine art wedding photographer Kayla Yestal. Floral design by Park Ave Blooms. www.kaylayestal.com

Amy and Ryan’s Niagara Wedding at DoubleTree Fallsview Resort

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Sometimes the coldest day of the year ends up being the warmest — I remember the very first time I met with Amy and Ryan at their home in Thorold before their wedding day. I was walking up their driveway with perfect timing as Ryan was just coming home from work, and I nervously introduced myself only […]

Romantic wedding editorial shoot featuring Hailee and Devon from Option Model Management from the Erich McVey Workshop at Cuffey's Cove Ranch in Elk, California. www.kaylayestal.com

4 Essential Investments of a Magazine-Worthy Wedding.

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For brides who are not working with a wedding planner, planning a wedding has a long list of it’s headaches. One of the biggest complaints that I hear, though, is about budget. Every couple has their own priorities when it comes down to what is most important on their wedding day, but after photographing my […]

Romantic session with Braeden and Nata from Option Model Management in Elk, California from the Erich McVey Workshop by Kayla Yestal www.kaylayestal.com Dress by Emily Riggs.

Spanish Inspired Wedding Styled Shoot

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For someone who is permanently itching to travel, editorial shoots are the perfect excuse to get a temporary fix. Especially when that editorial shoot is specifically designed to pay homage to the beautiful city of Granada, Spain. This shoot was carefully pulled together by stylist Ginny Au with her inspiration directly coming from the colour, life, […]

Tablescape styled by Ginny Au and Kaela Rawson for the Erich McVey workshop in Elk, California. www.kaylayestal.com

The 2 Most Shocking Reception Mistakes

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This topic has been something that I’ve been tip-toeing around for the last few weeks. While I sat back debating if it were too abrupt or harsh for people who are not in the wedding industry to read, there have been countless articles released that have given brides the absolute wrong impression. Last night, I […]

A road trip through Ireland photographed by Toronto fine art wedding photographer Kayla Yestal www.kaylayestal.com

Our Ireland Travel Tips!

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For the last three years, I’ve developed a bit of an unintentional tradition to leave the country on my birthday. It is almost entirely due to the fact that October is naturally when the Toronto wedding scene begins to slow down after a busy summer, but Stephen always humours me by staying up on Kayak […]

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