Matcha Latte: A Modern Luxury Styled Wedding Photography Shootout
On Saturday, March 7th, 2026, photographers gathered at the beautiful Princeton Event Centre in downtown Calgary for Matcha Latte: A Styled Wedding Photography Shootout.
Hosted by Curiosity Refresh Workshops, this immersive photography experience brought together photographers, bridal models, makeup artists, hairstylists, florists, designers, and creative professionals for an afternoon dedicated to contemporary wedding photography.
Inspired by the sophisticated Matcha Latte aesthetic, the shootout explored soft sage greens, creamy neutrals, sculptural florals, modern bridal fashion, and refined wedding details.
More than a styled shoot, this was an opportunity to explore fresh creative perspectives, strengthen photography portfolios, and celebrate the extraordinary talent within Calgary's wedding and creative communities.
A Setting Where History Meets Modern Romance
Our venue for the afternoon was The Princeton Event Centre, located in Calgary's historic Canadian Commerce Bank building, originally established in 1912.
With its grand architectural details, elegant interiors, and contemporary event spaces, The Princeton provided a beautiful contrast between historic charm and modern bridal styling.
Photographers explored the venue's distinctive spaces, incorporating architectural elements, natural light, and thoughtfully curated wedding installations into their compositions.
The combination of historic architecture and contemporary design created an editorial atmosphere that encouraged photographers to experiment with composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
The Matcha Latte Aesthetic
The creative direction for this shootout embraced the understated elegance of modern luxury weddings.
Rather than relying on traditional bridal styling, Matcha Latte explored a fresh approach to wedding imagery through a carefully coordinated palette of sage green, soft ivory, warm neutrals, and delicate botanical textures.
Throughout the venue, photographers discovered:
Contemporary bridal fashion featuring modern silhouettes and luxurious fabrics.
Sculptural floral arrangements, elegant bouquets, and romantic ceremony installations.
Beautifully styled wedding cakes and refined reception details.
Thoughtfully curated tablescapes, linens, and decorative elements.
Bespoke stationery and wedding flat-lay opportunities.
Multiple bridal couples and individual models showcasing distinct wedding looks.
The Bridal Couples & Models
At the heart of every successful styled wedding shootout are the people who bring the creative vision to life.
Our participating bridal couples and models embraced the Matcha Latte concept, bringing personality, elegance, and individuality to each scene.
We extend our appreciation to:
Bridal Couples
Latrelle Cox & Kaden Phillips
Roxy Stylez & Lemmy Velasquez
Ashleigh Kolonic & Chad Collens
Talia Kohut & Billy Kohut
Additional Models
Camille Labrecque
Liv Heptonsall
Sam Popiel-Kozicki
Their contributions allowed photographers to explore a variety of bridal styles, personalities, and portrait approaches throughout the afternoon.
Each model brought something unique to the experience, helping transform carefully styled installations into expressive wedding imagery.
The Beauty Behind the Bridal Looks
Beautiful bridal photography begins long before the camera shutter clicks.
Our talented makeup artists and hairstylists worked behind the scenes to create sophisticated bridal looks inspired by modern glamour and timeless elegance.
The makeup direction embraced luminous skin, warm bronze tones, softly sculpted features, and refined editorial finishes.
Hairstyling incorporated sleek contemporary buns, sculpted waves, romantic textures, and classic bridal silhouettes.
We extend our appreciation to the talented beauty professionals who helped bring these looks to life.
Makeup Artists
Reanna — Pure Beauty by Reanna
Crystal Griffiths
Shahyd Himour — Makeup Artistry by Shay
Hairstylists
Trinity Cenaiko
Carolin Roemer
Hailey Bremer
Their creativity, attention to detail, and dedication helped elevate the overall aesthetic of the shootout.
Community, Collaboration & Creative Growth
At Curiosity Refresh Workshops, we believe some of the most meaningful creative experiences happen when talented people come together to share ideas, experiment, and support one another.
Our photography shootouts are designed to provide more than beautiful portfolio images.
They create opportunities for photographers to:
Experiment with new photography styles and techniques.
Develop confidence in directing and posing models.
Strengthen their wedding and editorial portfolios.
Connect with local artists, designers, and creative professionals.
Build relationships that extend beyond the event itself.
Explore new approaches to visual storytelling.
Whether photographers are building their wedding portfolios or refining an established creative style, these experiences encourage artistic exploration in a welcoming, collaborative environment.
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