Jamie + Pearl | ENHANCE Workshop at Brother's Ranch in Royal Oaks, California

ENHANCE Workshops

There's been this long-existing "secret" of the wedding industry in which wedding vendors only showcase skinny, straight, white couples. Well, I got news for you: That's not all that exists in this world and it's actually a very small segment of this world.

I believe that love / love connections come in all forms and that every shape, shade, size, and love story deserves to be documented and celebrated. I along with some friends who think similarly haaate this little "secret" so what did we do? We decided to create our own Workshop with a foundation on diversity, inclusivity, and representation called ENHANCE Workshops.

We focus on real couples, real connections, real moments. Many other Styled Shoots use hired models (which is fine), but we want to use real couples so we would be capturing real love and real connections over manufactured "looks." Also, our real couples are 100% real models like look at these pics and tell me otherwise! You can't! 😝

There's so much more to our Workshops and what we believe in so please check out our website above (it's the underlined text that's linked).

I'll be sharing more sneak peeks from each setting but first up is Pearl + Jamie in our Chic Bali Tropical Setup!

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Bali Chic Tropical Setup

Often at styled shoots / workshops we see the same kind of setup over and over again and it feels like a copy + paste situation, just with different color schemes and florals. We didn't want to be like that. We wanted to bring 4 separate, unique setups that had their own color palate, floral inspo, and vibe. First one I'll be sharing with you is the Bali Chic Tropical Setup! Here's the description we have on the website:

Step into a serene oasis of our Chic Bali Tropical setting, where the venue's towering bamboo and lush foliage transport you to a luxurious island retreat. The natural bamboo backdrop, intertwined with an array of lush greenery, sets a scene that is both enchanting and serene, evoking the sophisticated yet laid-back vibe of a chic Bali resort.

Accentuated with artfully arranged floral bud vases, this setting offers a unique juxtaposition of organic textures and refined design elements. Photographers will find endless inspiration in the interplay of light filtering through the bamboo, casting dynamic shadows and highlighting the intricate details of each composition. This setting is not just a backdrop but a narrative of tropical elegance, inviting you to capture the essence of a chic, tropical paradise with every shot.

Jennifer Cheifetz, our visionary + designer for each of these setups, absolutely outdid herself! She really wanted to bring that tropical vibe to the ventral coast and it worked perfectly because The Brothers Ranch has a gorgeous bamboo forest that totally transported us for this setting! And don't even get me on the florals that Expressions Floral Design brought. The Greenery!! 😍 And how freaking unique and bold the bouquet is?! I'm still processing this day and each time I look at these pics and all of the details my mind is blown again and again.

Scroll down to peep the Sneak Peeks from our inaugural ENHANCE Workshops event!!

List of Vendors

Like what you see? The amazing vendors below are the ones who brought this vision to life so if you're looking for something similar for your special day or even for a styled shoot, please go show them some love! Follow them on Instagram, checkout their websites, hire them for your Wedding Day or Event! You won't be disappointed.