Chilliwack Sunflower Festival

When Tulips of the Valley announced they would be hosting a Sunflower festival at the end of August, I instantly knew that this would be the next big thing to hit the Lower Mainland. Giant sunflowers, corn fields, food trucks, photo opps, games and activities galore. This place exceeded all of my expectations. We could have easily spent half a day here, there was so much to see and do! The Bonus? It's much easier to get a photo away from the crowds with all the paths through the sunflowers! It's easy to carve out a space for your photo op :)

Jessica Sipos and Jordan Robbins are the lovely ladies in front of my lens, and the brilliant Nina Farrauto of FitGlow Beauty is behind the Hair and Make-up. The dream team had a blast creating these images amongst these gorgeous blooms!

Tulips of the Valley 2018 // Flower Power

The transitional seasons are easily my favourite. The crisp smell of fall, the newness of spring. The vibrant colours as nature transitions into a new phase. I live for Fall and Spring.

Springtime in BC is met with a lot of vibrant blooms. From the cotton candy cherry blossoms, to the tulip festivals in the valley- colour is EVERYWHERE. I managed to visit the tulips for the third year in a row (and now there are daffodils and hyacinths too!) with my girl squad in tow (and my baby boy, Ezra!). We had a blast creating this dreamy spring shoot that is slightly 70s inspired (and maybe a little bit Disney inspired too). Jessica's look has been affectionately dubbed as the Elsa of Spring. Her theme song is called "Let it Grow" ;)

Nina Farrauto is the genius behind the braids and makeup, and also the beautiful brunette in these images. Actress/Model Jessica Sipos is our dreamy "Elsa". She wears those braids well, doesn't she? All make-up products are from the incredible Canadian skincare and makeup brand, FitGlow Beauty.

Location: Tulips of the Valley in Chilliwack, BC, Canada

Tulips of the Valley // Chilliwack, BC Tulip Festival

The beautiful Jessica Sipos amongst some vibrant blooms.

Last night, I grabbed my dear friend Jessica and drove out to Chilliwack to frolic amongst some incredible tulips. We had bought our tickets a week earlier, and the weather came through with some gorgeous sunny rays for our time at the fields. Tulips of the Valley might not be the most well-known tulip festival in the valley, but it is the largest festival currently in the lower mainland!

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