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Featured: Modern Wilderness Baby Shower

July 01, 2017 in Lifestyle

I received an email from Lorrie for a baby shower photoshoot idea and I knew right away that I wanted to do it. With her vision and detailed planning, I was confident that the shoot would be successful. And in the end, it was even better than I could've imagined. 

The theme was a Modern Wilderness baby shower and everyone contributed their craft to create something bigger together. Take a look for inspiration and check out each team member to see more of their amazing work. 

Handlettering by Love Lettering by Doris Wai Sweets by Cakelaine Fox by Milo & Ben Packaging and decor from Creative Bag

Handlettering by Love Lettering by Doris Wai
Sweets by Cakelaine
Fox by Milo & Ben
Packaging and decor from Creative Bag

As a photographer, how could I not love this wooden camera by Little Rose and Co ? Plus, you can actually press the shutter button! And this teepee by The Teepee Store  is perfect for kids play or read in.

As a photographer, how could I not love this wooden camera by Little Rose and Co? Plus, you can actually press the shutter button! And this teepee by The Teepee Store is perfect for kids play or read in.

The cutest ice cream teether by Sweetie Pie Design Co  ready to go on a Toronto skyline tote by Gotamago .

The cutest ice cream teether by Sweetie Pie Design Co ready to go on a Toronto skyline tote by Gotamago.

Hidden inside this wilderness-themed cake by Cakelaine  is the baby's gender. The cute handmade wooden camera is made by Little Rose and Co .

Hidden inside this wilderness-themed cake by Cakelaine is the baby's gender.
The cute handmade wooden camera is made by Little Rose and Co.

Party favour bags by Creative Bag Co.  

Party favour bags by Creative Bag Co.
 

Lettering by Love Lettering (Doris Wai)

Lettering by Love Lettering (Doris Wai)

Floral arrangements by Flowerly

Floral arrangements by Flowerly

Thanks to this talented team who made it all happen: 

Cake and sweets by Cakelaine
Floral arrangements by Flowerly
Handlettering by Love Lettering by Doris Wai
Boxes and packaging supplies: Creative Bag
Handmade makers: Milo & Ben, Kiriki Press, Little Rose and Co, The Teepee Store, Sweetie Pie Design Co, Gotamago
Location: Noble Crafthouse
Creative direction and styling: Lorrie Everitt
Photography: Janet Kwan

Tags: baby shower, modern wilderness, gender reveal, mom-to-be, pregnant
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