Archive for the ‘Bridal’ Category

There’s nothing quite like a blushing bride on her wedding day, but that’s not to say a gal can’t be radiant whenever she’s in bridal attire. After all, it’s not everyday you can frolic in fields with a beautiful white gown (well, I guess you could…shall we now?!) You’ll recognize Katherine’s gorgeous smile from her and Olly’s summer sunflower engagement party. We loved that Katherine decided to have a bridal session! Not only did it give her a chance to wear her dress and try out hair styles, but we were able to capture her in a relaxed setting with no time pressure from the wedding day. Our eyes watered and our hearts swooned right along with her mom’s as we watched Katherine eloquently grace the front of our cameras. We started the session in an open field nestled between the mountains, and ended with the romantic sun setting in Katherine’s bedroom. It was truly glorious!

Since Katherine and Olly added on the use of one of our film cameras during their wedding (which we can’t wait to share – it was quite the shindig!) I thought it would be fun to snap a couple during the bridal session as well! Timeless beauty.

Chelsea’s Bridal Session

November 14, 2011

We’re so excited to share this one, as we waited until after Chelsea and Jonathan’s Nov. 12 wedding to do so. When we met Chelsea for her bridal session at her family’s property, she was beaming from ear to ear! We spent the afternoon giggling at sunset while we used the beautiful surroundings as backdrops. Their neighbor across the way allowed us access to his barn, while the neighbor down the street let us pose Chelsea in front of the vintage car he was selling – talk about friendly folks!

Candice had us meet her and her family at their 200-acre farm near Lacey’s Spring — and we are SO incredibly glad she did! The countryside drive was definitely worth it, as these photos were truly part of a unique experience. Her friends and family were so welcoming and we had a wonderful time meeting all of the horses! Candice was joined at her session by quite a few family horses, including Sugar Magnolia (yep, she’s named after the song!). Sugar and Candice are life-long friends (literally: they’re the same age), so we were honored to be able to capture their bond.

We also loved that Candice’s dress was a hand-made custom design! She gave the designer elements and ideas she wanted to incorporate (like a removable bottom piece that allowed for a shorter dress!) and it all came together SO beautifully, don’t you agree?!

We are a pair of lucky birds! When Beth and Chris booked us last summer, they opted for our wedding package that includes an engagement session and a bridal session, which means we got to hang with them pre-wedding twice (well, Beth twice and Chris once). We love getting to know our clients through photo sessions, and encourage multiple sessions (bridal, blush, engagement, etc.) before the big day. That way, when the wedding arrives, we’re all practically old friends.

Speaking of old friends, Beth and I (Stephanie) worked on the University of Alabama Huntsville’s newspaper, The Exponent, together! So we go back a few years. It was definitely fun to spend time with she and Chris, AND I think we were all very infatuated with the oodles of delicious light that abounded.

We shot the bridal session at the Limestone Co-op in our new favorite place, Belle Mina. Beth’s dad is actually in charge there, so we got to go all over the place and shoot to our heart’s content.

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A few days later, we journeyed downtown for Beth and Chris’s engagement session at 9am! It’s a bit early for some, but makes for sweet, lovey-dovey photos. One of the best parts of the engagement session was that Beth and Chris did not stop laughing the entire time!

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We received a very enthusiastic email from Melanie after she glimpsed Mary Lee’s bridal session in her Google Reader (psst..have you added us to YOURS yet?) which basically said she was VERY interested in a bridal session. We were thrilled, because, as you are about to see, Melanie is gor-geoooous (yes, you have to drag out the letters when you say it out loud). Plus, bridal sessions are our second favorite way (engagement sessions are first) to get to know the bride pre-wedding.

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We have a whole bunch of upcoming sessions and weddings (including Melanie and Jonathan’s, which we shot Saturday!) to share soon. We’re really excited and also incredibly thankful to ALL of our clients (past, present, and future), and all of the people we have met within the wedding industry, because everyone is so kind, thoughtful, and helpful. So, before I get weepy, here’s a big THANK YOU to…you!

Details & credits:
Bride: Melanie
Shoot location(s): Downtown Huntsville, Alabama
Dress: Bari Jay from Something Blue Shoppe (Hartselle, Alabama)
Hair: Noel of Salon Allure (Huntsville, Alabama)
Shoes: Charles David
Bracelet: Anthropologie
Feather Headpiece: Forever 21
Ring: Donnie’s Diamond Gallery