Me and a few of my favorite vendors in the wedding industry decided to get together to do a bridal style shoot and it was just epic! On a very cold January day, with just a few days to pull it all together, we all put our talents together and pulled one the most beautiful, vintage themed, winter bridal shoots I've done to date! I had ideas in my head as to how I wanted the shoot to look and it was executed exactly how I saw it. Our model looked so adorable in her fuzzy, chunky, cream colored scarf, mittens, special edition white bean boots from L.L. Bean, boot warmers and pinkish toned tulle skirt! Winter weddings are not that popular because of how stormy it can get, however, the light at that time of the year and all the texture and tones proves winter can be just gorgeous for a wedding and has a look and feel all it's own! We all love a beautiful summer day but right now I'm loving this winter themed shoot and hope to see more brides consider snuggling up to the idea. I could see this look working well at a barn or a cozy Inn up in Vermont with roaring fireplaces and throw in a horse drawn buggy for winter sled rides and talk about creating something unique!
Now onto the shoot itself and the wonderful folks involved.
Hair and makeup:
Katherine MacDonald -KMac Beauty (www.kmacbeauty.com).
Here is what she had to see about the shoot and how she came to the look she created..."I wanted to keep the makeup clean and crisp for this winter shoot. I knew we wanted an organic woodland look, so I kept the color palette on the neutral side. I used colors such as eggshell, browns, bronze and pink tones for the brides eyes. Her cheeks I used a pale pink to flush them a bit as if she was touched by the cool winter air. I kept her lips soft using a bright and pale pink mixed together and then finished them with a bit of a pearl frost. For the hair, I went with a simple, messy braid to focus on the head piece."
Flowers:
Mary Trombley - Lotus Floral Designs - www.lotusfloraldesigns.com
"For the flowers I chose colors & texture that remind me of Winter-soft whites, frosty silver, warm chocolate & rich Merlot.
A very organic look & feel was created by using different elements
like the leather handle wrap, cotton branches, Winter greens &
succulents.
I also loved the idea of using Peonies simple because they are a Springflower & are a promise of the future, like the vows between the Bride & Groom."
Photography:
Diane Sage - Sage Studios Photography - www.sagephoto.com
My goal for this shoot was all about natural light, tone and texture. I love the warm, cream colors in her scarf, top and mittens. The light tulle skirt also has a very airy feel to it and the color was perfect. I love the clean makeup and simple braided hair. The flowers also have a very elegant but unique look to them. So many cool types of flowers came together so nicely. So in love with how this entire style shoot came out and love working with such a great team of other passionate and talented ladies who not only love what they do but do it so well!
Check out some of the photos from the shoot!
When I met with Melissa & Dave, I knew this wedding meant everything to them and they spent a great deal of time on all the details. What I didn't know, is how amazing it would actually turn out to be. It was a small backyard wedding at their home in Bennington, NH and their home was an adorable place, on the lake and it had so many cool things about it I was going crazy making sure to document and photograph every bit of it. The weather was just perfect and the whole event was so quaint and romantic, it was very refreshing to see such a nice wedding come together for such a great couple.
Their home had it all....a bubbling brook, a dock with boats tied up, a view to die for, a beautiful chandelier hanging from the tree, a homemade dance floor along the lake, a fire pit and a tent with farm tables for their guests to dine at. They also arranged a beautiful area with vintage style furniture for those long talks with family and friends. They also setup a vintage ladder with comfy blankets to use when the sun went down and the fire got going.
Another show stopper was the table setting and her flowers! I have listed all her vendors below and it was just a gorgeous wedding. I'm so honored to have been a part of it and enjoyed spending this wonderful evening with them. Congratulations Melissa & Dave...your home was lovely, your wedding was stunning, your love real and all your hard work shined through.
Here's some photos of all the details from their wedding:
Vendors:
-Vintage chairs, vintage china and glassware, some of the antique brass on the tables(some were mine)...Jessica Figley of SFK Vintage
-Invitations: Emily Howell
-Calligraphy: Allison Thurn of Swirls and Sunshine on Etsy
-Flowers: Morgan Perrone of Valley Flower Company
-Tent and Farm Tables and benches: Monadnock Tent & Event
-Catering: Sherry Williams of Fiddleheads Café
-Makeup: Alyssa McKenzie of Radura Salon
-Cake and pastries by Jacques Pastries
-Photography: Sage Studios Photography | www.sagephoto.com
A few sneak peeks from Kim & Arie's wedding celebration. This couple is so cute and fun, so we had them get dressed up again so we could take some beach photos of them. It was a great way to end the gorgeous weekend as they celebrated their wedding! This was taken at the LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort in Naples, FL, which was a beautiful venue for a wedding. Enjoy....
This amazing and gorgeous arrangement is from the fabulous, and always unique, floral designer Mary from Lotus Floral Designs (www.lotusfloraldesigns.com). I had a blast photographing it, along with some other vintage and creative pieces on a gorgeous day last summer on the beach. Here are a few favorites from the day! Enjoy!
I had a blast shooting Carissa & Stephen for their Engagement session. We dealt with a bit of rain but actually, it added some cuteness to the shoot when we had them holding the umbrellas. I love the detail of their wedding date etched on vintage record albums and I can't wait to photograph their wedding this fall. Here's some photos from the shoot....Enjoy!
Just a few sneak peeks from our shoot at the Ice Castles in Lincoln, NH yesterday. It was a very cold 25 degree day but so much fun! Our model, Lorena braved 25 degree weather to pose for me but it was so worth it. Mary from Lotus Floral Design was responsible for the gorgeous flowers, Katherine MacDonald Beauty did the amazing makeup and hair and I'm still defrosting my fingers. More to come but here's a few from the day!
Gorgeous vintage style flower arrangement by the fabulous Mary at Lotus Floral Designs (www.lotusfloraldesigns.com).
Her creative style and energy she puts into all her arrangements is really breathtaking!
Take a look....
We had so much fun during our fall Engagement Session with Kim & Phil. We had a gorgeous, colorful, warm day in October to use as our backdrop and we took full advantage of it! Take a peek at some of the photos from the day! Enjoy...
A great group of awesome vendors got together for this amazing Style Shoot! The incredible flowers are by Mary at Lotus Floral Design, the yummy treats by Concord Food Co-Op, the location was Kimball Jenkins Estate and on location for our models was makeup by Katherine from Katherine MacDonald Beauty and the hair was done by Jeff Piroso. Take a peek at some of the photos from the details portion of the shoot!
I had so much fun photographing Ashley & Shane during their gorgeous fall day Engagement Shoot! I'm super excited to photograph their wedding next year, but for now, take a sneak peak at the beautiful foliage photos! The weather was perfect, the backdrop was amazing and this couple was just a blast!! Enjoy!
