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Cinque Terre Styled Engagement

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P h o t o s b y S t e f a n i e K a p r a

Aside from the fact that this seems to be one of the sweetest engagement sessions, you know, the authentic type, not too overdone, just the right amount of details and decor…I was also drawn to this shoot because of its location, and the woman behind the styling. I recently met Simone Gebsattel, a German stylist who splits her time between the U.S. and Europe, during a shoot she was working on in Venice. And I must say, it’s fun to know the person behind all the loveliness in a photoshoot. Simone is clearly meant to be doing what she’s doing, and I am happy to showcase her styling work captured by another European talent, Stefanie Kapra.

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Greek Mythology Wedding Inspiration

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P h o t o s b y E l e n a P a v l o v a

From the eerie, yet beautiful location, to the bouquet and bride’s gown, today’s details are all wonderfully pin-worthy. But what makes these images even more intriguing is the story behind them. Today’s inspiration comes from Elena Pavlova and tells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. A tragic love story of two characters who are separated by uninevitable death. They have the chance to be together again when Orpheus convinces Hades to let his beloved wife return to earth. They are reunited for only a brief period before Eurydice is, again, taken away and the lovers loose each other for eternity.

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Sweet and Cozy Engagement Session

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P h o t o s b y J e n W o j c i k

I don’t feature many engagement sessions, but every now and then, one really catches my eye. The simplicity of an engagement session without all the details and decor makes me take a step back and appreciate the love stories within this creative industry. Jen Wojcik is also a fantastic photographer, so I love showing off her work, and this e-session is full of variation. From the beautiful gown to the cozy seaside portraits with the couple’s dogs, let these images be a reminder to enjoy the special moments with the people we love (and take a look at the words the couple has to say about each other, two true heart-melting reads).

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Moody Springtime Wedding Inspiration

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P h o t o s b y M a r y C l a i r e

I always love a unique twist on a common style. When we think of spring, it’s often thoughts of fresh flowers in pastel colors, sunshine, and warmth. The reality is that with spring come misty, rainy days that keep us indoors. Today’s shoot from Marie Claire Photography focuses on the moodier, darker days spring provides us. Deeper colors are used in the flowers and make-up, giving us a much different feel for spring.

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Black and Gold Wedding Inspiration

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P h o t o s b y E l e n a P a v l o v a

I’ve seen black gowns in a handful of weddings and styled shoots around the web before. Black is rare color used in the wedding world, one that is bold, unpredictable, and a little on the moody side of things. It can be exciting and sultry. But what I love about today’s feature from Elena Pavlova is that with the use of black, things are still so bright, beautiful, and airy. There is such a warmth and glow in the bride and the black gown seems to enhance it even more. Take a look and if you weren’t pro-black before, you may change your mind.

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