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).
Happy Friday, everyone! I’m kicking off the weekend with a very fun styled shoot captured by Nadia Meli. I’m veering away from weddings per se at the moment here (though the tablescape is stunning and will be pinned all over my wedding boards), and showcasing an amazing lifestyle shoot featuring the precedes leading up to a dinner party.
From the stylist Jessica Gallo of Fine & Fleurie…Nadia Meli and I are pleased to offer for your consideration a sweet little lifestyle shoot we created in Florence. Nadia and I absolutely adore Florence and we were inspired by the incredible duo behind Valdirose, a quaint and very chic B&B set in the rolling hills just outside of the city center hustle and bustle. The proprietress Irene and her husband are two of the most loving and kind people imaginable, and their home absolutely reflects their nature. The villa features a handful of utterly charming rooms and the most gorgeous glass atrium that’s filled at all hours of the day with the most creamy light. Nadia and I imagined staging a faux dinner party in the atrium and capturing the couple preparing for the event. Irene is quite a well known lady here in Italy and her cookbook “Quello Che Piace a Irene” has earned her a large following, so we were privileged to have Irene share a couple of her recipes with us, and also to have her prepare some of her favorites for us to capture.
For the aesthetics of the table we decided to keep with the casual-chic essence of the villa and set the table first with a barely-blush natural silk runner from Silk & Willow and next with clean white dishes featuring a subtle lace pattern- pieces I’d found in a handmade pottery shop near my home in Northern Italy! Mis-matched glassware and flatware with a little patina were the perfect backdrop for Sonja of Funkybird Firenze’s incredible floral arrangements. Shades of peach and palest pink paired perfectly with dinner party invitations and menus hand-painted by Yao of Yao Cheng Design.
Undoubtedly though, our favorite part of the shoot was capturing Irene and her husband Paolo in the kitchen together, rolling by hand the malfatti (delicious dumplings made from ricotta cheese and spinach) and laughing as Irene critiqued Paolo’s rolling abilities. Their warmth and love was palpable and we were grateful and happy to share in the sweet moment with them!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. I’m back with you today sharing a lovely forest engagement from Morgan Lamkin. Combine the woods with Free People attire and you’ve got an engagement session totally up my ally. The jewel tone dresses Megan wears are beautiful - have a look for yourself.
From the photographer…California is full of amazing scenery including the gorgeous beaches, but since Megan & Adam wanted something a little out of the norm, we decided on Lake Hemet. Surrounded by tall pine trees, log cabins, and beautiful mountains, it was a chilly day, but the love of these two lovebirds along with the warm rays of sunshine made this engagement session one of my favorites. Megan chose so many amazing Free People dresses and Adam kept it simple with a crisp grey suit. With so much love to be felt and laughter to be shared, it’s sessions like these that remind me why I love what I do!
Holly of Belle and Beau Fine Art Photography out of the U.K. can capture some seriously gorgeous images. She photographed a lovely wedding last spring at the luxury venue, The Taitlands in Yorkshire Dales National Park. Even with the rain (but hey, that’s part of the beauty of spring, right?), this couple and their loved ones shared a fabulous day filled with smiles and pretty pink details.
Miranda and Adam married on June 7, 2014. Miranda wore a Vera Wang dress and a sash embellished by Lou Lou Puchalka and matching headpiece. Their wedding was adorned in shades of pink, with florals made of roses, peonies, and hydrangeas. The ceremony was decorated with a gorgeous backdrop of arched trees adorned in pink flowers. There were also several DIY pieces from this wedding including the cake, made by the bride’s mother-in-law along with fun pink pom poms.
Happy Friday, friends! We’ve had some lovely beach wedding inspiration on the blog recently, and I’m ending the week with another amazing seaside feature. This time, the talented Kylie Martin brings us an anniversary shoot (stylist Kylie Swanson and her hubs!) on the coast of Hawaii during sunrise. Typically, sunsets get most of the admiration, but there is something so special about a sunrise. There aren’t many better ways to start a day (if you have to get up that early), especially if it’s walking on the beach with your one true love.
From the photographer…Sunrise across the rocky shores of Hawaii are always breath taking. The warmth of the early sun reflects off of the salty waves creating a golden haze that fills the air. The perfect scenery for an intimate anniversary session. John and Kylie embraced one another and strolled along the water’s edge as they quietly whispered to each other. Their love so apparent and natural. By allowing themselves to be fully immersed in the moment we were able to create timeless, authentic images. Simple yet full of emotion.
