P h o t o s b y W a r m P h o t o
I’ve featured a few works by Russian photographer Janna of Warm Photo’s on the blog before (here and here). There is such unique inspiration in her photoshoots and this one presents itself with a beautiful distinctiveness as well. There’s a definite magic, fanciful feeling when viewing these portraits and they will have any fairytale-loving gal swooning over each one.
P h o t o s b y J o P h o t o
Here is a styled shoot that put little emoticon hearts in my eyes and filled me to the brim with inspiration and awe. The lighting, the gown, every beautifully put together detail from LB Floral and Silk & Willow, and of course the film captures from JoPhoto remind me of why I love to blog about weddings so much. So scroll on down, my friends, and swoon with me over the timeless beauty of this southern shoot.
P h o t o s b y K a t i e G r a n t
I’m thrilled to have this stunning styled shoot from Katie Grant on the blog today. It’s one of those that I can’t wait to share because its beautiful details are so emotive. I also love Katie’s work so it’s an honor to showcase this feature as her first on Belles & Bubbles. I’ll let her speak for the feature as her words capture it all perfectly.
These images just stun me - the lighting is incredible and it’s work like this that is the reason I love film photography so much. And how about those details? I’m such a fan of all the styling, from the gorgeous gown to the color palette and the uber pin-worthy tablescape. Thanks so much to Katie for the images and stay tuned for some more of her gorgeous work on the blog soon!
Photography: Katie Grant Photography | Film Lab: Photovision | Styling & Design: Katie Grant & Connie Whitlock | Florals: Nora Case | Paper and Calligraphy: Jenny Sanders | Cake: Megan Joy | Dress Store: The Dress Theory | Dress Designer: Houghton NYC | Hair & Make-up: Sara Bears | Ribbon: Silk and Willow | Location: Great Sand Dunes, CO, USA
P h o t o s b y S h a p o r P h o t o
I love today’s unique feature of the morning bride getting ready for her big day. On my own wedding, I was so rushed getting ready in the morning and we were all doing last minute details - setting the tables, my dad making signs, buying shirts for the groomsmen (really!). I think it was due to all of our DIY aspects and that the wedding was at our family home. But, the business and rush of it all really makes me appreciate a shoot like this - a set of relaxed, gorgeous photos from Shapor Photo of the bride before the wedding.
The team behind this shoot wanted to show how wonderful and full of beauty the hours are before the wedding as the bride gets ready for the big day. It is a sacred time in which the bride prepares for her entry into a new life full of happiness. Pastel colors were used with lots of green garlands reflecting the essence of spring, fragility, and femininity.
P h o t o s b y P a u l a O ‘ H a r a
Another treat from one of Paula O’Hara’s styled shoots. This one’s a little different, uniqueness at it’s best with a bit of a Black Swan twist. These photos, inspired by the artwork and grace of a ballerina, capture the dancer first in her delicacy and grace, and then follow her transformation to her darker, more mystical side. It’s all just beautiful and I love when I’m able to bring something different to the wedding blog world.
From the photographer…I’ve been hoping to photograph a ballet dancer for a while now. I’ve always enjoyed the black and white portraits that Annie Leibovitz took of Mikhail Baryshnikov, Darci Kistler and others. It’s great when you can finally put all the elements in place and just experiment with light and movement. Alise found the perfect feathery ballet style gowns from Trash Couture. When she produced the black dress, we knew we had to play on the Black Swan theme a little and have our dancer make a transformation. It was a joy to play in shadows of Gosford and to explore cinematic elements of movement and drama in a much darker way than I normally would. To step out of the comfort zone! In the words of Cate Blanchett, to not be afraid to “fail gloriously.” Thanks to the very talented team and our wonderful dancer Hannah, for bringing this to life.
