Styled Winter Wedding Shoot
DISCLAIMER: This is a LONG post.. so grab a cup of coffee and donut and be prepared!
A little while ago I wrote a post about my first attempt at a styled shoot. You can read more about my thoughts behind it here. This is just the post where I tell you all about the venue, phenomenal model, and show you the pictures. :)
We decided to shoot at Okanagan Serenity Gardens, an up and coming wedding venue in Kelowna. The land and orchards are gorgeous, nestled in among the apple orchards that overlook the city. I rented quite a bit of furniture from a local vintage shop, including a hutch, some chairs, and a few birdcages, and with the help of some friends and Brian, we managed to lug it all up to the orchard. Having scoped out the scene the night before, I knew exactly where I wanted everything to go, and I got the scene staged by around 10 am.
I then photographed all my detail shots until around 1 in the afternoon, when Amy, the model arrived. The fabulous Nicci Mohr, and Tahnee Collin did makeup and hair (respectively), and they did an amazing job!! The two of them understood exactly what look I was going for, and had some great input as well.
The idea for the shoot was a ‘Rock Winter Wedding’. I wanted to showcase something a little different… when you google wedding inspiration, or check out most blogs, you see white, frilly, fru fru weddings. Nothing to inspire an alternative couple. I wanted to show that different is beautiful.. You can wear black lace gloves, and have black lipstick.. and still be sexy! Nicci and Tahnee took my thoughts and ideas and brought them to life. It was an amazing feeling, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome! And Amy.. she rocked it! If it hadn’t been for Amy, this whole thing would have fallen apart. She was the glue.. and I thank her! :)
The pictures of Amy are what pull this whole setup together (and when you see her pictures further down in the post you will understand).
I hand stamped these invitations at about 2am the night before. (Yes.. I know I leave things to the last minute.)
The lovely brooch below was lent to me by my dear friend Kristna.
She has a fantastic Vintage Etsy site that you should check out! :)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/gathersalot?ref=top_trail
