Did you see Every Last Detail’s blog yesterday? Lauren posted Thursday Tips and featured one of our super favorite bridal shoots! I’ve been holding off on posting these gorgeous shots of Tyler until Lauren put her blog up, but now that it’s up, I couldn’t wait to share it with you!

If you loved the shoot, please leave a comment on Lauren’s blog to let her know! This girl does such an amazing job giving us daily inspiration, it’s always nice to know it’s appreciated

Gowns are Justin Alexander, La Sposa, Lazaro and Carmen Sutera – all from Something Blue Bridal Salon in Orlando.
Bouquet by Lee Forrest Design, Orlando
Hair by Nicole Beth, Jacksonville
Makeup by Heather Schnell, Orlando
Coordination by April Dorsey, The D-Tales, Orlando
Photography by me, Kristen Weaver Photography, Orlando
Photographer Assistant was Heather Blackwell
Model is Tyler Hill

Yay! It’s another fashion shoot to blog!

Maria and I have been planning on shooting together for so long now, that I almost didn’t believe it when the universe aligned and our schedules allowed us to work together! Planning a shoot while Maria was in Miami walking fashion week, and I was in the middle of 3 weddings wasn’t the easiest task, but thanks to the help of her stylist friend, Chris, and the outstanding designer, Eduardo de las Casas (and Paul!), we finally got it together!

HUGE thanks to Heather Schnell for coming out and doing makeup (and a bit of hair!) for us! She’s amazing!

This shoot also caused quite a bit of ruckus on Facebook (my favorite shot of Maria was actually removed by Facebook for being “inappropriate” – thanks to whomever reported me )

So let the conversation begin!

Maria and I decided to play around with some of Eduardo’s absolutely fantastic gowns. Love his work so much!

Eduardo was named as the New Emerging Designer at Miami Fashion Week 2008. Keep an eye on this guy!

I couldn’t wait to post these stunning shots of Brandi! Brandi owns the fabulous Boutique 33 and makes stunning jewelry! We worked together before I left for LA to get some studio headshots for her. With a killer team (Nicole Beth Miller on hair and Natasha Smith on makeup), we created these gorgeous images. I know Brandi is dying to see them – so make sure you give her some love

Before leaving for Ohio, I got a call from Melanie Pace (fashionista extraordinaire) who asked me about shooting an upcoming model, Nayara. Of course I’ll always drop everything for Melanie, but I was really glad to meet Nayara and our location was amazing. Not bad for something pulled together last minute

Oh, and FYI: when shooting in the middle of July, in Florida, on the hottest day of the year (103 degrees) and on the rooftop of a downtown Orlando condo, at a pool…. wear sunscreen. Especially if you’re paler than a volleyball.

I give you… Nayara!

I was sending out this mass of email responses this morning, and thought about how novel it would be to start planning shoots for fun again! There was a sector of my life that started there, and although it’s quickly transitioned to more of a “business” – I miss shooting for the fun of it! I love weddings, and brides and all my amazing clients – but the core of where I started comes from a deep love of fashion photography. The energy is unmistakable. There’s such a connection to music and mood – much like that moment when a groom sees his bride for the first time – it’s a connection I have.

So I thought about posting a blog about my biggest photographic inspiration. I think it may surprise some, and honestly – you may not even know the name. But to me, he’s an artistic genius. His name is Paolo Roversi.

I didn’t know of him for awhile – but it seemed like every magazine I’ve picked up in the last couple years – there have been shoots I’m emotionally drawn to. They’ve all been his. The style is unique, the feelings powerful. Although the style is so different from my own (many people think you have to shoot like the person who inspires you… but I find quite the contrary), his work inspires me to feel. That’s it. It makes me FEEL.

In photography, what more is there?

If you’re not familiar with his work, allow me to share some of my favorites:

(All images copyright Paolo Roversi – from various editorials and personal work over the years)