I get seriously spoiled by the amazing folks over at OneWed.com.

I always think I’m so fortunate to work with amazing vendors in the wedding industry, who love supporting us photographers! Granted, this feature was more about the stunning bridal makeup and flawlessly imperfect bridal hair done by Jillian Caro, but sweet little Twitter-words make me so thankful to be a part of such an awesome company! If you’re a vendor, I highly recommend using them for your business. I can’t tell you how many brides find me from OneWed, and my past clients love how easy it is to post reviews on their site! Plus, they’re a huge supporter of my Images for a Cure event, giving away a free platinum vendor listing for a whole year!! (And lucky Sara Kauss won!)

Details…
- Makeup and Hair by Jillian Caro (* Become a facebook fan of Jillian’s)
- Photography by Kristen Weaver (* Become a facebook fan of Kristen’s)
- Styling by Melanie Pace
- Justin Alexander wedding dress, provided by Something Blue Bridal Salon in Orlando, FL

Read the full feature on the Savvy Scoop here: http://www.onewed.com/blog/savvy-scoop/2010/02/08/get-look-beautiful-bridal-makeup

I’ll admit it – when I first met with Mona to plan her model portfolio development shoot, I was really skeptical when she mentioned doing bridal. I knew she had this gorgeous, sultry and exotic look – I definitely could see her doing fashion and editorial… but bridal? I wouldn’t exactly say I was reluctant… but I definitely remember spending about 30 seconds pacifying her before moving on to the next idea.

I’ll also admit when I’m wrong

I just wanted to post a quick peek from my amazing session today with Mona to work on some new shots for her modeling portfolio. She’s a bit new to the industry, but I was more than impressed with how many options she gave us during the shoot!

And my dream team – Melanie Pace and Jillian Caro – just totally brought it. They are amazing, no matter what we shoot, where or how, they know how to make me look like I know what I’m doing PLUS (as if I needed any other reason to work with them), we always have such a good time!

I have so many more to edit… but a few quick faves will have to do for tonight! And if you’re not my Facebook Fan, be sure to jump on and check out some hysterical Behind the Scenes footage from the shoot!

Credits:
Wardrobe: Melanie Pace
Hair and Makeup: Jillian Caro
Model: Mona Moayer
Bridal Gown: Justin Alexander, courtesy of Something Blue Bridal Salon in Orlando
(Full fashion details will be posted on the whole shoot post)

Sometimes a shoot will take you on a personal journey. It’s not about the location, or the model, or your camera…. it’s usually about your own ability to grow and challenge yourself. In retrospect, yesterday probably shouldn’t have happened at all. What started as a photographer workshop with Hollie and Lance – 3 cancellations later – turned in to a one-on-one bridal couture session with me and Hollie, Anthony in toe, some last minute vendors who support me when I’m not always sure why, and some amazing light.

The journey must always come from light. The light isn’t always perfect, sometimes we have to wait for a cloud or 2 – but isn’t that usually the way it works? There’s a deeper motivation, a stronger sense of who I am and images that I think will define my work in the coming year. All because of the light.

The location isn’t original – in fact, it’s been done, a lot. But it’s how you present the location that will make the difference. We had a specific style in mind, and major thanks to Amanda from Something Blue Bridal Salon, Lee from Lee Forrest Design, and my amazing model, Hollie – who is much more beautiful than what you see on the exterior, for believing in my vision and supporting me.

Ethereal and soft, feminine and couture – Hollie graciously came along with me as I fight to discover who I am as a photographer.

What a day! Whew!

Recently, I decided to start some one-on-one photographer workshops. I wasn’t really sure how the whole idea would turn out, but I’ve been getting a lot of “how do you…” emails lately, and thought it would be a great way to get to know some local photographers and share what I know! I’m also insanely lucky to know awesome models, stylists and makeup artists – so I thought it would be fun to bring other photographers along, let them see how I work and get some up-close and personal time with my teams!

Today started off as being 2 workshops, but ended up as a bridal shoot with my girl, Hollie, and then couple’s shoot workshop!

I have A LOT to post (and say) about today – but after 10 hours of shooting, I decided just to post a couple of the teasers instead. I’ll talk more about my experience evading Osceola police and the Squat Shot later on, so stay tuned for that!

But tell me these shots weren’t totally worth almost getting arrested for trespassing??

Dress by Jim Hjelm and Birdcage Veil, both from Something Blue Bridal Salon in Orlando, and amazing floral bouquet by Lee Forrest Design, Orlando!

Dress from Something Blue Bridal Salon (I can’t remember the designer… I’ll find out for you!)

Now… on to our workshop where I shot some “Just Because” photos of recently married couple, Lauren and Jason! Percy and Carla from De Armero Photography joined me (LOTS more about them later – they’re so awesome!)!

Here’s a great shot of Carla and Percy in action!

Seriously, SUCH a fun day! I would do this every day if I could I “heart” my job!

I love the Wedding Chicks, because they let photographers and brides post their own weddings and features! I always get my brides up there because I love their website! Here’s a little screenshot and link to the Real Wedding of Matt and Susan!

http://weddingchicks.com/real-weddings/10523/the-real-wedding-of-matt-and-susan/