I have never done any styled photo shoot. I do a lot of themed stuff and think it’s important that it relate to the couple and be about THEM and who they are. There are tons of photographers who do styled shoots and it’s become cliche maybe? BUT, I’ve been dreaming of doing something like this and had this vision of this shoot and lots of ideas. And then everything just fell into place so perfectly. I invited my friend and fellow photographer, Cindy to do the shoot with me. I had lots of ideas and she was a sounding board. I also could NOT have done it without her the day of.
I wanted this to reflect some of my tastes and what I love. I wanted it to be hippie/bohemian but also modern and current. I didn’t want it to be over the top 70s. I wanted practical. I also wanted it pretty much DIY. I started scheming up ideas in my head and put together an inspiration board, but had no clue who I would get to model for me. I think I was maybe talking about the shoot to a girl I hula hoop with, and wondered if her and her guy would model for me. They seemed like the right fit and after going to her house to talk dresses and clothing, etc., I KNEW it was right when she pulled out this AMAZING vintage dress. I mean, it seriously couldn’t have been more perfect. It wasn’t originally what I had in mind..it was better! And then she pulled out some purple TOMS that matched perfectly. Figuring out Mark’s outfit was a little different and took me awhile. I had some people tell me not to do white tie but I really liked it and went with my gut, and am soo glad I did! My sister helped me with the shirt but it was pretty much what I was envisioning and she helped confirm. She also liked the white tie, too.
Most of the vases were ones I already had and Cindy brought along some milk glass and I also got a few items from a past client of mine that graciously offered to let me borrow them. The flowers were all hand-picked by Cindy and I. That took a LOT longer than I expected and so did making the bouquet, boutonniere, and headpiece. I have a whole new respect for florists…on the real.Kipp of Kipp’s Cakes did the cake for me and let me just say, her cakes are amazing!! They look fantastic and TASTE GREAT (Cindy, Charity and Mark can all testify!). I first tasted the awesomeness at Austin & Lindsay’s wedding and aw man…telling you! If you are looking for a cake, she is your woman!
I originally had dreams of a VW Bus being in the shoot. After some failed attempts at finding one, I just kinda gave up on the idea and decided to do a backyard theme. But, I didn’t have a backyard for it. I kept thinking of whose backyard I could use but still hadn’t found it. I knew it would all come together just not how. And it totally did. All I will say is that it was total fate. A further reminder to me that everything always works out. You just have to trust in God. Anyway, so that’s the gist of everything. Now for the photos. I hope to inspire brides with this and show how you don’t have to be over the top with everything, nor spend a ton of money to put something really beautiful together.
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You are so pretty, Charity!
Mark ain’t too bad looking either!
Aren’t they adorable?
Don’t they make the cutest couple?!
Mark actually plays drums and you KNOW we had to break out a hula hoop!
Thanks again to Charity and Mark for modeling for us!!! They did an awesome job!
LOCATION :: CEDAR HILL FARM
HAIR :: BRIDE’S (hahaa, I couldn’t help it!! It is her hair and is au natural..it’s beautiful as is!)
MAKE-UP :: MICHELLE STONE
FLORAL :: MICHELLE STONE AND CINDY NEAL
CAKE ARTIST :: KIPPS CAKES
DRESS :: VINTAGE
JEWELRY :: BRIDE’S OWN
GROOM’S ATTIRE :: SHIRT AND VEST FROM SEAR’S, TIE FROM BURLINGTON
PLATES :: THRIFT STORES
TAPESTRY, INSTRUMENTS, ETC. :: THE COUPLE’S
INVITE DESIGN :: MICHELLE STONE
CONCEPT + STYLING :: MICHELLE STONE (w/help from CINDY NEAL)
And also, their jump shot below is SO awesome!
Beautiful photos!
Thanks girl! You did a fantastic job! It was such a good time
thank YOU (and Mark) for being my models and being fun!! I’m so glad ya’ll had a good time!
thank you!!