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Bridal portraits filled with raw emotion and effortless elegance
I absolutely love it when one of my brides decides she wants to handle things a little differently than tradition lays out. When Charlotte informed me that David would be coming along for her bridal portrait session, I knew it was going to be the perfect time to capture some unfiltered expression!
A "first look" on a wedding day is typically scheduled in about a 15 minute time period (yes, everyone's varies). During that time frame, the bride and groom get to see each other before meeting at the alter. Typically, both bride and groom are fully dressed, and the moment is captured solely by the photographer and videographer. Though this encounter is extremely moving, it is essentially timed, and the couple understands that they are about to take a stroll in front of their closest friends and family.
David and Charlotte bypassed the time clock and audience by moving their "first look" moments to the day of her bridal portraits.
They were both missing a couple of special details that would be present on the wedding day, but they both dressed to the nines and met in front of one of the giant chandeliers that adorn the chosen venue. There was no script or timeline - no onlookers, or pressure not to let the alligator tears of joy fall. They had just as long as they wanted to ogle at their partner, embrace, and make small talk; it was absolutely magical!
Bridal Hair - Shellby Lane with Mane Attraction
Bridal Makeup - Giselle with MakeupbyGiselle
Bridal gown - Stella York @ Whittington Bridal
Groom's attire - Giorgio Armani
