If you’ve ever wondered what wedding photographers do on weekends when they don’t have a wedding then you’re in luck because I’ve got your answer! Most photographers genuinely LOVE to shoot. We seriously can’t get enough of it. I’m convinced that I see more flowers, trees and beautiful skies than the average person because I’m constantly looking for them. Everything in my world is just a picture waiting to happen. I think all photographers are like that, but wedding photographers are a special breed. Not only do we love taking pictures, but we LOVE brides. Show me a girl in a white dress and my shutter finger gets itchy. I know, we’re a bit obsessed with weddings, but I think to be a great wedding photographer you have to be. You have to love every square inch of a wedding or those 12 hour days wouldn’t be nearly as much fun!
So, here’s your answer – when wedding photographers have a free weekend……. we find past brides willing to put on their dress so we can do a styled bridal session! Two weekends ago I got together with 4 other awesome photographers in the area and had a blast with a beautiful bride! Here’s the great thing about a styled bridal session – the photographers get to pick the colors, the location and the details. It’s a great chance to try something we’ve been wanting to try, check out a new location and hang out with some other shutterbugs. So, without further adieu, here’s a beautiful orange urban barn styled bridal shoot!
The bouquet was gorgeous and it was provided by The Flower Diva. Florists love styled sessions for the same reason photographers do – it’s a great chance to try something new and really get creative. The Flower Diva did an awesome job on this bouquet, and it added a great pop of color to the session.
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Jessica you made a BEAUTIFUL bride two years after your wedding day.
I can only imagine how lovely you were with that wedding day glow! This location we were trying out had spectacular lighting and it was a great combination of fresh green and rustic charm.
The bride’s necklace came from Virginia Geiger on Etsy – LOVE Etsy! Her hair flower came from Target. Dress style is Christina by Enzoani Couture, and her shoes were Steve Madden.
Seriously – what an awesome location!!! Two totally different looks for the bridal portrait by walking 10 steps outside the barn.These are a bit different than what I’d normally shoot, but I was really trying to challenge myself since we had a willing bride and loads of time.
Huge thanks to Jessica for being so patient with 5 photographers while we all snapped relentlessly around her and to all of my photog friends. I had a great time!!