A Bridal Portrait Idea that might inspire you!

Here is some inspiration that may help you visualize your “look”.

Instead of the traditional engagement portrait, Janine opted for a more adventurous session that featured her dress.

Think about it: Your hubby to be will probably rent his tux for the day and then never sees it again. But for you, your wedding dress is an important investment; probably the most important piece of clothing you’ll ever wear. So why limit yourself to just a few shots at the wedding when you can have beautiful images created for you in a relaxed, unrushed session at an exciting location?

Since the look that Janine chose for her wedding was more gothic, I thought it would be fun to photograph at Lakeview Cemetery. This place is filled with rolling hills, dotted with old-growth trees and vintage architecture.

With a light breeze and lots of room to romp, it didn’t take long for Janine to warm to my camera. Her playful mood and expressions were all that I needed to capture the look she was after.

For the best light on my subjects, I always recommend to my clients that we schedule our bridal sessions late in the day.

And this was no exception because I knew that after 4pm, the light would be much softer and more flattering for wedding portraits. And as I predicted, the setting sun soon began to cast a warm amber glow onto Janine’s fair skin, which contrasted beautifully with the cool white in her wedding gown.

The image that is featured above actually won me the coveted “Best Bridal Portrait” award at the Mideast States Regional Convention. This goes to show that out-of-the-box thinking oftentimes pays off in a big way!

Check out the video below for Janine’s comments about her adventure!