I believe I mentioned here in a previous post the fact that after my brother Jack died this past September, some amazing ladies/photographers/friends covered a few weddings for me. One of those weddings I was unable to shoot was for two very cool people, Buckshot and Denice. My friends Heather and Lindy kindly agreed to shoot their wedding, which was just three days after I found out about Jack. Now, I hope you can all comprehend how much their {Buckshot, Denice, Heather, and Lindy!} understanding and compassion meant and means to me! I will be forever grateful!
Even though I missed out on shooting her big day, I told Denice that I would love to photograph her in her wedding dress, if she ever felt like slipping it on again. And during the holidays, after I tweeted a photo of a Christmas light display, she suggested we do a fun session with the lights! The idea made me ecstatic, of course! Not only would I get to hang out with Denice again {she really is a very cool chick!}, but I would have the chance to shoot a completely different session than anything I had done before! Which is saying a lot, since I have been doing this for eight-plus years now!!
As we were discussing the session, Denice told me that a friend had suggested she do a "Trash the Dress" session, which she had never heard of...So, she looked it up and was a bit horrified at the idea of actually trashing her gorgeous dress! I happen to feel the exact same way...even though I would shoot the pictures if someone actually wanted to trash their dress! haha! So, we decided that we needed to come up with a name for post-wedding bridal sessions that don't involve dress destruction. And Denice suggested "Rock the Dress" which I think is perfect! As she put it, it gives the brides a chance to "rock" their dress with different/funkier hair, makeup, accessories, etc.
So, I am excited to present to you Denice's Rock the Dress session!!!
I absolutely-completely-freaking loved all the fab accessories Denice brought along for the shoot!
Denice~
Thank you!!! For being so cool , for being so understanding, for talking with me even when the conversations were difficult! YOU rock! :)
~abi~
Even though I missed out on shooting her big day, I told Denice that I would love to photograph her in her wedding dress, if she ever felt like slipping it on again. And during the holidays, after I tweeted a photo of a Christmas light display, she suggested we do a fun session with the lights! The idea made me ecstatic, of course! Not only would I get to hang out with Denice again {she really is a very cool chick!}, but I would have the chance to shoot a completely different session than anything I had done before! Which is saying a lot, since I have been doing this for eight-plus years now!!
As we were discussing the session, Denice told me that a friend had suggested she do a "Trash the Dress" session, which she had never heard of...So, she looked it up and was a bit horrified at the idea of actually trashing her gorgeous dress! I happen to feel the exact same way...even though I would shoot the pictures if someone actually wanted to trash their dress! haha! So, we decided that we needed to come up with a name for post-wedding bridal sessions that don't involve dress destruction. And Denice suggested "Rock the Dress" which I think is perfect! As she put it, it gives the brides a chance to "rock" their dress with different/funkier hair, makeup, accessories, etc.
So, I am excited to present to you Denice's Rock the Dress session!!!
I absolutely-completely-freaking loved all the fab accessories Denice brought along for the shoot!
Denice~
Thank you!!! For being so cool , for being so understanding, for talking with me even when the conversations were difficult! YOU rock! :)
~abi~
8 comments:
Straight AWESOME!
beautiful! love that hat, so fun :)
such a unique shoot, and you both rocked it! i think these last two might be my favs, but it's very hard to choose.
Every now and then I stop by your blog and always spend more time than anticipated. Your pictures and writings are so interesting. Do you such a great job! I always find myself inspired. Thank you!
As always these were awesome! Too many favorites!
i LOVE the term 'rock the dress'. and that you did! i enjoyed looking at your unique use of light, and the brides awesome accessories. thanks for sharing! ps. love the last shot
Your work is stunning and you are so inspiring. Thank you Thank you Thank you for stirring new things inside me!
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Hey Abi! I miss seeing you! Lovely off camera pictures!
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