shootstyle workshop, ogunquit, maine

so i went to this fabulous shootstyle workshop led by michelle turner, an amazing wedding photographer friend. check out the shootstyle site as they are a wonderful group of photographers that have a lot of knowledge to share. michelle was just great too, very open and sincere and just a lot of fun. not to mention her work rocks! i was very excited to get to spend time learning from her.

first off we heard from michelle about her posing styles and then we all went out with our models and took photos in various locations.

we had crazy high winds and it was very cold on the beach. we were all bundled up as photographers, but the poor models were freezing...they toughed it out and allowed us to get some great shots. a big thanks to everyone that was a part of this great day!!


here are a few of my favorites from that afternoon...

dominique & alissa, intimate home wedding incape elizabeth, maine

when i met alissa to talk about the how she met dominique she told me an amazing story which i will try and put in a nutshell here. it starts with a song that she was obsessed with, the disappearance of the song for several years and the subsequent finding again. there is a man involved in some way that she becomes friends with online who says that she simply must meet his friend who animated the video for the song. she married the talented and sweet animator of the video.

life is funny like that. you never know when something that touches you deeply, like music, may lead to your meeting the love of your life. that's what makes love so wonderful. it is always out there just waiting to happen...

i was so honored to be part of their day. it was an intimate seaside wedding in the home she grew up in with all small group of friends and family. everyone was so happy. it was just lovely to watch.

and i love that they put down a dance floor in the dining room and danced all night...



























alissa saw this all over france she said. i think it is so sweet and i love it.

fun ideas for a different take on the ordinary...

so you are unique, planning a wedding, and want to show it eh? i have been meeting with brides more and more who want to do things a bit off the beaten path. whether it be motivated by a sense of style or a sense of dedication to help the environment there are so many great ideas floating about the internet. so here are a few ideas that i have run across that i thought were worth sharing.

one is a great site that was given to me by my dear planning, preparing, and craft making bride-to-be amy. she says she got some great tips from the off beat bride
the offbeat bride apparently comes in book form as well. cool.

then there is the queen of diy ms martha. the girl does know how to make pretty. here is a stunning flower...made of paper: paper flowers

and these are truly amazing. i think i might just have to have a few arrangements around the house. i will start making them as soon as i am done blogging. (: paper flowers take two

here is a great tutorial on how to make your own ribbon pearl necklace: pearl necklace

and then there is my favorite thing ever. the birdcage veil. i just adore them. here is deanne in one that she made herself. wow.

but before the photos...not to leave you in the dark about how you might actually make a veil so spectacular here is a tutorial for making a birdcage veil yourself. easy as pie.



once in awhile this cross-processed look just works. i think it does here.




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