Showing posts with label Trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trends. Show all posts

Friday, November 1, 2013

What to Wear | Winter Wedding


Although a winter month may not be the most popular time for a wedding, we believe beautiful wedding photographs can be taken with a winter wonderland as the backdrop. And what state does winter better than Wisconsin?

Stoles, cardigans, coats, shrugs, boleros, gloves and scarves - there are many different options to choose from to keep warm while showing off your dress on your wedding day. Some of our favorite places to look for these pieces are:  Etsy, Anthropologie, ModCloth, or even your grandmother's closet and vintage clothing stores.

So cuddle up with some of our favorite cold weather fashion trends that go perfectly with a white gown. Below, you can see some of our winter brides and how they chose to stay warm in the snow. 

Caitlin wore this fur stole compliments of Elements Unleashed, located in Neenah, who specializes in finding new homes for vintage fur.
Jessica borrowed her grandmother's fur stole to keep toasty warm and fashionable on her wedding day. What a great way to incorporate your "something old."
Sarah kept warm with a simple cream colored pashmina that paired perfectly with her Vera Wang dress.



And if the winter weather just doesn't work for you… there's always Mexico :)

Are you getting married in winter? If so, how will you stay warm?


Thursday, September 25, 2008

Something new...

I have been wanting to try this for a while... I almost always do an "opposites attract" photo with my engagement and wedding couples. But I wanted to put a spin on it and create an image with multiple exposures...

Just had to try this!!!

I like how it turned out....

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Unveiled Portraits :: Grand Opening Special $50 off!

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Next on-location session is August 2nd and 3rd... Call now to reserve your appointment time. Only 6 spots left!!!!

Grand Opening Special
$50 off boudoir session now through the end of October.

1.5 on-loaction boudoir session
2 outfits/looks
10 page 5x5 album and it's images on a cd
All files are "digitally mastered" and captured in a classy tasteful way.
$50 print/product credit

$300 for a limited time only

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Coming Soon....

I am excited to introduce my latest project. Unveiled Portraits by Ardent Photography. Unveiled Portraits are boudoir photos that are sexy, sweet and sophisticated. Do something fun for yourself and create the perfect gift for your husband-to-be or the perfect anniversary gift.

I believe that every woman is beautiful and deserves to express that beauty in professional photographs.

Sessions include a 1.5 hour session, up to two looks/outfits, private online proofing, a 5x5 peek-a-boo album, and retouching of all images. Additional photographs can be purchased a la carte starting $10. A stylist is also available for an additional fee.

Please email me at info@ardentphoto.com to book your session. I have 7 spots available for the July marathon session. Mention this blog post and receive $50 off the session fee!

Upcoming dates:
July 11 and July 12

If you are interested in reading more about Boudoir check out this article: What is Boudoir?

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

I've been blogged!!!!!!!


Offbeat Bride (www.offbeatbride.com) blogged a few photos of mine from the wedding I helped shoot in San Francisco. It makes me excited to have my photos featured!!!!

Check it out for yourself!

The rings


rachel.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Wedding Photography Trends - 2008

What are some of the latest trends emerging in wedding photography?

Day After sessions are one of the latest trends in wedding photography. Gone are the days of 'pre-bridal' sessions and worrying about getting your dress dirty. Brides and grooms can participate in a variety of fun, romantic and even sexy sessions after their actual wedding day. Sessions can be done one week, one month or even years after the big day.

There are a variety of session types including the "trash the dress" session that has been making national headlines. A typical "trash the dress" session starts out with a bride in her wedding gown and a unique location. Artfully posed in a beautiful environment with dramatic lighting lends it's style to a high-fashion type of photo. Most of the trash the dress style sessions end with the bride in her gown laying in sand or dirt or even in a pool of water.

The name "Trash the Dress" is sometimes misleading. It is a catchy name for artistic photos taken in unusual places. I like to call my sessions the "fearless bridal". Because whether or not you actually trash your dress is up to you. Most of the time a little water doesn't hurt the dress and a little dirt can be dry-cleaned making the dress as good as new. If you are worried about ruining your dress you can talk to me before the shoot about location options or even wear another gown.
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The reasons some brides choose to do a day after session:
• Want to try a different hair or makeup technique
• Wants to be more sexy with poses
• More time to get artistic photos in another location
• Less stressful
• Not worried about getting the dress dirty
• Feels so beautiful in gown and want to wear it again
• Gift for groom
• Fun!

I had the honor to quote on this trend in the most recent issue of Wisconsin Bride Magazine. For more info see the next post.