I can't believe it, guys: we are thisclose to the end of our flashback series (say it isn't so!) I know, I know - but don't cry too long ;) We have all kinds of goodness lined up for the future that we haven't even unveiled - so you have my word that this little corner of the web will continue rocking along for many more days to come.
For now though, please enjoy the flashback look at the beautiful New Orleans wedding of Leslie + Alex. |
Now right off the bat I have to say that I just love a stunning bridal prep room. Good natural light, some open space to move about in, not a lot of clutter everywhere... these are the things photographers dream of, am I right?! (I know we have a lot of photographer blogstalkers nodding at their computer screens right now!)
So what does that mean to you as a bride planning your wedding day? Well, it could be a bit of advice from me to you (like, get ready in the prettiest room available to you or book a hotel room for this purpose) or it could mean nothing at all... several of my favorite prep shots over the years have been taken in fluorescent-lighted church basements with murals of Noah's Ark splashed across the walls. BUT, by and large, my very favorite photographs utilize gorgeous natural light and a clean, open space to work within. You can see the effects of a good space in this post... |
| This was a 'love note' for the bride from her four-year-old niece on the wedding day. As the little one handed it over, she 'read' it aloud - something to the effect of "Dear Aunt Leslie, you are so pretty today. I love you and I hope you have a good wedding." Precious. |
| Again, I just love good window light... something interesting (well, I think it's interesting, anyway) - everything through to the couple shots following the ceremony (with the exception of the bride walking down the aisle with her dad) was shot utilizing existing light only. |
| As I went to pull images for this post, I was struck (again) by the tender and loving relationship Leslie and shares with her dad. These next few images show a few of their moments leading to the 'giving away' of the bride... |
| The painted dome ceilings throughout the church were breathtaking. |
| The reception kept jumping all night to the tunes of the always amazing band, The Nobles. We've had the opportunity to work with these crazy-talented guys before and they can really get the party going. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. |
| In honor of their recent victory... WHO DAT?! |
| Be sure to drop by again tomorrow when we share another flashback to the Baton Rouge wedding of Katherine + Gary. See you then! |
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