I have been dying to share this beautiful wedding inspiration shoot for quite a while now so I am especially excited and thrilled to announce that the entire shoot is featured on Magnolia Rouge today!

I had been dreaming up this shoot for many months and was so happy when it all came together! This shoot originated because I wanted to create an inspiration shoot all about movement. I am captivated by the way film can capture fluidity and movement. I also love the way a beautiful dress can look like liquid when in motion. I started thinking about this concept of capturing movement and immediately thought about the poise and grace of dancers. And just like that, this concept of a wedding styled shoot inspired by the grace and timelessness that is ballet was born!

Annie Heilner, my gorgeous ballerina model, so impressed me with her dance and overall gentleness that she brought to the shoot. I chose a lovely Gossamer vintage dress with a simple silhouette and plenty of room to move. The various layers of silk perfectly showed Annie in motion as she twirled and danced. The bouquet and table centerpiece were beautifully arranged by Poppies & Peonies Floral, adding just the right touch of fresh greenery to the feminine color palate. And for the Annie’s make up, I wanted to keep her looking fresh and young with an emphasis on her gorgeous eyes. I also wanted Annie to have her hair up, as an ode to classic ballet. But by incorporating a looser braided crown, I was able to update the look and add a bit of femininity! Micaela from Kiss & Makeup did an amazing job and it really pulled the look together beautifully! Another favorite detail from this shoot was the invitation suite, which was hand-lettered and hand-dyed by the talented Brielle Story. They fit in perfectly with the softness of the shoot, while adding a bit of romance as well.

I captured the bride as I imagine her to be on her wedding day: poised and graceful. She sits at the wedding table with her toes on pointe, and dances at any chance she gets. I love the portraits of her in front of the bright windows with the beautiful greenery for a lighter, more energetic feeling. To me, this symbolizes the excitement of the wedding day. To create a contrasting story, I then captured more bridal portraits against the blue stone wall, surrounded by lit candles for a more moodier and solemn feeling. This symbolizes the winding down of the wedding day with a bit more serious tone.

I love the story these images tell and hope you enjoy them as well!

Photography + Styling: Callie Manion || Film Lab: PhotoVision || Florals: Poppies & Peonies Floral || MUAH: Kiss & Makeup || Gown + Veil: Gossamer || Venue: Hickory Street Annex || Furniture + Decor: Gold Dust Vintage || Model: Annie Heilner || Paper Goods: Brielle Story || Cake: Glam Fete

[Images taken with canon 1v + 85 1.8 + fuji400h & canon 5dmiii + 50 1.4]

xo

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