The bridal portrait, elevated to art. Can you believe how stunning this photo (and bride, of course!) are? Did you do a separate portrait session, or do you plan on donning your gown just once?
I think it depends on the wedding, the gown and the bride of course. If you are spending a small fortune on the dress and the rest, I definitely think a formal portrait is imperative. Just think if all that happened and you ended up without a portrait! However if you have a more casual dress and rest and the event is not formal it seems a little extra time during pre or post ceremony will do fine. /the photo you chose for this post is exactly what I am talking about. Dress to kill and I am sure the rest of the event is over the top as well. Portrait was really essential
oh, wow- that is the most beautiful bridal portrait I've ever seen! I didn't even take any- the thought seemed kind of weird to me. but after seeing this this, I wish I had! ;)
Sadly I did not. And I actually regret not doing it. I do sneak my dress out every once in a while, to make sure it is still as delicious as it was on my wedding day. I may get them done as a one year anniversary present to me. We'll see.
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It's one of my favorite photos from Paul Von Rieter!! Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a portrait...
ReplyDeleteso beautiful! i want a photo like that when my time comes
ReplyDeletewow! that is a stunning shot. xoxo jcd
ReplyDeleteoh how gorgeous! i love the colors and framing!
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xo.ashley
This is just stunning!!! Such a gorgeous picture.
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kristi
holy cow is that stunning! i love the draped curtains...wowwwwww.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I would love to be able to do something like this!
ReplyDeletei wore my gown just the once but I wish I had done a session now, it would be nice to have some stylized pics of me in my dress
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a magazine pic! I definitely did a bridal shoot because I had to showcase the dress!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! I'd hang it in my living room.
ReplyDeleteI wore my dress a few times. I did a trash the dress session the day after my wedding. It survived, so I had a photos done last summer for fun.
Can you do a separate portrait 6 months later?! I've been looking for a good excuse to wear my dress again :)
ReplyDeleteCan you believe I never had bridal portraits done? I am so upset about that. And those curtains... those curtains are magnificent!
ReplyDeleteUhm. Perfection. This nees to be a canvas somewhere. It's perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely want to have a bridal portrait session! I can't wait - now...just to find a future husband :)
ReplyDeleteWow! This picture is simply amazing. Makes me want to pull out my dress again & do another photo shoot.
ReplyDelete~ Clare x
I think it depends on the wedding, the gown and the bride of course. If you are spending a small fortune on the dress and the rest, I definitely think a formal portrait is imperative. Just think if all that happened and you ended up without a portrait! However if you have a more casual dress and rest and the event is not formal it seems a little extra time during pre or post ceremony will do fine. /the photo you chose for this post is exactly what I am talking about. Dress to kill and I am sure the rest of the event is over the top as well. Portrait was really essential
ReplyDeleteWhoa that looks like a fairytale!
ReplyDeleteHe is so talented :D
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Sarah
Simply incredible.
ReplyDeletexo style, she wrote
this is so beautiful! i would love to do something like this!
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning!
ReplyDeleteoh, wow- that is the most beautiful bridal portrait I've ever seen! I didn't even take any- the thought seemed kind of weird to me. but after seeing this this, I wish I had! ;)
ReplyDeleteSadly I did not. And I actually regret not doing it. I do sneak my dress out every once in a while, to make sure it is still as delicious as it was on my wedding day. I may get them done as a one year anniversary present to me. We'll see.
ReplyDeleteThis portrait is stunning!
Classic and elegant and timeless.
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteWOW. so incredible! heading over to check out more of Pauls' photos.
ReplyDeletewow -- how regal! hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a dreamy image!
ReplyDeleteOMG I love this picture!!! How gorgeous is the setting- it's symmetrical!!
ReplyDeleteSo incredibly elegant!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Makes mine look super cheesy :P
ReplyDeleteWOW- speechless! This is beautiful =)
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