This St. Louis couple wanted a "really, really good photographer." Hawes Photography was the obvious choice, and the result is intoxicating. I've spent all morning engrossed in the images of this intimate, and very special, wedding and I haven't had enough yet. Hawes Photography was able to capture the emotions of the day spectacularly - I am in love with this couple because of their wedding day. [MORE]
Chicago is the most perfect place to get married. You have Lake Michigan for your casual, barefoot nuptials. You could have a funky loft space for an eclectic soiree. Or you can have the city views and ridiculous glamour for a stunning affair like this one, captured by Riverbend Studio. Engaging Events by Ali aided in creating a dream wedding that definitely feels... [MORE]
Just like visions of sugarplums, another week of stunningly pretty soirees has danced right on by. I suppose when surrounded by such lovely affairs all week long, time is bound to fly by as it does. Lucky for us, we have a breathtaking Florida engagement session from Love Tif to send us off into our weekend right. Enjoy it, and then meet me back here Monday morning for another wonder-filled week! xoxo Photography by... [MORE]
Glamorous bride alert. Big time. This stunning soiree is centered around the most glam bride I've seen in a long time and her new, wakeboarder husband. Her new wakeboarder husband who just can't get enough of her. They are the most adorable, opposites-attract couple, and I just can't look away. A Charleston Bride was the talent behind the floral & event design - and talent it sure was. The whole wedding, as seen by... [MORE]
WE know YOU know that we love to splash big beautiful color images across the pages of Style Me Pretty. But we also know that sometimes ~ black and white rules! And from the moment we saw these images from David Wittig Photography ~ well, you'll see ... ... [MORE]
It's official. I am a little bit in love with Andreas and a lot in love with his gorgeous work. A huge thank you to him for spending the day with us and showing us what it means to be a great photographer. But, I couldn't leave you for the day without a few of the coveted full color images from today's featured wedding that we love so much here on SMP! From... [MORE]
We are chatting today with Andreas, a Toronto based photographer that specializes in spectacular black and whites and a true, honest photojournalist approach. His insight is amazing and will definitely help you understand your own style and how to articulate it to your vendors.
Tell us about this wedding that is featured today?
In 2008 I photographed over 50 weddings myself, and while they were all lovely...
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The thing about the photographs that Andreas captures is this...they are so alive, so full of emotion, of depth, of unabashed gorgeousness. They are perfect enough to hang on your walls, but soulful enough to bring you to tears each time you look at them. What do you love about black and white photography? When a girl is planning her wedding day, she thinks about themes, colour schemes for florals, invitations and... [MORE]
More from the INCREDIBLE Andreas...it's so hard to find a photographer that is as gracious, as talented and as true to his own voice as Andreas. So, now, he is giving us a few tips for finding and working with a photographer in your area. As a photographer, do you have any advice for brides who are looking to get fine art style photographs from their wedding? [MORE]
Today we are chatting with the unbelievably talented Toronoto based photographer Andreas, who specializes in journalistic style, black and white photography...and does so brilliantly. Do you have a photographic voice or style? How did that come to be? I would say that my "style" is based around the idea that the best images of people are taken at the right moment when something wonderful is happening, and they... [MORE]
On my blog, we are all about full color photography. It's not that we love the colors more than the black and whites, it's that the full color images help you to find inspiration and ideas for your own affair. They show off the details better. But in my home...it's all about black and white photography. The depth, the emotion, the artistic elements. Well, one of THE most talented photographers in our... [MORE]
Thank you so much to Lisa Vorce of Oh How Charming! and the the team at Docuvitae for sharing today's absolutely gorgeous wedding. I know that it's way beyond many budgets out there, but look to the style of the day for inspiration. Whether it's the antique silver, white and black palette or the collection of vintage china, there are so many ways to incorporate this... [MORE]
I am generally smitten with all things Lisa Vorce. And today, she's taken it to a new level. The wedding that we are featuring is pure magic, but it's the photos...oh the photos, that really tell the story. Docuvitae was introduced to me by Lisa and I have to say, their work is absolutely gorgeous. The black and whites really allow the emotion of the day to shine... [MORE]