So what does one of the world's most talented wedding photographers do when it comes time to shoot his own engagement? Well, he hires Elizabeth Messina whose photographs can make even the bitterest of hearts crack into a huge wedding smile. This, my friends, is the e-session of Jose Villa and... [MORE]
We don't feature a ton of e-sessions on SMP because we like to focus more on the details and the style of a real wedding...BUT, I couldn't resist sharing this one with you. The photographs, by CLY Creation, are so insanely beautiful. Romantic, ethereal, artistic. Images that you could easily hang on the walls of your home and without a doubt use as incredible inspiration for your own engagement portraits. To see even more... [MORE]
I kind of thought that there wasn't a whole lot that could follow such a jaw droppingly gorgeous wedding shoot as today's From Inspiration to Reality..until I spotted THIS insanely beautiful, formal engagement session. It's so beautiful that it looks much more like an editorial feature in Vogue than an e-session of a couple who just wanted to craft something beautiful. Oh and get this...the bride actually MADE her two dresses. I mean, come on. Does it get any better? Photographed by... [MORE]
This E-Session is so freaking pretty...it could EASILY be a really gorgeous wedding. The flowers alone, designed by the fabulous studio Fleur in Chicago, are enough to send me clear over the edge. Add to that a couple that is madly in love, a little white dress that is absolutely adorable and a pair of cowboy boots and what do you get? Umm....perfection. Photographed by... [MORE]
Rachel Zoe is back on which means that I unwillingly start repeating her little catch phrases and all I can think to say about this absolutely, positively adorable e-session that Elizabeth Messina sent our way is...it's major. Seriously major. Pretty much everything that the ridiculously talented (and so so sweet) Elizabeth Messina sends our way gives me butterflies, but I actually squealed out loud when I saw this little gem of an... [MORE]
After yesterday's Real Wedding craziness, I thought it would be fun to change it up a bit and kick off the day with an absolutely darling e-session and a photoshoot that is all gorgeous. First up, the so stinking cute e-session, photographed by Tamar Levine. Held in Tamar's own backyard, it's a little bit vintage, a little bit artsy, a little bit lovely. And I heart it big time ... [MORE]
Oh Engagement Sessions, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways – for your textured tights, your cute as a button couples and your fun vintage props. Feel the love? I definitely do. Wedding season must be upon us because we are filled to the brim with adorable engagement sessions on SMP today. Starting off the e-athon are Brittney and Kenny captured by Kristen Marie Photography. The couple wanted a 40's vibe mixed with a more... [MORE]
Next up, we have two of the girliest bits of inspiration you've ever seen...starting with this absolutely darling e-session that Kim Le sent our way. I rarely feature engagement sessions, only because I rarely see really new and innovative shoots. But this one, well, it's all about the pretty. Which you know I can't resist. [MORE]
We just couldn't resist this adorable engagement session from photography goddess Elizabeth Messina. Every shot is pure, warm, and completely charming. And since we were on the subject of accessories earlier today... check out the bride's cute-as-can-be hairpiece... A little about the couple from Elizabeth... They were so sweet... [MORE]
There is just something really awesome about this e-session that Kristin Partin shot... Tabby and Lee were born on the very same day, in the very same hospital and 21 years later, fell in love and now are getting married October 16, 2010. The couple themed their engagement session on warm colors and some fun apples they found. Kristin, the really... [MORE]
And speaking of absolutely gorgeous Winter white inspirations...I fell pretty hard for this adorable e-shoot. It's few and far between that an engagement shoot will give me the real wedding butterflies, but this one did just that. Shot by Laura Ivanova Photography, the couple used the cut-your-own-tree farm in Minneapolis, Minnesota as their backdrop so that they would always remember their first Christmas together. SO stinking cute.[MORE]
My girlfriend, Lisa, wrote me an email the other day that said..."is it bad that when I’m tense/cranky/panicking/whatever during the day, I look at your blog?" I love to hear stuff like that. I love to know that people out there can come to SMP for some visual eye candy, for a little refuge of prettiness during their workday. And this next set of images fits the bill entirely. Jeremy Harwell is the fantastic... [MORE]
Okay. This just might be the cutest engagement session EVER. It seriously wins the prize for the most adorable set of pics I've ever seen and I am insanely jealous that I didn't think of the idea first. Shot by Stephan Maloman, these pics are making me very, very happy. A perfect pink dress, a dreamy groom and four inch stiletto's. Um, hello perfection, my name is Abby. I love, love, love this shoot and am so thrilled that... [MORE]
Love, love, love this vintage-inspired e-session from LBB member Sanderson Images. I completely admire this couple's style. Everything from the cool outfits to the treatment on the images really turn up the volume on the vintage vibe. These two clearly know how to have some fun and the fabulous work from John and Kimberly Sanderson is the perfect compliment to... [MORE]
We have a purely adorable wedding coming up this morning but first I wanted to share these absolutely lovely engagement photos that the couple had the FABULOUS Carla Ten Eyck and Michael Romano shoot. I love that the pics really give you a window into this couple's personality...you can see the love, the romance, the joy. Definitely a set of portraits that this perfect pair will always treasure. Using that same sense... [MORE]