How do you savor summer? I'm taking note from this pair, who basically walked on sunshine. It's a love sesh from the lens of Honey Honey Photography that'll have you dreaming of fields of gold. Sharing sweet kisses and elegant outfits (an ode to their Viva Las Vegas beginning) the gallery is your jackpot, and it's waiting for you in the ...
Gray is consistently one of the most classic and elegant colors in interior design, and it's no different when it comes to the most important room in the home: the kitchen. This simple hue is the perfect compliment to a cozy kitchen, and we're sharing our favorite ways to use it in the video below!
Have you ever been in a long distance relationship? Speaking from experience, it's certainly not for the faint of heart, but this duo? They endured a 7 year span together proving that distance only makes the heart grow fonder. Their forever began in Santa Monica with Ryon: Lockhart Photography behind the lens. From the hanging lanterns, to walls filled with...
It never surprises me when a Hill Country wedding leaves me at a loss for words. But give me aHill Country wedding awash in pretty pink hues and romantic meets classic stylings and that's an entirely new level of...
You know weddings are the heart of all we do at SMP, but we can never resist a good styled shoot -- especially when it's infused with real life love, like these models who've been married for over 20 years! The groom even wore the same tie in this shoot that he wore on their wedding day! Captured by Imogen Xiana, you want want to miss the full gallery here!
This Bride deserves a round of applause, for not only creating an elegant, romantic affair not soon to be forgotten, but doing it all in only four months! That takes talent, and it was on full display as guest enjoyed every minute of...
We get asked over and over again, "How can I get published on SMP?" and we're always happy to share our words of wisdom to help make your work shine -- but nothing can beat the magic mentoring from our own Abby Larson. Since we all can't have a coffee date with this lovely lady on-the-go, this interview from Braedon Flynn of The Photo Report is the next best thing. Grab a...
With only a few more weekends left of this Indian Summer in which to properly celebrate summer's bounty, we think this recipe is the perfect way to ease into fall. Filled with fresh muddled lemon and apricot, and topped with mint, it's a lighter take on whiskey that the cocktail geniuses at Lauren Kelp devised to be equal parts delicious and easy to...
For those of you totally excited for the arrival of fall (read: me), this darling e-sesh is exactly what the doctor ordered. Think two adorable sweeties frolicking amongst towering trees (in rich autumn colors) and you are sooo on the right track. It's true love meets chilly days meets the breathtaking images of...
After recently hitting the 7-month countdown to my own nuptials, I started my search for the perfect wedding band. My first stop? NYC staple Michael C. Fina, which has been in business since 1935. There, I met Deena, Jewelry Sales Director who helped guide my search and offered some pretty awesome know-how when it came to caring for...
I wish I could tell you I didn't spend hours on end poring through these images by When He Found Her, but that just wouldn't be true. You see, this Canadian estate wedding is a classic style lover's dream, with the heart and soul to match. And to top it all off? The most stunning rose + ivy moments by ...
If there was ever an excuse to celebrate, it would be ringing in another year on this lovely earth. Even better when it's a surprise and executed to complete perfection by your bestie. Your closest girlfriends, some sweet treats, and endless bubbly? It basically sounds like heaven. Planned by one talented half of Harlin & Sparrow Event Design for the other talented half (how sweet is that)...
If what you're after is a winning combo of rustic romance, look no further than the English countryside as your backdrop. It's a destination where dresses are welcomed to sweep across fields of grass, where dainty white petals and twinkling lights set the mood and...
As an apartment dweller in New York City (read: minimal square footage), I'm always thinking about new, creative ways to organize unsightly "things" in the prettiest way possible. My current favorite catch-all storage solution? Baskets! They're a practicality made pretty, that can't be beat in my book for organizing anything and everything! [dotted] more inspirational organization ideas to try:...
Awash in stunning organic details, sweet romantic moments and just a hint glamour (hello, crazy cool black, white and gold color palette), this inspiration sesh is totally going to make your Wednesday. Think a talented team of vendors...
Don't let the rolling mist or fog darken your spirits on your Big Day! Cloudy skies actually make for softer, more beautiful outdoor photographs (no harsh shadows, no squinting), and the accompaniment of some morning mist can actually add an extra hefty dose of romance to your portraits, as you and your new Hubby huddle in close to fend off the fog! [dotted] Photography: Coco Tran | Real Wedding:...
From a quiet garden to that famous city skyline, Orange Photographie has captured an elegant e-sesh that has got me floating on cloud nine. From the striking statement these med-school sweethearts made on North...
All I want to do in life is go on a safari in Africa and see animals in their natural habitats. In fact, I'm slightly obsessed with elephants (so much so that I "adopted" two this past spring), so it's no surprise I'm obsessed with this South African couple's engagement session from Rensche Mari—just look at...
F. Scott Fitzgerald once said that "life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall" and while I perfectly agree, I'm not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet. Lucky for us, we have this Fitzgerald-inspired shoot by Ashley Bartoletti, bursting with beautiful...
