One evening about a month ago, I received a call from Casie, whom was interested in having bridal portraits done. “I’m not your typical bride”, she explained. “My wedding dress is pink!” She had my attention.
We kept in touch set up a date, I got my amazing makeup artist Heather Foster lined up (whom is available for all of my shoots) and I was able to book the perfect venue at the last moment. While I shoot natural light 98% of the time, we had our eye on the weather and rain was in the forecast. With only a week to go and lots of dead end calls to book a venue, I received a call from one of the most kind hearted and generous women I’ve ever met. I am actually going to write a post just about Chevara soon, because she deserves that, but since this post is reserved for Casie and Richard, let me take the time to say ‘Thank you’ to Chevara and your generosity – not only to me, but to my guests as well.
We all held our breath as almost a foot of snow fell on Friday, the day before our shoot. I knew it would be beautiful to shoot in – but what about travel? What about safety? What about Casie outside freezing to death in her dress?! To be honest, if it weren’t for Heather’s reassurance as well as my sister that offered to drive me since she had 4 wheel drive, I probably would have postponed the shoot. I called Casie early that morning and she and Richard were game and so the show was on – and am I ever glad we decided to go through with it! Richard was a trooper (hah! Makes since as he’s actually a State Trooper), after working in the snow until midnight the night before. My poor sister ditched her car a few times coming to get me, but we met at the salon for Casie to get ready, headed to the gallery loft, did our shoot and the outcome was nothing short of amazing.
Casie and Richard, thank you so much for contacting me and not letting me down. I knew when I heard ‘pink wedding dress’ that we would have a blast – and I really think it was for everyone involved. You guys are stunning and so fun to work with and I wish you all of the luck in the world. Chevara, you were a real life saver, and I can’t say thank you enough for lending us your beautiful loft and gallery to shoot in. It proved to be the perfect back drop, just as I was sure it would. Wendy, thank you for driving us and listening to me back seat drive you through the snow, even though I had never driven in the snow before and somehow just KNEW we were going to die. Heather, you did a beautiful job on Casie just as I was sure you would – but then again, she gave you something amazing to work with from the beginning. Also, I want to thank the local theatre for lending me out the vintage luggage and trunks for my shoot. I called them up and asked to rent these props though it’s not something they usually do. Alex was great and kind enough to lend me these items for the shoot – and they worked out perfectly.
I’m going to shut up and post the photos now. There are LOTS – so enjoy!
We started out in the loft’s bedroom. How stunning is this shot?
The stunning couple! See how easy my job was?!
I adore this shot. Also, is this not every little girl’s dream dress?!
I love this shot. The only lighting used was one SB-600 bounced from the metal lining the walls.
Casie, you are stunning.
These were actually shot on the rooftop deck – in 8″ of snow!
See the snow piled up behind her? She was beyond brave kneeling in it!
I LOVE these next two.
In the gallery!
Richard was looking quite handsome in his suite!
I loved that these lofts kept original pieces from when it was a tobacco production plant.
Another one of my favorite shots of the day.
So sexy – LOVE it!
Casie’s amazing ring!
