December 27, 2009
This Rock the Dress shoot was taken only using a Holga camera (one of my favourites!) and a Vivitar Ultra Wide & Slim (Lamo style camera). The results are a joy of retro style and poise! Thanks to the super talented Katie for sharing these Credit: Katie Malone PhotographyRead more...
December 27, 2009
I trust you had a good Christmas? I trust you had a good Christmas and Santa was nice to you? Down my chimney fell a swanky new 18.5" wide screen monitor (droooool) a Fuji Instax, a PINK Vivienne Westwood bracelet and an 'eco cup'. These are my favouritest presents. Santa obviously knows me very well - that I am a total blogging and photography geek, that Vivienne Westwood makes me happy and that I drink way too much coffee! I am muchly looking forward to playing with all my new toys and will certainly be scanning in some of my Instax shots soon. Was Santa just as good to you?Anyway, it's nice to have you back, it's been lonely without you dear reader. Although I am going to keep blogging between now and new year, the posts maybe a bit sparcer than usual. I'll still be here, plugging along though, so please don't hesitate to still get in touch if you need too.. Well the winter submissions have poured in over the festive period so I'm going to get right back into it with this snowy graveyard shoot from Jeffery Chan Tin. Bridal shoots in graveyards always seem to provoke some kind of controversy (who knows!?) but how can anybody argue that these images aren't ridiculously stunning? I really do love the snow... If you want to see more of this gorgeous Goth gal then check out this disgustingly fabulous zombie shoot and seriously sexy fashion shoot - both also shot by the uber talented Jeffery Chan Tin. Thanks to Jeffery for sharing the fun and frolics with usRead more...
December 24, 2009
The original tattooed bride photographers, Allebachsent me these this morning and I had to get them up right away. What could be better to gaze at right before Christmas that tattooed beauties looking shaaweeet!? The images came from a 'shoot out' in Philadelphia, where a bunch of photographers gets together and shoot the same situation together to learn from each other and generally get some kick ass imagery themselves... So the Philly Photog Shootouthappened. In case you haven't heard a Photog shootout is an event where photographers meet, photograph models and learn from each other. Anyway Rob "Ninja" Nicholson contacted me because he wanted to get a punk rock bridal theme going and needed a few more models. So I reached out to the most amazing couples in the world (my clients) and got a few responses. Jess an amazing bride (and rollergirl) married earlier this year was one of the first to respond. Patty DeCasere (my old punk rock band's drummer's former band's singer's wife - got it?) did an amazing job giving Jess a mohawk. Another friend Alicia from the 20s flapper shoot we did at the historic Stotesbury Mansion handled the costume design (available for wardrobe at belle_morte66@yahoo.com) Robyn & John an engaged couple took a day and drove up from Annapolis and found the inner model in them. Really they just acted like themselves and everyone got great photos. Erin Proud (wedding planner of Lori & Kevin's Eastern State Penitentiary wedding) channeled her inner anger and teenage angst for the shoot, along with an amazing wedding photographer turned model, Leslie Gilbert. Despite shooting photos in what felt like subzero conditions in Center City Philadelphia, everyone seemed to be having a great time, networking and learning. Thanks to Mike for sending me this little Xmas gift! Credit: Allebach PhotographyRead more...
December 21, 2009
Camden Market in North London is where all the cool kids hang out. The streets are littered with funky bars, awesome boutiques and stores that can only be described as treasure troves. With thrift and charity shops filled to the rafters with gems a-plenty, gothic stores fit to bursting with corsets, black lace and fishnet tights and a tattoo parlour on every corner, it's easy to see why the location is a seemingly perfect one for a Rock n Roll engagement shoot. Thanks to Chanelle for sending these over. Rock on baby!Read more...
December 8, 2009
This stunning vintage shoot was put together by Vicky Rowe ( Styling) of Vintage Teasets, Bella & Fifi and Floriture (flowers), Clifton Cakes and photographer Rosie Parsons. They set up and shot at both Combe House Hotel and Mamhead House near Exeter, Devon. The fashion looks authentic and wonderfully unique. Well done to everyone involved! Thanks Rosie, Vicky and everyone involved for sharing the love with these Credit: Rosie ParsonsRead more...
December 7, 2009
Photo shoots like this are why I love blogging sooo much. I just feel happy looking at them! Stacey's simple gown looks perfectly Rock n Roll paired with that kick ass huge red flower, her awesome icy blond hair and ink. It's time to swoon now Thanks to the delightfully wonderful Heather for sharing these Credit: Heather Elizabeth PhotographyRead more...
December 4, 2009
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December 3, 2009
My friend Kelty has done it again. Is it possible for one photographer (and her sister, Hannah the beautiful model) to be so crazily yummy-licious?! Credit: Steep StreetRead more...
November 30, 2009
First off a huge thank you to everyone who voted and especially to all the other bloggers and Rock n Roll Bride fans who blogged, facebooked and tweeted about the contest. Love you all! Right...on to the juicy bit - announcing the winners! As always it was a very close call and at one post their was only 0.14% between first and second place (eeek!) However, as we know, there can only be one winner who will receive a faaabulousa trash the dress shoot of their own design with the awesome Erica Berger...and those winners are....(dum dum duuuuuum!) Kelly & Sam with their zombie love fest! Congratulations you guys. Erica will be on touch soon to make all the arrangements! Woop WoopRead more...
November 20, 2009
This autumn bridal shoot is too cute to resist. She's like a little Alice in Wonderland with her teacup dress and that adorable over sized bow. I want that. I want to wear it everyday everday. Thanks to Tim & Mer for sharing the cutenessRead more...
November 20, 2009
Doesn't this girl look beautiful in her Mother's 1970's country wedding dress. There is something so simple yet so satisfying about these imagesRead more...
November 19, 2009
Nadia's vintage Chanel, trip down memory lane inspired photo shoot makes me weep with nostalgic joy. The records, the books, the beautiful dress, the shoes and the make up - all lend themselves oh too perfectly to this by-gone fashion era. Thanks to Millie for sharing theseRead more...
November 15, 2009
With the entries for the trash the dress contest coming in thick and fast (have you got yours in yet? You have until next Sunday to do so!) I thought it only right to tease you all just a little bit more and show you exactly what kind of photographic awesomeness you can expect if you win the contest! Oh yeah baby...I'm seriously jealous of whoever wins already.Read more...
November 13, 2009
Unusually for me I don't have much to say about this stunning, gorgeous and amazing vintage bridal shoot sent in by Allyson of Alley Kat Photography. The hair, the make up, the dress and the location do aaaaall the talking! Thanks so much Allyson for sharing theseRead more...
November 12, 2009
This little gift arrived into my inbox the other day from the ever delightful Brandi Thompson...I didn't realise it was Christmas already! You might remember Jayme from her engagement session with her (then) Hubby to be Matt and those shoes! Well from these it would appear that their wedding was just as Rock n Roll, gothic and pretty damn cool. Her dress was made especially for her by a local seamstress and the hat was from Leg Avenue to which she added her own extra sparkle! Thanks sooooo much for making my gothic fantasy's come true Brandi and Jayme! Credit: Brandi Thomspon PhotographyRead more...
November 8, 2009
Graffiti is cool. It may not be big or clever but it certainly makes for an awesome trash the dress shoot. Thanks to Sherese for sharing theseRead more...
November 5, 2009
This is something I have never seen but I think there should be more of it..surfing brides! Thanks Clane! Credit: Clane Gessel PhotographyRead more...
October 31, 2009
Although clearly Halloween themed, I've got something a bit different to what you might expect in the form of Jane & John's elegant and graceful post wedding shoot. The pumpkin lollipops lend themselves perfectly to these flirtatious and cute autumnal images. Ashley & Stephanie you rock! Thanks so much for sharing Credit: White Rabbit StudiosRead more...
October 31, 2009
What could be more fitting to a Halloween special that a Bride of Frankenstein bridal shoot...oh holy awesomes! The idea was to put this iconic figure in everyday scenarios - filling the car up, going food shopping - just a day in the life of Frankenstein's misses! Thanks to Alley for sharing these Credit: Alley Kat PhotographyRead more...