Since everyone is so different, why shouldn't your bridal portraits reflect that? Do you have a love of old Hollywood glamour? Do you ever admire the stunning simplicity of photographs from that time frame?
The way the photographers used the lighting both softened the women yet displayed their inner strength, power & sexiness. What woman doesn't want those things captured in a picture? So you probably are saying right now if you are like me, I could never pull that look off. Or maybe you are saying but those women are gorgeous & I am just me. Or maybe you are saying but I am not a size 2. Or maybe even I hate having my picture taken because I never look good. Don't listen to those voices. Every single woman has a beauty that is ALL HER OWN. Once you see yourself through the eyes of a talented professional photographer, you will start to see what others see in you that maybe you were too critical on yourself to see. Why not let your bridals be the opportunity for you to see you in maybe a different light?...no pun intended =).
I was contacted several weeks ago by the wonderful Bill Bastas with
Bastas Photography to model for his new series called "At Home Hollywood Series". Of course how could I turn him down. As we talked he shared with me his vision to create unique bridal shoots based off the "Old Hollywood Glam" styling. I think that is an awesome idea and so very unique. So the day of the shoot, I did my own makeup & the shoot took only a little over an hour. Due to the lights that are used to get this effect, it didn't really matter where we set up. We chose the den at The Inn yet as you will see below you wouldn't know it. Bill was witty, comforting, encouraging and helpful with how to best pose for the right angles. When I saw the pictures I was blown away. Here are a few below from our shoot that day.
So most of the time I run around in yoga pants, a tank top, my hair a mess & glasses working at The Inn. I'm just like everyone of you. If you have never stepped out of your comfort zone and had your pictures taken by a pro...not the family pictures but just you....I highly encourage you to do it. You will be amazed at how their eye & their gifting with a camera will show you things about yourself you never see when looking in the mirror.
