the session: brit and nic are husband and wife!

Rene and I have the best job in the world! And I don’t like to use the word ‘job’ because it’s most definitely not a job or work! For us, recording weddings is a privilege. To know that the images we create today, will be enjoyed by generations to come tomorrow, is most definitely humbling and special.

We can’t stop jumping for joy when we get to work with brides and grooms that just ‘get’ our vision. Nic and Brittaney totally understand what our vision is all about. They gave us complete creative license, which in and of itself is an honor. But most important and best of all, they pushed us to explore new avenues of creativity, challenged us technically and inspired us to find new ways of thinking about creative image making. Thank you to Nic, Brittaney and their families and friends for the challenges and memories of that most special day!

With every wedding I always try to find a new way of seeing things. This angle of the dress is one of my favorites.

Brittaney's dress

 

Brittaney taking a moment’s pause in her suite’s balcony at Sanibel Harbor Resort & Spa. The resort is located on the harbor overlooking Sanibel and Captiva islands.

Brittaney on the balcony of her suite at Sanibel Harbor Resort & Spa

 

A quick portrait in her suite. She’s absolutely glamorous here!

Glam Brittaney

 

Brittaney made the entire trip from the Sanibel Harbor Resort & Spa all the way to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers in this authentic Ford Model T!

Brittaney and her dad in an authentic Ford Model T!

 

Once we arrived at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, it was time for some a few portraits of Brittaney outside.

Brittaney's bridals

 

Brittaney's bridals

 

And we also did some fun stuff inside the Caretaker’s House. This is one of my favorites from the day.

Brittaney inside

 

Brittaney looking breathtaking!

 

The guys!

 

Wow!

 

And handsome Nic!

Nic!

 

Brittaney and the guys on the porch of one of the homes.

Brit and the guys!

 

The fab wedding party on the lawn of the Royal Palm Alleé.

So cool!

 

Beautiful!

Brittaney

 

Meeting for the first time in Mina’s Moonlight Garden.

Kissing

 

The happy bride and groom

 

Saying their vows.

Vows

 

Love!

 

Finally! Just married!

Just married!

 

A romantic shot as husband and wife on the grounds.

In love

 

For the bride and groom’s portraits together, Brittaney wanted an edgy and urban backdrop. So we headed out to downtown Fort Myers. We had about 20 minutes to get all these awesomely cool shots, in the dark AND during a Harley biker convention! It was the absolute most fun we’ve had shooting the bride and groom! This is my favorite image from the entire day. This gritty alley was completely dark except for the street light above Brittaney. All I have to say is GREAT job D700!

Fabulous with the D700!

 

This shot was done in front of an installation that sat in the front yard of the Old Lee County Courthouse. The installation was made of these large steel cylinders with green lights inside and the names of the different botanicals Edison used in his scientific studies.

In front of the Old Lee County Courthouse

 

Southwest Florida weddings

 

Some shots around downtown’s fun backdrops.

Naples wedding photography

 

Astrid and Rene Photography

 

Nic and Brittaney had their reception at the fantastic Veranda in the heart of the historic district in downtown Fort Myers. This unique restaurant makes its home in two Turn-of-the-Century homes. The Veranda is a truly charming and romantic place to dine. Brittaney has a great sense of style…just look at how fabulous everything looked that night!

The reception at the Veranda

 

And our goodbye shot, a la Nic and Brittaney style! Thanks again guys, congratulations and thanks for letting us be a part of such a magical day! ~Astrid and Rene~

Nic and Brittaney

bridal gown trends for 2009

The bridal gown! What woman doesn’t love a beautiful gown that not only looks great on her but makes her feel like a princess? And to boot, in an incredibly delicate color and a fantastic style that dazzles everyone! I loved so much how I felt in my gown. And I have no problems confessing that I have worn my own gown at home, just so I can walk around and feel like that princess! :)

This year’s trends for fantabulous wedding gowns leaves little to be desired! But after my research, I did see a bit of back and forth between the experts out there as to what the hottest trends were for this year! And here are my favorite, along with a list of links to help you decide for yourself…

  • Ball-gowns will be the envy for this year! Anything from flowing A-line gowns to very over-the-top designs for this silhouette are hot right now.
  • Crumb-catcher bodices! Basically, this is a double layer of fabric at the neckline, one fitted, one a bit looser. Here’s a great description of necklines to help you get savvy! And here’s a wonderful gallery of crumb-catcher gowns to give you an eye-full.
  • One-shouldered styles! Love it and a perfect way to feel like a diva!
  • Looking for a second gown to get down in or perhaps you want something casual for that beach-side or tent wedding? Minis and short gowns will be very popular this year!
  • A splash of color somewhere on your gown (like in the form of a sash around the waist)
  • Two-toned gowns!
  • Pockets!
  • Detailing! It’s always in the details isn’t, it!

Check out these resources for more information on hot wedding gown trends for 2009:

And two videos from two fab designers I have always loved…

Vera Wang - Spring 2009 Bridal Show Part 1 of 2

Junko Yoshioka Fall 2009 Part 2

And of course, here’s my gallery of gowns from last year! And I am very happy to say that once again, my brides were already showing their stylish good sense by implementing some of the trends mentioned above. Next to shoes, gowns are my other favorite yummy that I love to document!

Enjoy,
Astrid

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