I recently conducted a wedding photography fashion shoot. I used models in place of actual brides and grooms to demonstrate what couples could gain by adding an element of fashion photography to the wedding photos. Wedding photography is typically made up of formal portraits and candids. Adding a third element of high fashion style to the photographs can give a unique look to wedding photos.
Working with models can make certain elements of photography easier such as posing but can create challenges as well. Making people beleive the models are an actual wedding couple is certainly one of the biggest. Figuring out a model’s personality is just as important as when working with a real bride and groom. It can be challenging since I only had a few minutes to meet with each model proper to the shoot. Determining what poses models like and what expressions best suit the model is definitely more art than science.
The shoot itself was a lot of fun. I choose indoor and outdoor settings for the shoot. I shot the models outside at the University of Colorado and indoors at the rental studio at Pro Photo Rental and Photo Space in Denver. I completed the days at the Rembrandt Yard in Boulder and Holy Ghost church in downtown Denver. Just like a wedding, I had a limited amount of time at each venue to accomplish my goals. In preparing for the shoot, I had to treat it almost like planning a real wedding. I had to assemble wedding gowns, tuxedos, rings, and flowers. I also had to reserve the spaces for the wedding shoot. After it was all over, I needed a honeymoon. Unfortunately, that part wasn’t in our budget.
A big thanks goes out to all the vendors who contributed to the project. d’Anelli Bridal http://www.coloradobridal.com in Lakewood, and Blue Bridal Boutique http://bluegowns.com in Denver provided the gowns for the shoot. Alter Occasions http://alteroccasions.com provided the tuxes. Sue Kimball http://www.kimballfloral.com provided the beautiful bouquets. Williams Jewelers http://www.williamsjewelers.net in Cherry Creek provided the rings. Barbizon modeling agency http://www.barbizoncolorado.com in Denver provided the models along with an assist from my friend Jessica. Jett Middleton http://makeupartistdenverboulder.com was an invaluable asset as my makeup artist. I deeply appreciate Holy Ghost Church http://www.holyghostchurch.info for letting us use their gorgeous cathedral for part of the shoot.
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