"what is that?" you might be asking. it's a relatively new trend in which recent brides (and grooms) are willing to don their wedding attire for a special photo session in locations/poses in which they don't worry about keeping the dress in pristine condition. some will walk through city streets for urban shots, along the water's edge or submerge themselves in lakes/beaches/swamps/fountains, and some have even set the dress on fire! it's freakin' crazy! now you may be asking, "WHY would anyone do that!?" it can be a metaphor that the couple has so much faith in their marriage that a wedding dress will never be needed again. or that because they spent so much money on the dress and it will almost 100% guaranteed never be worn again, not even by the daughter they are "saving" it for, why not put it on one last time and get some awesome photos. the term "trash the dress" has actually become a misnomer since many brides have been able to get the dress drycleaned and preserved in it's original condition. for more, check out trashthedress.com.
now back to jen & ryan... such a great couple to work with. they were willing to brave heights, tides, wind, sand, and dirt in their snazzy outfits and got some awesome images. congrats again, newlyweds!
what an awesome couple these two are! they're as bright and cheerful as the weather we were blessed with during their shoot in sf. though they admitted to being a bit camera shy, they definitely were able to relaxed enough to show their true adorable nature. anne loves flowers, so we chose a location guaranteed to be filled with plenty of foliage & blooms and selected golden gate park. this time of year at the park is incredibly lush. and of course, we wanted to cater to frankie's wishes and made sure to include plenty of shots with his fantastic hat, feather-side, of course!
congratulations, anne & frankie! we're so excited for your wedding in september!
