Elle Japan December 2011

Cameron and Josh's wedding at Wadsworth Mansion ran as a double-page spread in the latest issue of Elle Japan. The shot on the right is one of my favorites from this entire year. The original picture is square, but even with this crop I love the way the trees frame the couple. There is such a sincere tenderness in Josh's gesture as he balances Cameron's hand and helps her up the steps.
This shot was taken with my antique Rolleiflex with Color 400 speed film.

To the church!

I recently had the great pleasure of photographing the wedding of a bride who was in my tennis camp when she was a kid! She was ten, and a phenomenal tennis player. She and her new husband actually bonded on the tennis court, getting to know each other through tennis!
Here she is on her way to the church on her wedding day. Shot in black and white, 3200 ISO, exposing for the interior light. I love the drama created by the contrast between the bright outside and the dark foyer.

Sue Ann & Elliott

A calm mother walks alongside her toddler, watching his every move.
This is shot with my Rollei, black and white film. Early morning light.

Southern Weddings

Southern Weddings has just put out Volume IV of their beautiful magazine, and they have included this lovely cake shot of mine from Cameron and Josh's wedding. What a gorgeous magazine this is! It's reminiscent of the annual Real Weddings bible that used to come out and is no longer. Southern Weddings has just enough of the traditional without going too far. They're maintaining a classic look but with all of the fresh details that we love.

Town & Country Weddings - Fall/Winter 2011 Issue

It's not all about the solitaire anymore! Women are going a bit more adventurous with their engagement rings- star sapphires, emeralds, and brown diamonds! I loved photographing all of these gorgeous gemstones. I used a combination of natural and artificial light to give it a soft and feminine feel while still making all the stones look super sparkly and amazing.

Crane & Co. Holiday Cards

Shooting holiday cards for Crane & Co. this week! I love the neutral base here with a splash of turquoise, green, and pink- exactly how I decorate my house! Looking forward to working on the Crane 2012 catalog over the next month!

Erik & Sarah on Style Me Pretty

Erik and Sarah had a beautiful wedding on Kent Island in Maryland. Check it out on Style Me Pretty today!
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/09/22/bayside-wedding-by-bellafare/