A beachy Californian engagement shoot
I love California. At some point in my life, I will undoubtedly live there. So when Phi & Eric invited me to come out to San Diego for their engagement shoot, there wasn’t even a question in my mind of trying to make it happen…it was definitely going to. They have two pups who look like Muppets and are loved to pieces. One of the things that Phi & Eric love doing together is going to Burning Man in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert and they wanted to incorporate that in some way. Having a decorated bike at the festival is an important piece of the Burning Man culture…riding around the desert for days. Then, we headed out for a long hike down to the ocean which was worth the workout. Take a look at those cliffs! I love the contrast between the desert and the ocean-very dramatic. Naz from NazFilms and I simply can not wait for their wedding next month in Cartagena, Colombia!
Featured today on Green Wedding Shoes!
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Kelly & Jeff: A Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Engagement
These two…creative, colorful, and completely in love. Kelly just happens to be the mastermind behind the blog, StudioDIY, which is endless fun while, Jeff seeks out & takes some of the most beautiful photos of interiors on the West Coast. There couldn’t be a better match & I’m so happy to share their desert engagement shoot with a film that NazFilms created. We spent the day in Palm Springs and then headed to Joshua Tree where the light doesn’t get any prettier. Enjoy!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Heather & Patrick’s Tuckahoe Plantation wedding
Happy Valentine’s Day you lovebirds! I am delighted to share with you this beautiful Virginia wedding from this past Fall. What’s even better is that NazFilms has made a Super 8 film from Heather & Patrick’s big day that you can watch below! Lots of love to all of you!
Heather & Patrick :: Tuckahoe Plantation Virginia Wedding from NAZFILMS on Vimeo.
Venue: Tuckahoe Plantation / Gown designer: Allure / Bridesmaid dresses: Bari Jay / Hair & Makeup: Alison Harper & Company / Florals: Flowers by Mona Ray / Wedding coordinator: Jenn Siess Henry / Cake: The Buttercream Bee /Invitations: Chelsey Emery via Etsy /Catering: Mosaic / Film: NazFilms
From Heather:
Favorite part of our day: Since Patrick and I opted not to do a first look, I really cherished the time we spent alone taking photos after our ceremony, soaking in the day and each other. When you asked to steal us away for a few minutes while everyone was enjoying dinner, we didn’t think twice about it. That drive down the long Tuckahoe Plantation driveway right before sunset, surrounded by nothing but trees and pristine nature, really gave us a chance to reflect on the excitement of the day. My other favorite part of the day was having all the girls over at our house the morning of for brunch while getting ready. We watched Gossip Girl, sipped on mimosas and relaxed in robes while being pampered with hair and make-up!
Why we chose Tuckahoe Plantation: Patrick and I toured four venues and the minute we walked around Tuckahoe Plantation, we knew it was perfect. It had its challenges, with our wedding scheduled mid-hurricane season and Tuckahoe being an outdoor venue, but we fell in love and didn’t look back.
Wedding planning details: I planned all the little details for our wedding and while I don’t have a creative bone in my body, I really tried to infuse the day with personal details that represented us as a couple. Some of my favorites were our wedding flowers, which included burgundy ranunculus and peach roses, a play on the colors of Virginia Tech where Patrick I first met in graduate school, a cork monogram “B” I made to display using corks I had collected throughout our engagement, two gorgeous vintage cars we were lucky enough to borrow from family friends to get to and from our venue that day and of course, getting married on our six year anniversary!
Other fun details: Patrick and I had so much fun incorporating meaningful details and celebrating small achievements during the months leading up to the wedding. We buried our bottle of bourbon the month before the wedding at the ceremony site in the pouring rain, which was such an adventure (and absolutely worth the beautiful weather we had on our wedding day!) We rented out one of our favorite local Richmond restaurants, Arcadia, for our rehearsal dinner so we could properly introduce our out-of-town friends and family to Richmond. We even scheduled cake tasting during my birthday weekend so we could indulge all weekend long.
Crumbling Beauty, A Styled Shoot for Bash Magazine in Ireland
This past year, Naz from NazFilms & I had the exciting chance to go to Ireland to do a styled shoot for the brand new wedding magazine, Bash. It was an experience that I’ll never forget and the images below are some of my absolute favorite that I’ve taken. I’m so happy to finally be able to show these to you!
Dublin, Ireland :: Style Shoot For Bash Magazine from NAZFILMS on Vimeo.
Stylist: Jemma Cassidy from HipHip / Florals: Mark Grehan at The Garden Powerscourt /Film: NazFilms / Model: Helena at 1st Option /Hair: Sian Sharkey / Makeup: Niamh Martin / Dress 1: Eloquence Dress from Claire Pettibone, Dress 2: Amanda Wakeley, & Dress 3: Romona Keveza / Cake: Ali Davis / Musicians (& music in film): Mad Uncle Harry
Heaps of love in an apple orchard
It’s been a good while since I’ve posted anything on the blog. This past year was wonderfully crazy…living between Virginia & Canada and trying to find a sense of balance in between while maintaining a full time business. Some of the people who have become even dearer to me are photographer Adam Barnes, his gorgeous wife Lauren, and little B. I was so honored to do some family photos of them this past Fall in Charlottesville, VA in an apple orchard that I grew up going to. In 2014, I plan on officially offering family sessions so if you’re interested, please email me at [email protected].
But first, enjoy this film made by Naz at NazFilms !
Charlottesville, Virginia | Family Film Session | The Barnes Family from NAZFILMS on Vimeo.
Featured in Southern Weddings Magazine!
Back in the Spring, Adam Barnes and I had the pleasure of working together alongside of Ashley Baber Weddings (and a whole slew of amazing artists) down in Savannah, GA to bring this shoot to life. I am SO happy to announce that it can be seen in the brand new issue of Southern Weddings Magazine!
Please take a moment to view the romantic film that Naz at NazFilms created HERE. xoxoKatie
Design & styling: Ashley Baber Wedding / Filmmaker: NazFilms / Additional photography: Adam Barnes Photography / Florals: Amy Osaba / Venue:Whitefield Chapel at Bethesda Academy / Choir: Savannah State University Wesleyan Gospal Choir / Stationary: Momental Designs / Cake: La Bella Torta / Rentals: Amazing Event Rentals /Jewelry: Erin McDermott / Bridal Headpiece: Lo Boheme /Bridal Gown: Reem Acra/ Bridesmaid Dresses: Erin Fetherston/ Bow Tie: High Cotton Ties/ Hairstylist: Jordan Purtee Reddick / Makeup Artist: Jules De Jesus Fritz, assisted by Jessica Mack
Engaged in Brooklyn
Over the Holidays and on one of the coldest days of my life, I was lucky to do some engagement photos for Alice & Graeme in Brooklyn. They are two poets who are destined for great things together and what better a place to fall in love than New York!? So, NazFilms and I teamed up to create one of my favorite engagement sessions so far. Simple & Real. Enjoy! xoxoKatie