Results tagged “Bridal Portrait” from John Christopher Photoblog

Tiffany was quite the bride-model during her portrait session in Dallas about a month ago. Her dance training definitely came in handy with #2 and #6, and she was a natural when going into a pose as well.

Their wedding was a fabulous event in Houston at Lakewood United Methodist and their reception at Northgate Country Club. More from their wedding coming soon.

Lately it seems like it's been the season of bridals for me. Which means a VERY busy fall. Tough for blogging, since I can't show them off until after the wedding, but great for picture taking. I love bridals. Yes, it's a southern thing I guess, but truly a fun way for the bride to have another day in her dress as a dress rehearsal and a very fun sort of fashion shoot.

Amy is an amazing girl. Very pretty, and a natural. We photographed her bridals at Astin Mansion in Bryan, TX; a very lovely venue which is where her reception was held. Their wedding pics are coming soon (preview above).

...back at the good ol McKinney Cotton mill for Paige's bridal session where it's always guaranteed to get some great shots. The challenge of course for me is taking a different approach each time I shoot there. I love getting new looks out of a tried and true location. Here are a few of my faves.

A few months back Figaro Interactive asked that I help them on a project for some buddy's of theirs in the framing business, I thought it would be fun to do something a little different than what I'm used to. And, I figured it would be a great chance to take a look, first hand, at some great, (and I mean uber-super FANTASTIC) frames. I'm serious about their quality materials. These guys know their stuff.

So Figaro Interactive has finally launched the site. I'm sure it took them quite a few man hours - the site for bridalframes.com is FANTASTIC. These guys are genius web builders. I wish I knew an ounce of what they know. It would really come in handy... Anyway Bridal Frames.com has a great option to build your own frame layout along with mat and frame; and, I can't stress the quality enough. My personal favorite is their "silver leaf w/ light rub" frame. It makes skin tones look a-mazing.

Oh, for those of you that know my apartment, can you imagine over 100 16x20 and larger frames strung out in my office and spilling over to my master bed room. I think I still have the bruises to show for it trying to leap over a mountain of frames. Man was I glad when the day came to let them go. (Kinda...ok not really) Go check it out now!

So 50+ onlookers during a bridal portrait in the middle of the day at say upper 80 degree heat in a bridal gown is probably not anyone's idea of a good time I would imagine. Chelsea was a COMPLETE trooper though. I certainly would be whining under those conditions. 

Back in December also, Sayeda had her bridal session at the Belo Mansion , built in the 1800's in Downtown Dallas. This specific photo taken in the Belo Mansion Annex - the actual reception space is located.

Here's a couple of my fave's.