bridal sessions! Normally, if a bride opts for a bridal session, they have also done an engagement session and so by the time the wedding comes around, I have worked with the bride on two different occasions. This makes a HUGE difference on the wedding day. I get to know the bride so much more and show up to the wedding knowing what poses she likes most and how to make her feel most comfortable…. and every bride wants that on her wedding day. Trust me. Emily and John were married on Saturday and I absolutely loved being there. After engagements and then Em’s bridal session with her and her mom, I felt like I was a part of the family!
Emily’s bridal session was so EASY! The Bolling Haxall House was full of large windows and great natural light and when you have lots of awesome directional light… you’re going to have awesome bridal portraits!! I can’t wait to show you these shots of Emily in her gorgeous gown! It was absolutely stunning. When I first saw her, I was speechless……she looked amazing! And while it’s so awesome for a photographer for have a bride that looks like she just walked out of a magazine…. it also raises the bar. These needed to be GREAT!!! I hope I did them justice. Emily was a gorgeous bride… simply stunning. Enjoy some of her bridal portraits!!
Emily….you’re gorgeous! … I feel like I’ve said that a million times…. I need a new word!:)
Loved these!
Em you are the epitome of a classy bride! From the hair to the jewelry… your “look” was perfect!
Love!
Were these taken in a parking lot? Yes, yes they were. And they’re still beautiful! Sometimes the not so pretty areas are the BEST!
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
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