The Bridal Portraits
July 9, 2008 · Posted in photography by erin
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I just realized recently that not every bride takes bridal portraits before her wedding day. I’ve always liked the idea because I love to see the bride’s large portrait on display when you walk into the reception. I flew to Louisiana in March to meet Kelly Moore for my bridal portrait session. I wanted a mix of contemporary and Southern photos and settings. Kelly likes to challenge her brides to be fearless and to really let go during the portrait sessions.
We ended up in a very swampy area with lots of low hanging moss. As I stood there, barefoot in my dress, standing on a moving blanket and a sheet, my feet sinking, I could feel the mud and swampy water between my toes. Gotta love Louisiana! You probably can’t tell that when you look at this photo!
I like to call this photo “Swamp Bride.”
It is Todd’s favorite and ended up being the portrait that we displayed on an easel just inside the reception doors.
This is the “Southern Bride” photo I was hoping for!
Having a day to spend in your wedding dress before your wedding day was really fun. It was also really helpful for the fitting process. I was able to see when the dress would slide down or where it might feel uncomfortable. It was obviously fun to get to be a superstar in front of a camera with an unlimited amount of time to play in your dream dress!
I have never heard of bridal portraits.
I don’t think its done in the north, but I love the idea.
Just plain awesome. We’re about to shoot one too. :-D
I’ve heard this is something that is very common in the South! Maybe us California girls should start taking up this trend. I’m in when it comes to any reason for a photo shoot =)
I love these portraits! They are so beautiful. The second one really showcases the bride’s personality. So gorgeous!
@ Laura @ Lizy - Make it a trend in your areas! It’s so fun to play in your gown before the wedding!
Bridal Portrature is extremely popular in the South. I would say that around 80% of my brides have them done. The other 20% just don’t have the money or they’re worried about their dress for some reason.
Hey –
I just wanted to say that I love these pictures. They are gorgeous. And I was going to ask this, I know it might be off the wall, but do you know what this bride got her wedding dress. I love it!!! I am getting married and I found this blog on google.
Thanks!
hi stephanie! yes, erin purchased her carolina herrera gown from warren barron bridal salon in dallas. :) hope this helps and welcome!
just to add to this…. i’m planning on selling my dress as soon as it gets back from being cleaned at Carolina Herrera.
Stephanie– if you’re interested in this particular dress, I’m happy to discuss selling it to you. Email me at erakin11@hotmail.com if you’re interested!
I am a photographer in Texas, and I would also say that about 80% of brides do a bridal session. I really wish more were like Erin, though! My brides are usually soooooo stressed about getting the dress dirty that I could never get a shot like that :(
Love those shots, btw!
Maybe I just need to be more firm and tell them that getting it cleaned is part of the process?
