About a month ago, I gathered a few badass ladies I know from the wedding industry and together we brought this minimalist, gem-loving industrial styled wedding shoot to life at a gorgeous loft in Red Hook, the Jupiter House.
My friends Lucie and Brian, who have been married for a few years, played the game and put on their fanciest outfits (A Huge Boss suit for him, a gorgeous backless Loulette Bride dress for her) to become bride and groom again.
I wanted this shoot to be as minimalistic as possible to focus on textures and colors. Blue agates were used as simple plate decoration, and mirrored the gems displayed all over the gorgeous loft. The flower arrangements by Liv Florally were so astonishingly beautiful that they stool out all on their own as the center of focus of the table. The warm colors of the bouquet and centerpieces contrasted with the industrial vibes of the loft, and they gave a pop of color to a rather dark set up.
Check the images below as well as the full list of vendors at the end of this blog post!
Thank you to all the amazing ladies who share their talent for this minimalist, gem-loving wedding styled shoot!
Who hasn’t dreamt of having a French wedding in a chateau? And who hasn’t dreamt of SHOOTING one? Anne-Laure and Richard trusted me to capture their special day, and boy am I glad they did. As soon as all the details were nailed down I packed my gear bag and a suitcase, I crossed the Atlantic, and off I went to witness their beautiful religious ceremony followed by an unforgettable wedding reception at the Chateau de Bois le Roi.
Anne-Laure and Richard wore their hearts on their sleeves so the day was full of very palpable emotions, and it was truly beautiful to watch all of it unfold. As someone who is more interested in the raw emotions than overly directed poses, these two were the perfect clients. They let go of everything and enjoyed the day fully with all its tears and laughters.
The chateau itself was a gorgeous setting and a treat to work in. It had the prettiest garden with statues and fountains and a great reception room that opened on an adorable courtyard. It was a perfect spot for a summer celebration.
I will never forget this beautiful French wedding at the Chateau de Bois le Roi. And who knows, maybe my pictures will inspire you to say I do in France!
I was so happy when Rachel and Tony contacted me to shoot their wedding on Bastille Day. Our Independence Day is a big deal in France, with fireworks and celebrations all over. Being so far from home, I was looking forward to spending my time doing what I love most: shooting a wedding. Rachel and Tony’s wedding at Bacchus was very pretty and casual. Their friends made the long trip from the UK and San Francisco to Brooklyn to see their seal their love, eat, and dance all night under the twinkle lights in Bacchus’ backyard.
Erika contacted me while I was in Paris from 3 months. We decided to have a phone call via Facetime, which went well until one of us accidentally switched to Facetime, forcing us to face each other make-up-free in our Sunday hairdos and outfits. We laughed it off, and from there things felt quite comfortable. Erika and Robert hired me for their wedding, and a few months later I met them for the first time on the biggest day of their lives. Robert, being from England, wore a traditional tailcoat. Erika, on the other hand, wore a jaw-dropping dress with off-shoulder straps, which made her look like a classic 20’s Hollywood beauty. Which is funny, since Erika is actually from Mexico.
Anyway, the wedding ceremony was held at the Central Park Conservancy with guests from England, Mexico and New-York which gathered around the couple in a half circle. It felt very intimate and personal.
Afterwards, everyone found their way to Antique Garage Tribeca, a very cool restaurant with a speakeasy vibe. Embarrassing toasts were given, lots of laughs were had, and the night ended with some cocktails downstairs. Erika and Robert then moved to the Cayman Islands, and I was unofficially invited by Erika to come say hi. If I ever make it there, which is highly possible, I will make sure to meet with her and have a cocktail on the beach!
Lindsay and Joe decided to have their Fall wedding at Garner Arts Center, a really cool space just north of New York City. The place is quite new to the wedding industry but they host a lot of artistic events and performances, which gives it a very edgy and original vibe. The rooms are filled with sculptures, paintings, and awesomely odd trinquets of all sorts, creating a very unique backdrop for a wedding.
It poured all day and the sky never really lit up, but we had so much fun walking around the property taking pictures. Lindsay and Joe were really into it, and they had a blast throughout the entire day; just check their dancing pictures to feel their energy and elation.
I had so much fun shooting Lindsay and Joe’s wedding. Not only Garner Arts Center was an inspiring space to photograph a love celebration, the couple has become friends of mine over the course of their wedding planning (and we live on the same street!). It was a treat capturing their union, and I know their future hold great things for them.
