Back in February, on an extremely cold COLD day (-5 degrees Fahrenheit to be exact) I did a winter bridal shoot with 2 brave souls.  April Eisemann was our beautiful model and her sister, Alex Eisemann, is a talented hair stylist in the area who did the hair for the shoot.  Two gorgeous people, inside and out, and I’m so happy we were able to work together, even if the weather conditions were less than ideal.  Lots of laughing occurred, especially when April got stuck in a pile of snow and Alex had to go rescue her.  Hopefully I’ll have more opportunities to work with these fabulous ladies! 

I’m in the process of rebranding my business, which means I’m trying some new things in terms of packaging my weddings.  I love the idea of giving my couple’s something special.  Almost like a “thank you for choosing me to photograph such an important day in your lives” type of deal.  For this wedding I used a wooden box lined with soft moss, since moss was used throughout the decor.  I also included some prints from their day, a custom wooden usb with an image from their wedding on it (eventually these will be engraved with my logo), two chocolates (because love is oh so sweet!), and finally a small glass vial that can be used to hold a number of things (petals from her bouquet, soil from where you got married, etc.)  

I’ll be tweaking things a bit, but I’m loving making these special little packages for my couples! 

Sarah and Mike were such a fantastic couple to work with!  I had the privilege of photographing their engagement photos near their Hampden, Baltimore home last fall and was beyond excited to photograph their wedding.  They were married at the stunning Cloisters Castle in Lutherville, Maryland.  Seriously, I could not have thought of a better venue for their wedding, which by the way was Hobbit/ Lord of the Rings inspired.  The Cloisters Castle sits high up on a hill surrounded by acres of woods.  The sky was soft grey and some unexpected snow flurries fell throughout the day.  I’m guessing nature was a bit confused, seeing as it had been spring for a few days.  However, the light snow added such a magical element and you truly felt like you had stepped into a Tolkien book.  

Moss and candles adorned the tables, which were named after various locations around Middle Earth, in the reception rooms.  Sarah’s bouquet had ferns mixed within the flowers giving it a lush, Middle Earth feeling.   To top everything off Sarah had a stunning hand made cloak she wore in place of a veil.  Not only was it unique and lovely, but it kept her warm with the chill that lingered in the air.   It was an unforgettable day! 

Congratulations Sarah and Mike!  It was an honor to photograph your day!