My oh my this photo shoot was full of gorgeous set ups. (what’s on the top of your wedding to do list? venue, photographer, wedding decor + rentals, floral, band, photo booth….) The to do list is long I know. But we all have priorities, for some the most important thing is the photographer (look […]

There are so many fabulous small businesses in the Downtown area of Phoenix. We really want to make a point of visiting all of our neighbors – and doing a little feature. What’s better than knowing all the incredible small businesses that are all around us?  This brand new bridal salon is just a little […]

Riki (the bride) was driven to the ceremony in the vintage Corvette by her dad. It was a spectacular entrance to all and especially the guys. You can’t ever go wrong with having a beautiful blonde delivered in a vintage sports car. I am sure that’s written somewhere. The guests were treated to not only a lovely day with a rather stiff breeze (always appreciated here in Arizona) and a touching ceremony with an animated bride, but the couple also gifted all in attendance with a special bottles of wine.

Their wedding was scheduled at the fabulous Phoenician in Scottsdale. The weather here was beautiful leading up to their date and they were ready to greet a long stream of guests that would not only attend their affair but spend a week on holiday. What could be more perfect? They forgot one thing… to plan for the possibility of a volcanic eruption in Iceland grounding most air traffic in the region (both in and outbound). A fairly easy oversight. The downside to this would be of course that the parents and dress were still in England. A dress, no matter how beautiful, is easier to replace than your mom helping you dress and your dad walking you down the aisle (especially if you like them).

Here is a photo you have seen before on this blog but not in a way that I have posted before. The difference I am speaking of is the texture layer. It is something I have had many thoughts about for a long time. The thoughts involve the lasting power of images that are presented in this manner. I have always been fond of the look (a big reason I learned the wet plate process) but not of the frequency that I see it applied. I think that I may have over thought the issue (as I do with so many things that I love) and I may begin to use it sparingly. What do you think? I would love to hear it.