Vanessa | Bridal Portraits
Posted on September 20, 2011
Hurricane Irene, large and moody lady, attempted to thwart my plans to fly to DC and photograph Vanessa at her parents’ home in Virginia. I was able to leave Charleston just before the airport delayed some flights, and we enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon in Warrenton. Vanessa’s sister (her maid of honor) had just returned to the States, and her mom, grandmother and childhood friend were on hand watching Vanessa’s dress rehearsal. One of the highlights of the bridal portraits was when she let her dad have a first glimpse of her bridal beauty.
The ladies were agog. Dad was gobsmacked. I was just giddy to be there. It’s a unique privilege to be chosen to document such intimate family moments. I’m grateful to create something lasting for such a wonderful family.
Jennifer H. Smith usually photographs brides and families throughout the Carolina Lowcountry and happily embraces changes in topography.
Contact Jen to inquire about wedding photography or arrange a portrait session.
Tags: bridal portraits, first look, horse, hydrangeas, Jennifer H. Smith, rolling hills
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These are lovely! Nice job!
what a lovely bride.
and how awesome that you got to shoot with a horse!
GORGEOUS bridal session, especially the black and white curtain picture.
Awesome use of the environment for this bridal session – & that looks like a big, beautiful horse! Great portraits:)
Love the shots in the weeping willow!
Lovely indeed. You make me feel like I was there!
Terrific work, Jen. My favorites are the last two – beautifully done.
Cool! Love the documentary side to bridal portraits. Nicely done!
Thanks so much, Maria! I’m working on the wedding photos. Fantastic wedding! Enjoyed meeting you.
Beautiful work Jen! Can’t wait to see the wedding pictures! PS – love the picture of Nana too!
LOVE that you told the “story” of the bridal portrait…. and it wasn’t just about the dress. Yay for the Lavins!