trash the dress!

classic railroad track shot


love the contrast of the clean white dress next to all that trash!





love this photo...everything in it is gorgeous


sometimes you have to do a little something special!
gina and her husband josh love to go fishing...we thought this was an appropriate prop at one of their favorite fishing spots

the water was definitely a little cold, but gina was a good sport about it!
i have a beautiful sister : )

me with my wonderful sister gina!

Jen and I have been dying to start doing "Trash the Dress" sessions with our brides...and a lot of them have been asking us what they are. In short "Trash the Dress" is a modern take on the bridal portrait. These sessions take place after the wedding (so you won't have to worry about keeping that gorgeous white dress spotless for your special day), and they take place in the craziest, most unexpected places imaginable. The idea is to create the contrast between the pristine ora of your dress, and your environment. Basically, "lets put something really pretty (you), next to something really unexpected (like in a warehouse, a fountain, or on a tractor). The brides hair and make up is usually more natural and played down. The groom can be in the photos too...and the best part is that he doesn't have to wear a tux! Khakis and a white shirt, or even jeans will do! 

All this being said...we figure there is no better way to tell you than to show you!

My sister Gina got married to her husband Josh in 2006, and she never had the opportunity to have her bridal portraits taken. When I told her about Trash the Dress she was the first to volunteer with an excited, "I'll do it!" What bride wouldn't jump at the chance to parade around time in the dress of her life? So, during my trip home to Seattle we got her all fancied up in her wedding gown, grabbed some cowboy boots and sunglasses, and hit the road...and the tracks....and the beach...and even got IN THE OCEAN! We had such a great time trying to get new and interesting shots. It really was awesome spending time with my sister, and getting to do what I love to do. She was a great model, and I seriously love some of the shots we got!

Thank you to Gina for sharing her beauty, fearless attitude and amazing wedding dress ...the results were well worth it!