A Castle and a Crown: Bridal look for a princess

It really wasn’t that long ago that I proposed to Erica at the ruins of Knapp Castle overlooking the mystical, ancient Chumash lands of Santa Barbara. Luscious, sun-soaked, rolling land scapes from atop an arch that once stood as an over-look into the heart of Southern California. The shots below remind me of that moment. We weren’t dressed up, and I didn’t even have a ring yet, since it was being hand-made and hadn’t arrived in time. Instead, I proposed to her with an onion and a chili pepper (you’ll have to ask her why.) But, we were in our own corner of the world, luxurious amidst ruins, surrounded by a native people’s heritage and spirit, and envisioning our future, while the sun slowly stole away beyond the horizon.

Bridal portraits are some of the most important portraits of your wedding day. Of all the photos that your children’s children are going to want to see, after the ceremony pictures, it’s the bridal images that seem to carry the weight of the family in them. “What did grandma look like?” ” Mom looked so young and beautiful!”. For styling bridal portraits, its crucial to match the dress to the environment. What does the dress mean out of context? The dress represents the entire aesthetic of the wedding. Therefore, everything should be built around it. And can you add a crown to your bridal portraits? You’re damn right you can! Your portraits don’t have to just be a representation of your wedding day; they’re your portraits to speak to generations after you. Here is Bree in all her youthful beauty, styled in a luxurious and courtly cut. The pillars and and brick give dimension to her bouquet, and the crown establishes her prominence, importance, and unique place in the family. So beautiful. Stick around to see more, and thanks for visiting.