Boudoir Looks Different To Everyone

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Boudoir Looks Different To Everyone

R then told me that she never had photos in her wedding dress. She and her husband had a very small and intimate wedding and they never had any photos taken. She pulled out this gorgeous gold dress and we headed outside. We ended up with some pretty stellar, sun-drenched portraits of her in her wedding dress. Something I tell every woman that inquires with me is that, “boudoir looks different to everyone”. Some women I photograph are lingerie collectors, some love to wear a tank and jeans, other want to be fully nude. Beautiful and confident is what you make of it. You don’t need to conform to anyone else’s standard of beauty. I love that R decided to do this as part of her session. She was GLOWING.

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Atrium At Curtis Center Wedding | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer | Shannon Griffin

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Atrium At Curtis Center Wedding | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer | Shannon Griffin

El and Pat had a gorgeous, classic Philadelphia wedding at the Curtis Center. El’s engagement ring and veil were both Pat’s grandmother’s. Such a beautiful day for a beautiful couple.

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Where Should Your Family Session Take Place

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Where Should Your Family Session Take Place

The thing that I love about the direction photography has gone is, is that these sessions can become anything you want them to. Often, the same question comes up, “Where do you recommend we do our family session?” My answer is almost always going to be the same: Is there a place that’s special to you? Yes, family photos are about the people in them and the emotions. However, there is also an environmental element that should be considered. Where your photos take place are going to help tell your story. Let’s look at some different examples of places that I’ve photographed families and why these locations were chosen.

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Garibaldi Cafe Wedding | Savannah Wedding Photographer | McKenzie and Andrew

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This perfectly southern wedding is featured on Southern Weddings!

From McKenzie: 

"Our ceremony began at 2:00 p.m., so there was a little gap of time between when the ceremony ended and when we wanted the cocktail hour to begin. One of the things that Andrew and I love so much about Savannah is the history. Most of our guests had never even been to Savannah so we thought what better way to show everyone around than a Historic Trolley Tour. After the ceremony the guests were able to get the party started on air conditioned trolleys with some beverages. The tour guides were hilarious and kept them entertained while the wedding party was busy taking pictures. We had great feedback from everyone on what a great idea it was.

Andrew and I wanted to keep the tradition of having our first look be as the church doors opened. Our photographer, Shannon Griffin, made a suggestion that I do a first look with my father instead. This ended up being such a special moment for us. This was a time for just my dad and I to spend with each other by ourselves. It was emotional, but helped me get over some of my nerves. After all… he was going to be the one walking me down the aisle. The pictures of these few minutes of my dad seeing me for the first time turned out absolutely amazing and something that I will cherish forever.

There were so many great memories from our wedding day that I could go on forever. I think the moments that stand out to me the most now are the times that Andrew and I stopped to just take everything in. After we did our dances and walked around talking to all of our guests, we sat at our sweetheart table in the center of the room and just enjoyed everything. It was such a surreal feeling to look around the room. A year worth of planning had come together in the most romantic way. More importantly, it was the first and probably only time that all of our friends and families from both sides were all together. We were so blessed and humbled that so many people we love were able to make the trip to celebrate us."

 

Ceremony // Sacred Heart
Reception //  Garibaldi Café
Photographer // Shannon Griffin
Planning // Lacy McLaurin with Design Studio South
Florist // Kato Floral Designs
Bride's Dress //  Calvet Couture Bridal
Hair // Jessica Bailey with Enchanted Salon
Shoes // “Imagine” by Vince Camuto
Invitation Suite // Do Tell Calligraphy and Design
Cake // Savannah Hall of Cakes

 

 

Carillon Beach Wedding Photographer | Casandra and Andy

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Being Casandra and Andy's Carillon Beach wedding photographer is something I'll never forget. It was so full of love, warmth, joy, and dancing. Oh...the dancing! Casandra and Andy met during a night out and are really passionate about music and dancing, so much so that they flew in their own DJ from New York. These two planned their beach wedding all the way from Brooklyn New York. Peach and Pearl Events teamed with Myrtie Blue to create a gorgeous color pallet. Brian, of Myrtie Blue, and his team created a masterpiece of florals. The blush and greens mixed so beautifully with the deep purples. They turned the inside of the reception tent into an elegant reception for Casandra and Andy's closest friends and family. I couldn't keep my eyes off of Casandra's incredible cathedral length veil and metallic Prada shoes.

Casandra and Andy were kind enough to send me a little love:

"In one word – Shannon is PHENOMENAL! I live in NYC and therefore planned my wedding long distance in Panama City, FL. Shannon was very easy to work with and extremely patient with my planning questions. She was also super responsive to all of my needs. The day of the wedding, Shannon showed up early and ready to go! She was very relaxed and therefore made me and my family/friends comfortable in front of the camera. She went out of her way to capture beautiful pictures that I will enjoy for a lifetime. I thoroughly recommend her as a photographer for not just weddings, but any and all events! Loved her!"

Check out their feature on Style Me Pretty!

Ceremony // Meeting House
Reception // The Village Green
Photographer // Shannon Griffin
Planning // Peach & Pearl Events
Florist // Myrtie Blue
Caterer // Townsend
Bride's Dress // BCBG
Hair // Dear Bride
Makeup // Dear Bride
Shoes // Prada
Music // DJ Fritz
Invitation Suite // Wedding Paper Divas
Cake // Confections on the Coast