I came across this stunning picture from two amazing photographers John and Joseph Photography who just had the honor of being featured on Junebug Weddings. I could not help but to stop and admire this photo of this beautiful bride.
Now, I named this post “In Route to the Ceremony” because as stared at the look on this bride’s face, I couldn’t help but share her butterflies. The way her index finger is resting on her lips brings me back to the day when I got married. I remember thinking “God, this church is far!” while the church was a mere five miles from my mom’s house. I remember just how nervous I was that day and as I sat in that limo with my index finger across my lips, a million thoughts ran through my mind.
I’m amazed at the look on her face. I’m amaze at how mesmerizing she is as she clearly thinks about her trip down the aisle. I’m amaze at the lace edge of her veil which frames her beautiful face and the how do you not feel like you’re taking that ride with her? Once again, I’m reminded this is what great photography is all about!
Mesmerized by John and Joseph Photography,
Violaine Diogene
Back on January 12, 2010, it seemed as though time stood still as my home country of Haiti was in peril after an earthquake of catastrophic proportion hit the small island. Though life is not at all what it should be or what it was for some Haitians, life continues to move and people continues to do the best they can.
In my weekly visit to Style Me Pretty, I was stricken by this stunning engagement session which was photographed by KT Merry in Haiti just a few weeks ago. The pictures brought tears to my eyes because it showcases the beauty of my small country. It showcases the uncovered and unrecognized beaches, the unimaginable mountain views from just about every corner and most of all, the strength of its people.
KT Merry did such an amazing job capturing all the different sides to the country. They’ve simply stolen my heart with the true shots taken in the clearly distraught streets of Port-Au-Prince. I love the shots of the blue and turquoise homes which represents life on the Island. I love the shot of the store front and the shot of the couple crossing the street while the background clearly showcases the devastation of the earthquake.
What can I say about all the amazing photos in the garden, on the balcony of their stunning home and on the beach? They took me back to a time in my childhood when I lived with my father and just behind our home, was the beach. It took me back to my home where my driveway was framed by stunning rose gardens, mango trees and coconut trees. All the pictures truly brought me back home.
Obviously, I can go on and on about the personal ties I feel to this couple and the pictures but I’ll stop and let the pictures speak for themselves.
Grateful for KT Merry,
Violaine Diogene
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When I came across this stunning wedding on Stylemepretty.com I can tell you, I gasped at how stunning this bride was in her darling Monique Lhullier gown. What I love even more than the gown are the pictures of the love and excitement shared with her soon to be husband which was clearly printed all over their faces. Docuvitae did an exceptional job in capturing the most intimate moments between this bride and groom.
To be honest, this post was suppose to be all about her gown but the amazing pictures captured my every thought and I decided to post these pictures which clearly tells their story of how they felt when they saw each other before they became man and wife. I simply adore the look of anticipation on the groom’s face as he awaits his bride and the excitement on the brides face going to see her groom. She was so excite for him to see her in her wedding gown and you can’t help but be excited for her, with her. And that, my darlings, is what great photography is all about!
Inspired by Docuvitae,
Violaine Diogene
By now I trust that you all know just how much I adore a great photographer. This week, in my endless search on everything wedding, I stumbled on these delightful photos by two Montreal-based photographers Davina+Daniel via WedLuxe and I’m simply delighted to have done so.
My first thought when I saw the first picture was just how beautiful the camera was as I had yet to understand they were officially engagement pictures. As a scrolled down, I begun to smile broadly to see a beautiful woman who’s face was slightly covered with a black birdcage veil and I thought “oh, my!”
How beautiful are these pictures? How lovely is the setting for which the photographers used to create this timeless look? These photos truly harken back to a bygone era and yet they exude an exquisite and modern look in the end screams timeless.
You know that I love nothing more than when I hear from you. What kind of setting are you thinking about for your engagement session?
Starting a healty obsetion with Davina+Daniel,
Violaine Diogene
Truly, I adore this picture. I love how vivid her nail polish color comes across and love that even the groom’s thumb commands your attention.
I’m thinking this is my favorite picture! I Love, love, love the very simple details of the bride’s face. I love how clear her freckles are, and even more, her hat with the black bird’s cage veil which slightly falls on her face.
Ok, this one is truly romantic! What can I say about this shot that’s not bluntly obvious?
Talk about an amazing ceiling. In this picture, your eyes really have choice but to look at the ceiling but at the same time, you can’t miss the bride and groom.
By now I trust that you know just how much I love photography and the work they produce. I love a photographer who can make the simplest of things look amazing. I love a photographer who will photograph something as simple as the hill of a shoe and make it look like a stunning painting. I adore a photographer whom looks at the rare of the rarest moments to snap a photo which will remind one of the intimate details of their day. One of such photo is below where Jackson of Jaxon Photography saw a moment of pure art and captured a photo a Moet Chandon foil which was probably after someone popped the cork. How brilliant was that? I love that picture.
Jaxon’s photos are always captured in an artistic manner while every detail and I do mean every detail’s captured in an unobtrusively, respectfully and completely. I’ve had the outstanding pleasure of seeing this amazing photographer in action and Jaxon is standard for superior Service and professionalism.
Now, you know in everything I blog about, I always include a few of my favorites for you to see but I had to do it a little differently this time as I simply could not choose just a few favorites. In this gallery I had to show you my favorites from a very recent engagement session to weddings and certainly of the unexpected and very unusual shots that makes you think “hey, why didn’t my photographer get a shot like that?”
My absolute favorite picture has to be this amazing picture of this groom’s reaction when he sees his bride walking down the aisle! Seriously, what more can I say about this amazing picture? My second was hard to pick and so, I’m putting them side by side. I love how he catpured the essence of these two brides. And my third absolute favorite had to be this wonderful picture of one of the nicest moments in every wedding; the father and daughter dance.
As always, you know how much I simply adore your opinion and it’s no different this time. What do you think about these photos? What’s your photographer like? send me some pictures of your wedding and I would love to blog about them.
In love with Jaxon Photography,
Violaine Diogene
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To me, pictures are worth a million words. Pictures tells a story in a fashion like non other. A brilliant photographer can make you feel as though you personally know the person who’s being photographed, as though you can feel the essence of the love and passion instilled between a bride and groom. A brilliant photographer can show you the excitement in a newly engaged couple awaiting their day to become husband and wife. With my obsession for amazing photography, I came across the work of Keith Cephus out of Virginia Beach, VA but certainly travels all over the world to photograph people from all walks of life. I have to tell you that I’ve worked with some amazing photographers in my 13 years of planning weddings and events and very rarely do I gasp at the site of a photograph but these photographs managed to get a few gasps out of me.
I love these engagement photos which I’m so privilege share with you. Keith managed to infuse seduction into his engagement sessions. There is nothing traditional about these pictures and that’s why I love Keith’s style! I simply love how seductive these pictures are. I love the boldness of these photos and can appreciate the creative edge it takes to photograph these beautiful couples. One of my favorite pictures is of the lady in red on the hood of the car. I love the bright light on her face while the hood of the car serves as a mirror which clearly reflects how beautiful she is and highlights her bright, red lipstick. I love how her smile simply shines in the picture and further more, I love how her fiancée is casually sitting back and looking at her. I love that Keith focused on the bride and showed very nice details of her but managed to include the groom in great details as well.
It takes a creative, bold, spontaneous couple to go take such pictures. As always, I would love to know your thoughts. What do you think? What kind of photographer are you looking for? What’s important to you? Leave me your thoughts on the pictures below.
Best wishes,
Violaine Diogene
Photography is perhaps the greatest invention on this earth (besides you know light, cars and others, you know what I mean) as far as I’m concerned. I always tell my brides “skim on anything but don’t skim on the photography.” After all is said and done, that’s what you left to remind you of your special day. I came across this wonderful photographer’s site and just fell in love with these pictures. Tinywaterphoto photographed the actual wedding ceremony and reception but the next day continued to photographed the couple in a playful, honeymoon style. I love the provocative nature of the pictures, I love the sexiness of the photos and the romance between the two newly weds. I was thinking how fun must it have been to be playing with your man like that and know that it’s being captured on film for your pleasure for years to come. To view more, visit http://www.tinywaterphoto.com/
