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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Three Nails Workshop: WEDDING | 7.30.13

You've seen the engagements, and the bridals... now for the wedding! Wrapping up the "story" from the Three Nails Photography Workshop, our bride and groom featured in this styled 1800's prairie wedding were married on a sunny (turned drizzly) Louisiana day.

The wagon was built by Hunter specifically for this session...

If you are reading this and interested in vintage props, there are tons of great opportunities in the Longview area to buy or rent. All the props featured in the workshop sessions are from the talented ladies of Pursuing Eden.

It was a mad dash to get this session set up (and packed away) between the raindrops!

Since our model bride's beautiful jacket really was crafted in the 1800's, she was extra cautious, as the stitches threatened to fall out with too much movement. :)

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the workshop. The sessions were such fun to shoot, and I made some new friends along the way! :)

Kay

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Workshop (and wagon!): Hunter Leone of Three Nails Photography

Venue: Los Paloma in Benton, LA

Hair and Makeup: Meka Bennett Reliford

Props and styling: Pursuing Eden

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Three Nails Workshop: ENGAGEMENT | 7.3.13

Engagement photos are some of my favorite to take. I look forward to spending time with a couple before their wedding day, not worried about family portraits or timelines. The 1800's styled engagement session from the Three Nails Workshop I recently attended was beautiful and simple. And for a moment, I almost forgot I was living in 2013... :)

Many thanks to...

Styling and Props: Hunter Leone of Three Nails Photography

Hair and Makeup: Meka Bennett Reliford

One more session from the workshops... coming soon!

Kay

P.S. See the bridal session here.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Three Nails Workshop: BRIDALS | 6.25.13

As photographers, Jill and I are constantly looking at photography work that inspires us. About a year ago, we ran across Hunter Leone (also known as Three Nails Photography) and so enjoyed looking through his portfolio. When I saw that he offered a workshop for photographers, I was so excited! However - at the time, a trip from Eastern Kentucky to Shreveport, Louisiana was going to be quite a trek, so I decided to wait. But I didn't have to wait long... we moved to Longview, which just so happens to be exactly one hour west of Shreveport! :)

So recently, I had the opportunity to attend Hunter's workshop at the beautiful Los Paloma venue in Benton, LA. While we spent time in the classroom, we also had the chance to do some hands on learning, with three different photoshoots. This bridal session required us to get up before sunrise. But when I saw the fog rising up off the bayou... I knew it was worth it!

The workshop photoshoots featured a styled fictional love story set during the 1800's and unfolding somewhere between the Louisiana bayou and the prairie. Notice that Hunter added a bowler hat and lace parasol to set the tone for the bridal session. (Wait until you see the vintage jacket from the 1800's that the bride wore for the "wedding!")

A definite favorite...

This is a good place to mention that while, yes, we do individuals of a bride and groom on their wedding day, it is great to have a session with just the bride, in her wedding gown, before the big day. Because there is so much happening on your wedding day, we encourage our brides to consider a bridal session! It gives you a chance to practice moving around in your dress and shoes, as well as offers the opportunity for a trial run on hair and makeup. Plus, it allows us a little more room for creative freedom! (Another idea: Makes for a great surprise gift for your groom!) :)

Be assured, if the idea of donning your dress early makes you nervous, especially in an outdoor setting, there are ways to protect the dress that will help you feel at ease!