Before this moment, I felt lost. Unsure about where my life was heading. Is it strange to say that you were my salvation? My reason for everything. Darling, you are my light and I am the darkness. I have found myself in your arms and this cold body is warm again. It isn’t to say that you, or we, are perfect, far from it, but we face all struggles hand in hand and bravely face the storm.
I took your hand under the arch, was I shivering because of the cold? Or the nerves. But there, looking into your eyes, I knew this was THE moment. The moment that would define all others. I loved you.
I submit myself to you, to us, to this strange adventure called life that we will go in together.
Are you ready? I am.
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Shrouded in snow, two lovers take their vows under snow dusted jeffrey pines. Hand in hand, wrapped tightly around one another we find ourselves witnessing this moment.
I wanted this stylized shoot to make nods to dark and moody aesthetic, of those renegade lovers who love drama, color and the darkness of life. I imagined an elopement in the Los Padres forest, two individuals who could come together and who exuded sensual energy. We imagined that after the festivities were done, they’d share their bed together, nestled on the floor, candles a plenty, and a wood burning stove in full force behind them. Romantic, rustic, gothic.
We had the amazing opportunity to work with some amazing vendors to shoot this stylized shoot. It features rich and moody colors and an gothic, alternative vibe. Our models Madie Mae and Richard were both amazing! Every person in the team stepped up and killed it, despite the unexpected snow storm. Thank you to Camp St. Nicholas in Frazier Park for hosting the shoot as a backdrop to their “wedding day.” And also–thank you to Cottage Garden in Frazier Park for making such stunning center pieces and florals. Makeup is done by the amazing Meredith Makeup Design and Hair by Jacob Hairnandez! Dress by the fabulous ladies over at Enchanted Bridal Boutique in Bakersfield!
Thank you everyone for coming together and making something so magical come to life!
