With brides being so busy putting their wedding day together, many times a bridal portrait session does not sit at the top of the to-do list. So, when photographer Anna Beckman asked us to photograph her wedding (which we were honored to do) and then asked to do a bridal portrait session we thought it would be fun. Sessions like this are not the norm in the midwest, however in the south it may be more important than the wedding itself. So, we were up for the challenge and looked forward to the shoot. We found the session to be helpful in many ways especially for Anna it was kinda like a "trial run" of sorts. With hair, makeup, and flowers. Which all turned out awesome and, off we went.
Anna threw the traditional "bridal portrait session" out the door and gave us creative freedom. We really enjoyed the session and really enjoyed getting to know some of her close friends (who we recruited to be assistants). Julia and I started the shoot at dusk and pulled out all the stops with creative lighting to create what is one of my favorites shots so far this year.
Ryan and Anna will be united on May 2, 2009 so there will be more coming soon of their beautiful wedding in the Vineyard.
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GORGEOUS!!!! And so true!!! Thanks for sharing. Your work is stunning! We miss you guys!
(02.26.09 @ 05:12 PM)rock 'em sock 'em! way to make j&j work anna! freekin wonderful....
(02.26.09 @ 05:24 PM)love the vintage processing & the beautiful light! awesome work!
(02.26.09 @ 07:20 PM)I am just soooo thrilled with the images! You both did an amazing job, and I can't wait till the wedding! I'm sending all my friends to the blog right now! Thanks again for making this such a great experience...xoxo
(02.26.09 @ 07:29 PM)WOW!!!!! Anna, these are amazing!!! You look absolutely beautiful...model material!! I can't wait to see the rest!
(02.26.09 @ 08:36 PM)You are so beautiful! I love your dress. Your Mom had told me The dress was stunning but on you it is incredible. I can't wait for the wedding. xoxo, Aunt Barb
(02.26.09 @ 08:40 PM)WOW.......just WOW!
(02.26.09 @ 08:55 PM)Can't wait to see your pics when they are done! You look absolutely beautiful, Anna. Love, Aunt Susie
Oh my goodness, anna you look absolutely amazing!!!! They are fantastic!!!!!
(02.26.09 @ 09:09 PM)OMG! Anna they are beautiful! You made me cry! Love you and can't wait until you are "officially" our daughter-in-law! Phil and Monica
(02.26.09 @ 09:12 PM)My little Annie is all grown up....what a beautiful woman! I love you.
(02.26.09 @ 09:25 PM)WOW ----- lighting looks magnificent--------- Anna you look like you belong on a movie poster. Jeffrey and Julia you have officially won me over.....MOST EXCELLENT!
(02.26.09 @ 10:56 PM)These are amazing!!! Just wanted to say thanks to Anna for asking me to go along that day and thanks to Jeff and Julia for letting me assist you. It was an amazing experience and I was glad to be a small part of it!!!
(02.26.09 @ 11:18 PM)Anna, I was hoping to see your pictures, they are beautiful, everything looks great when all together! Not much longer till the real thing!
(02.27.09 @ 06:30 AM)All I have to say is you are gorgeous and this is why They are the Woods!!!!!
(02.27.09 @ 07:18 AM)WOW....words are escaping me! You look just amazing, as I knew you would. I think the black and white image is my favorite....but you look just so amazing in all of them. I cannot wait to see everything else.
(02.27.09 @ 08:28 AM)Beautiful Anna! These images are amazing. great lighting... and great dress!
(02.27.09 @ 09:05 AM)Absolutely Gorgeous! I love everything about them- your hair, your makeup, and most of all YOU! You look amazing, and I can't wait until the big day to see you like this in person--Ryan is going to be blown away!
(02.27.09 @ 10:35 AM)Sweetie, these images are magnificent. I see why you chose Jeff and Julia!.You look absolutely stunning! XOX Mom
(02.27.09 @ 10:38 AM)Wow Girl!! You look GREAT!!! =)
(03.02.09 @ 08:30 AM)I am TOTALLY diggn'n this ... love the "plackard" feel. Very nice.
(03.04.09 @ 12:10 PM)absolutely stunning!!!! Such heart and soul in your images! Wowzers again and again and again and again and again!! You are sooooo my rockin faves!!
(03.05.09 @ 01:30 PM)I love your light usage. It was nice to meet you both at PPW.
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