Styled shoot: same sex wedding - Fairmont Hotel Santa Monica
If I could just make a career and pay bills doing all styled shoots, I would. There is something so satisfying about getting together with a group of your favorite vendors and creating something beautiful. No timelines, no creative boundaries... just a fun, relaxed and inspiring environment.
When Jacqueline of EDE by Jacqueline contacted me to do a same sex shoot at the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica, I couldn't say no!
When I arrived to the venue and met our couple, I knew we had crossed paths before. After a short conversion, I realized that I had photographed an event they attended two years prior.
There's a funny story about manifestation here and I seriously hope they don't think I'm crazy should they happen to read this.....
Back in 2015, I photographed a corporate holiday party and I specifically remember hearing this adorable couple share their engagement story and future wedding plans with some of the other guests. I was excited about the opportunity to introduce myself and say "hi, I'm actually a wedding photographer, please hire me!!"
That night I may or may not have purposely taken a few extra photos of them in hopes of naturally striking up conversation.
But sadly, fear of rejection set in and I chickened out. Instead, I left without saying a word and regretted it instantly.
Fast forward to 2017, this real (now married) couple modeled as our two grooms for the shoot!
Imagine my excitement when I figured this out. It was also a great reminder not to be driven by fear and reach out for the things I want.
The only thing worse than being told no, is not knowing what really could have happened.
I'm grateful for this opportunity and excited to share a few favorites from this shoot with the amazing team listed below...
Venue: Fairmont Hotel Santa Monica
Planner: EDE by Jacqueline
Floral: Hidden Garden
Dress: Jinza Bridal
Hair/Make-up: Bee Pretty
Tablescape:
