Modern Valentine

For this shoot, I wanted to reimagine the traditional colors of Valentine's day in a way that felt modern and more organic. Lavender, coral red, barely blush, camel, and white. We used several motifs that are traditional to the holiday, but in unexpected ways. Flowers were deconstructed and used as earrings and art throughout the shoot. Paper, that could be used to wrap a bouquet of flowers or a gift was hung as an interesting, color blocked backdrop. We added dried flowers to a white chocolate bark, playing on the traditional gift of flowers an chocolates. 

Happy Valentine's week, everyone!

Styling: Stay Co.

Flowers: Amber Reverie

Photography: Cali Heber

Paper Goods: Old City Mailroom

Cakes: Annie's Cakes

Models: Jenna Jarvis and Brooke Alius

Japanese Heritage Bridals

This shoot with Jessica's Photography came about when her friend discovered some forgotten pieces from her family heritage. Her father came to the United States from Japan, and after he died, she inherited his colorful hand painted Japanese dishes that she never even knew existed. She was so inspired by the colorful beauty of a history she felt she was just getting a glimpse at, she asked if we could design a bridal shoot around it. This palette of red and purples felt a little risky to me, and  liked the way the muddled, varied tones tied everything together.

Photography: Jessica's Photography

Flower: Amber Reverie

Hair and Makeup: Carrie Purser

White Gown: Chantel Lauren Designs