With inspiration from Japanese philosophy, fine art, and ballet, the concept of this shoot was to capture the rituals of bridal preparation during the morning of a wedding ? the bride?s ?first dance?.
Just over a year ago, photographer Siobhan H Photography and I connected by chance through Instagram, over a shared love of the concept of wabi sabi, the appreciation and discovery of the beauty of imperfection. We arranged to meet over coffee in London, and sparks of creativity flew as I described my vision for my new business, The Stars Inside ? a styling and wedding planning brand all about playfulness, storytelling, and otherworldy experiences. As morning turned to afternoon, our notebooks brimming with scribbles, the seed of this shoot was born, and we?re so excited to share it with you today. For us, this editorial was an exploration of grace, movement, and authenticity, with much in common with trying to find the words to describe a ballerina?s first flight. We were intrigued to play with the contrast between quiet minimalism and meaningful detail, and the complementary ways in which those concepts can manifest in décor. We wanted the style to be modern and romantic, with a touch of whimsy, and this was so vividly brought to life by the wonderful team of wedding industry professionals working with us on the day.
All together, the narrative is one of both trepidation and fearlessness, poise and imperfection ? girl and woman, preparing for this brand new chapter of ...