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Vanessa | At-home Bridal Portraits

Hurricane Irene, large and moody lady, attempted to thwart my plans to fly to DC and photograph Vanessa’s at-home bridal portraits. I was able to leave Charleston just before the airport delayed some flights, and we enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon with her family in Warrenton, Virginia. Vanessa’s sister (her maid of honor) had just returned to the States, and her mom, grandmother and childhood friend were on hand watching Vanessa’s dress rehearsal. One of the highlights of the bridal portraits was when she let her dad have a first glimpse of her bridal beauty.

The ladies were agog. Dad was gobsmacked. I was just giddy to be there. It’s a unique privilege to be chosen to document such intimate family moments. I’m grateful to create something lasting for such a wonderful family.

Strapless lace gown and rustic bouquet for bridal portraits in Virginia Sister assists bride with dress rehearsal for wedding portraits Bride collects thoughts, friend delivers bouquet, sister pours champagne First glimpse of bride before she shows her dad her wedding day look Dad's first look of his daughter in her wedding gown, at the family home

Dad assesses his daughter after seeing her wedding dress rehearsal. Magical moments by Carolina Photosmith Love this fatherly look as Dad approves of his daughter's wedding attire. Beautiful backlit black and white bridal portrait in sitting room by French doors Bridal portraits in family home by Carolina Photosmith Bride and Willow series by Carolina Photosmith atuesque bride by willow tree. Natural light portraiture by Carolina Photosmith Grandma is giddy to hold Vanessa's bouquet and finally have her picture taken. A horse is a horse, and a bride is a bride. Portrait by Carolina Photosmith. Bridal portrait collage, hydrangeas, horses Vanessa and Charlie horse. Bridal not bridle. Wedding gown.

Although I usually photograph brides and families throughout the Carolina Lowcountry, I happily embrace changes in topography. Contact Jen to inquire about wedding photography or arrange a portrait session.