Wedding Gowns Under $500

I am feeling under the weather today, so no new photos to post. But I thought I'd refer you to some awesome bridal gowns, all for under $500. As weddings clients start pouring in, I get a lot of inquiries about dresses, makeup artists and venues. Well, perhaps a few of you brides-to-be are still looking for that perfect summer gown? Anyhow, J Crew has a HUGE selection, and some are even on SALE right now!
Starting from top left to right:
Empire Waist: $425
Small sleeves: $395
BEST SALE: $225
Strapless: $425
Sexy Goddess: $425 (shows front and back)


Many of these dresses also come in Petite, which means less $$ at the seamstress. Most also have a small train, which will transition from the ceremony to the reception very easily. ( : Check them out at JCREW Bridal.

Sara Seven: Before And After

Sara Seven Shoot
Models left to right: Caitlin, Megan, Anna
Makeup: Madi
Hair: Austie

This is a great before and after shot because there are so many subtle elements to change. First their is lighting.
Since we were limited in both time and space to shoot (we were shooting in a Hotel where guests were walking past the entire shoot) we had to get what we could at the time and it was left to me to add in light in post-work. In this shot you may notice that I "lit" Caitlin 40% afterward. This allows for a better view of both the model and the dress.
In addition to post- lighting I had to create more clean lines on all of the models.
You will notice in the close up of Caitlin that I created more angles in her face, neck and arms. Again, this was done to all three of the girls.
The more obvious processing are the color curves, which add a different mood to the shot. Sara prefers these subtle curves, with green and blue undertones.

To View This Photo Larger, please visit my flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/lavendamemory/3259149806/sizes/o/

Additional Before and After:

Win a Free Photo Shoot!

I am excited to announce my very first trash-the-dress contest! This is a great opportunity to get some incredibly unique photos in locations of your choice, so you don't want this to pass you by!

Here's the deal:
*You must be engaged or have already gotten hitched
* Send me a picture of you and your dress
* Tell me in 200 words or less why you should win this session and your ideas on where and how you want to rock this shoot!!!
* Please include your name and phone #
*Deadline is July 15th, 2008


Extra Tip:
The more creative, the better!!!!!!!!

It's as simple as that!

You can check out this link http://www.trashthedress.com/ to see some of the awesome possibilities!


I'll be the judge and the person with the best entry will win!

Send your entries to lavendamemory@gmail.com by 7/15/2008

If you have any questions, please post a comment here!


I can't wait to see all your awesome entries! Good Luck! :)