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January 7, 2012 Krista + James + Snow = Rock the Frock! – Winter Edition

Some of you may remember Krista and James’ Engagement session we shot earlier last year, and for those keen web browsers out there, you may have also seen their Wedding photos featured on Vancity Bride. It seems that when Krista and James are in front of a camera, they create so much excitement and energy that they change weather patterns! Their E-session started out sunny, then cloudy, then we had to duck and hide under trees as a hail storm bombed us while at UBC shooting, then it was sunny again! Their wedding was probably the sunniest and hottest day all year, and later, the sky opened up for a late night shower just as the party had moved inside for the evening.

So when we started brainstorming with them about their Rock the Frock Session, we weren’t sure what was going to happen. After some back and forth, we decided upon a Winter themed session, now we just had to wait for the snow, and wait, and wait. Luckily in Vancouver we are blessed with snow covered (in the Winter anyway) ski hills a short drive away.

We found this…`

Needless to say, we were feeling more than a little inspired. Krista braved the cold in her strapless gown, although she is wearing snowboard boots under that dress to help her stay warm (smart woman)! A few more favorites in the trees.

I love that you can see the snow falling around them in this shot. Magical!

After our walk through the woods, we headed out to an open field which turned out to be the perfect winter wonderland. Check out all the frozen snow covering every little branch and twig.

Krista and James, thanks for unquestionably baring cold shoulders, navigating slippery domain, perfectly rosy cheeks, and for having a great attitude. We had a blast shooting you guys again!

For anyone interested in a Rock The Frock Session, send us an email with your thoughts. We’d love to hear them, and see just where those ideas will lead…

Chris and Heather

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October 21, 2011 Kristen + Tyler = Rock the Frock Session!

After all the anticipation, excitement, and investment that goes into a Wedding gown, it is a shame that often times it ends up hidden in the highest shelf of your closet. Packaged beautifully and meticulously preserved perhaps, but still only having had one day to shine.

Some brides have many different directions that they would have liked to go in with their Wedding attire, but due to logistics, it just wasn’t possible to include all those details within their Day. Dreaming of different shoes and accessories, or perhaps a more casual interpretation than what suited other elements of their Day, a location that couldn’t be reached due to timing, weather, or season, can leave a bride feeling just a teensy bit disappointed. Others just want to spend some more time in their fabulous gown with their new hubby! All of these are great reasons to “Rock the Frock”!

As photographers, we have seen the movement of the “Trash the Dress” over the years, and although it can work for a couple that is ready to take it that far, we really love photographing gorgeous gowns and have a hard time imagining “trashing” them. A few years ago we started our “Rock the Frock” Sessions as a way to give a gown a brilliant send-off before it goes to its next destination (packaged carefully in a box, sold or donated to an excited bride-to-be, or saved for a future generation to enjoy). Kristin and Tyler’s was the first Rock the Frock of the 2011 Wedding Season, and we had such a great time with this fun couple!

The only element that stayed true to their Wedding Day was Kristen’s gown. The rest of their attire – from Kristen’s gorgeous hair piece, fun shoes, and cosy sweater, to Tyler’s attire, hat and red messenger bag, were all thoughtfully put together by Kristin and Tyler for their Session. Bring in a new location, and a sunset session on the brink of Fall, and it was a fantastic way to enjoy one last evening with Kristen’s perfect dress. I hope it had as much fun as we did!