How do you define the concept of Trash the Dress? We define the whole concept quite differently than the status quo. We leave the opportunity open for couples as well as just brides to get back in their wedding attire and have some fun retaking their wedding photos in locations and poses that wouldn't necessarily be available to them on wedding day. Whether it be because of time restrictions, seasonal restrictions, weather scenarios, or just for "unrestrictions" such as sexy poses, drastic approaches, alternate dresses, alternate hair styles, etc. We actually created a completely different website than our own to showcase just these shoots. We don't even call them "Trash the Dress" we call them "Wear it One More Time". The website is: www.wearitonemoretime.com
What does Trash the Dress mean to you? To us, it's a chance to flex some creative muscle and experiment. Play with aggressive lighting, alternate angles, maybe even break out a ladder for a high overhead shot, etc. To us it's completely fashion based and freedom of expression.
What do you think it means to your brides? To the bride, it means take photos completely unlike what their family and friends might expect to see in a wedding dress.
Why do you choose to do "Wear It One More Time" sessions? We do it specifically for the creative vision/expression and to keep things provocative and unique foot forward.
And the bride? To have something that nobody else has. Utterly unique photographs that represent the couple as they really are. And also to get the most out of their wedding dress before they pack it up for life/ or donate it.
How do you approach the session? We approach each session hoping to reflect the couple as best as possible and their wants. We have to ask the question, "What do you plan to do with the photos?" meaning, what do you want them for? Wall art? An album? A supplement to your wedding photos? Not everyone wants to lay down on the train tracks, nor does everyone want a gothic flair to their shoot. Some want simple fashion photos to replace/add to their bridal portraits.
Do you provide the ideas or does the bride present her own ideas or in other words, what is your vision compared to the bride's vision? Ultimately the vision and the creativity is always ours. That's what we do. The best we can do for ourselves and our clients is to stay true to our soul and vision. We LISTEN to what they want, and go from there.
What do you like to achieve during the session?
A look, pose, vibe, etc., that we haven't seen before nor have we created before.
(this photo was featured on The TODAY Show)
(Jerome capturing Jack and Michelle)
(the 3 images above are two sisters on the same day)
(yes, the 3 image above are of Lindsay from Sixpence For Your Shoe)
Studio 1923
Phone: 866.913.1923
Website: www.studio1923.com
myKPW State and Budget: CT, MA, NYC-Westchester County all $80k+
