In Elizabeth's bridal session, a bride in a white wedding dress stands on a wooden dock by a tranquil pond. She holds a bouquet and gazes into the distance. Against the serene backdrop reminiscent of Duke Gardens, a red arched bridge and tall trees complete the enchanting scene.

Bridal Session

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September 19, 2017

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duke gardens wedding photography – elizabeth’s bridal session

Back in the early spring, I spent an afternoon with the lovely Elizabeth shooting her bridal photos ahead of her wedding this summer. When Elizabeth had originally contacted me, she was looking to do a session that would allow her to pay homage to her late mother, whose veil she would be wearing on her wedding day. We took that concept and ran with it as the base for the session. When we met up, I also found Elizabeth’s elegant look to be reminiscent of a 50’s film star, so that played into the mood and feel of some of the images. Incorporating these themes along with the spring colours into the session, I think we came away with something pretty unique for Elizabeth to look back on with her family to remember both her mum and her wedding day in the years to come.

Here are just a few of my favourites from our afternoon together. Thanks, Elizabeth, for entrusting me with such an important role and honouring me with such a beautiful experience.

A bride in a flowing gown stands on an arched bridge in a garden setting. The black-and-white photo highlights her veil and dress, with foliage and a stone path visible in the background.
A blonde woman with long hair and earrings looks at the camera. She is wearing a light-colored top and is set against a blurred background. The image has a soft, dreamy focus.
A bride in a white wedding dress stands in a bamboo forest, smiling and holding a colorful bouquet of flowers. Her long train gently trails on the ground.
A bride in a lace wedding dress stands on a wooden dock, holding a bouquet. The background features a serene lake and a small wooden bridge amidst trees, creating a tranquil and romantic setting. The image is in black and white.
A bride in a strapless, fitted wedding dress stands amidst tall bamboo. She holds a bouquet of flowers in one hand and gently rests her other hand on the bamboo. The black-and-white image captures an elegant, serene forest setting.
A woman with wavy blonde hair is in a garden, wearing a white dress with thin straps and earrings. Shes looking to the side with a thoughtful expression, with blurred flowers and greenery in the background.
A bride in a white lace gown stands on a path surrounded by a dense bamboo forest. She holds a bouquet of pink and white flowers, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.
A black and white portrait of a woman with long blonde hair, wearing a lace wedding dress. She is looking confidently at the camera with a slight smile, against a blurred background featuring palm leaves.
A woman in a strapless wedding dress poses in front of a large, arch-like structure made of intertwined branches. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the intricate textures of the dress and branches.
A woman in a white lace dress stands in front of bamboo stalks, smiling over her shoulder. She has blonde, wavy hair and is holding a colorful bouquet with yellow and pink flowers.
A black and white portrait of a person wearing a lace veil, looking directly at the camera with a serene expression. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the intricate details of the veil.
A woman in a white lace dress poses outdoors, surrounded by vibrant blooming flowers. She has long blonde hair and is looking to her left with a confident expression. The background features a garden setting.
A woman in a lace wedding dress and veil stands amidst a backdrop of intertwined twigs in a black and white photo. Her eyes are closed as she gently touches the rustic branches surrounding her.

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