Becky and Danny got married at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, RI. They actually had a super colorful (lots of fresh pinks and greens) wedding. And most of their album reflects that aspect of the day. So I was so excited to use some of the black and white images and create this spread. I love the moments I was able to include- the large image was just after Danny gave his speech and went to steal a kiss from Becky. The other 3 images were captured during their first dance.

This is a spread from our modern flushmount album. The modern album is designed like a coffee table book; it has a leather cover and thick archival pages. Our album company actually takes our photographic prints and binds them directly to a thick core. Then they laminate them with a special coating that doesn’t affect the look of the photo, but protects it from fingers and such.

If you want to see more from Becky and Danny’s beautiful Newport wedding, check out their sneak preview, their scoop, fourth of july party, wedding details, and their wedding slideshow.

And if you want to check out their awesome wedding vendors. Here’s the list of amazing people who helped make their day so memorably wonderful.

Location: The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport, RI
Planner: Nick Vitale of the Chanler
Caterer: The Spiced Pear Restaurant at the Chanler
Floral Design: Broadway Florist Designs of Newport
Ceremony Musicians: Don Sanni

Dave’s messenger bag

My purse (Max on one side, bride on the other)

Small change purse

On the wedding day, brides and their attendants and their families are concerned about keeping the dress clean- for the pictures and for everyone to see the bride at her best. I know how that is. I didn’t want to get wet and dirty on my wedding day either. And of course, I wanted to look good in the pix.

However, many brides would like photos in which they can show off a more playful side. This requires time, a relaxed couple and freedom from restrictions. The wedding day often doesn’t give anyone much time and the couple is pulled in many directions during the day.

A trash the dress portrait session allows brides and grooms to be more free with each other. These informal portraits allow the couple to journey to different sites that show off their personalities and really experience them. Some go to the beach or a lake and others journey to the city streets. The brides and grooms can build a sand castle, frolic in a fountain or whatever they might normally do. No restrictions, lots of fun.

If you are interested in another perspective on this trend, check out this article in the New York Daily News.

Or click here to see more images from our “Trash the Dress” shoot in Tampa.

We were so excited when our newest demo arrived by UPS a couple of weeks ago. We couldn’t wait to share this stunning album with everyone. This album is a delight to see and touch. The cover comes in raw silk or silk brocade- we chose a chocolate raw silk for the book and ice blue raw silk for the box. The satin ribbons are wonderful accents to the box and the binding of the book. Once you open the book, you feel one more reason this book is special. The mats of the Silk Album are made of watercolor paper. And the edges have a soft torn look. The album is handcrafted. Every turn of the page feels luxurious.

The album arrives wrapped in thick velum paper….

Bow accent on the box

Beautiful ribbon binding

A peak inside our demo

Soft torn edges