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Dec152011
The Brides of Oklahoma Cover Shoot
I am so honored and excited my photo was chosen for the new cover of The Brides of Oklahoma 5th Anniversary issue. Here it is! Click through for others from the shoot. The back story after the photos…
A huge thanks to amazing ladies at The Brides of Oklahoma and to Kristin for going with the vision and pulling it off famously.
Stylist for the shoot: Anthony Barnhill from The Dragonfly Salon
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Kristin was such an ideal client. It is so fun when someone hits on so many of the same themes in life that have influenced me and my work. Kristin is an adventurer who moved to to NYC and just found a way to make it. She has traveled around Europe, modeled for fun here in OKC for Meg Guess Couture (where I met her), then moved on to D.C. and met Andy. (Now, you are thinking, “wait, Todd, you moved to NYC and modeled?” No, no I didn’t. But it sounds cool doesn’t it? I am smitten with Europe though…
For this bridal shoot, she wanted to do throwback Hollywood glamour so I scouted and found the First National Building. And she was having her reception at the Skirvin, so that was a perfect fit for the style.
My inspiration was both the throwback glamour of her dress and styling along with a current European fashion look and color. I shoot a lot of fashion photography and love how that influences my bridal shoots. I think it is the perfect opportunity for a bride to feel like they are in a once-in-a-lifetime photo shoot with an amazing team involved in making her look and feel her absolute best.
Dec152011
a few favorites from 2011
here are a few favs from this year. I have a ton more coming in a Best of 2011 slideshow but I had these ready, so here ya go. What a year! Absolutely packed with great people, amazing travel, and many, many fun moments to be a part of.
Jun082011
Klynda & Kenneth // Downtown Style with a bit of Englander
I have anticipated this event for soooo long. I think Klynda booked me mid last summer when Kenneth was still in Manchester working. They have both spent a lot of time over there and picked up many tidbits of lifestyle (as well you should). Combine that with hiring Lindsay Gibson to design the event and we had a whole band of would-be Brits.
Something I can relate to daily, K&K wanted something decidedly different yet amazing for their venue, which brings with it it’s share of headaches. Red Primesteak was set and that was easy (they are good that way-amazing and easy) but the ceremony proved much more of an ordeal. After several attempts at securing a typically unused venue, Lindsay came through with the miniature city park setting you see below with probably the best view of the OKC skyline. As you will no doubt feel, it was well worth the effort.
Every detail in this event was marked with a story or a special trip including things found on shopping trips to London while visiting Ken. The First Look spot was an idea of the groom for its nostalgia counting back to college days. and the shoes…geeze even I’ve become a snob about Louboutin’s now. (I kid, I kid but you have to admit the red soles do make a statement)
Ill be adding a vendor link list today: but here are a few I know off the top of my head
Event Design and Coordination: Gibson Events
Reception Venue: Red Primesteak
Cake: Mischele Handy
Floral: The Silver Rose
Accommodations: The Skirvin Hilton
Special Thanks To Aaron Snow and Carl Zoch for allowing the wedding party to use their studio for pre ceremony
IMAGE NAVIGATION: click through thumbnails below
Beautiful job Todd!
Lovely! It looks so different when you’re not in the throws of it!