Yesterday’s Part 1 post featured the casual look of Lindsey & Eli’s editorial-style engagement session. Part 2 is the opposite of casual in every way. 
(See Part 1 here.)
Once we decided on doing the shoot at The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, my mind started going crazy with ideas. With editorial-style shoots, I like to have a visual concept going in. Playing off the old Hollywood look they are shooting for with their wedding and the 1960s architecture of the hotel, I envisioned 1960s Hollywood elite on a Summery vacation in the desert. I started pulling together some inspirational photos to help us to develop a concept and theme for our session. (If you’re interested, here’s the inspiration board I came up with.)
Thanks to Lindsey & Eli’s amazing enthusiasm and willingness to collaborate with me in pulling wardrobe together and posing for the camera, my vision became reality and I am so happy with the final concept. Not only does it match my initial vision, but it totally reflects a part of Lindsey and Eli’s personalities: they are stylish, fun, slightly theatrical, gorgeous, creative, and oh-so-willing to have fun in front of the camera.
Lindsey’s dress: Alice & Olivia
Lindsey’s shoes: Givenchy
Hair: Sekena Ball • Makeup: Jasmine Alise – both of Tek Salon, Costa Mesa
Eli totally rocked this suit and I loved the additon of his shades!
They rocked it out together.
I just about died when I saw Lindsey’s dress. Then, I saw these shoes. HELLO, FABULOUS!
Love these two! They definitely know how to have fun together.
Hot.
This shot is thanks to Eli’s vision. This is what I meant by “slightly theatrical” and I absolutely love it.
I love these two as a series- this is totally Lindsey and Eli.
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Lindsey & Eli – You guys are so incredible. Thank you, thank you for being yourselves, being willing to go along with my crazy ideas, and for just having a fun time with me! I cannot wait for your wedding in October! xoxo
If you’re interested in information on my editorial-style sessions, please email me.
lydia {ever ours} | May 28, 2010
LOVE!
ala | May 28, 2010
i absolutely love this session heather! it’s one of the most fabulous editorials i’ve seen!
Heidi R. | May 28, 2010
these are AMAZING. LOVE. My favorite is the first one indoors. It’s so moody and feels very intimate.
crissie | May 28, 2010
OMG amazing. I must own that dress. Immediately. Great shots.
Enjoli ckdm113 | May 28, 2010
Love your photos! Beautiful!
s h e r r y | May 28, 2010
These are stunning. I LOVE the shot where it’s all shadows, but you can only see Lindsey’s eyes. Stunning.
Micah Cordes | May 28, 2010
Awesome! Love this shoot!
melissa | May 28, 2010
GORGEOUS! Rediculously fabulous in every way!
Jasmine* | May 29, 2010
LOVE IT!
Sean and Melissa Attebury | May 29, 2010
Great shots!! Love the artistry. All the best, Sean and Melissa (and Lucy and Liam)
Ashlee | May 29, 2010
Seriously… amazing. Rendered me speechless…
Marni | May 30, 2010
I love everything about this collection! From the couple’s outfits to all your delicious, clever photo compositions. There is so much creativity I’m overwhelmed!!!! Amazing, Heather! Your blog is wonderful!
Erin Woolsey | June 2, 2010
heather, this shoot is so inspirational! i love your use of light, especially with her big blue eyes shot. and i really love how you work your locations, many great poses per space. just fantastic
Liz Kausteklis | June 6, 2010
Love all of these!!
Jeff Almquist | June 15, 2010
Great shots Heather! I luv the lines in some of these!