Christmas Engagement

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I enjoyed capturing tis lovely couples engagement session so much. They were so fun-loving and natural infant of the camera, as well as willing to play around with posing.

Whenever I photograph people, rather than photographing everyone in exactly the same way and ending up with 100 different people looking exactly the same in their photos, I try and get them comfortable and capture who they are in a photo. To get this “naturally you” look I will guid you into poses and then ask you to make sure you are comfortable and make it you own, if you need to move a bit or even you burst out laughing, this is what I am looking for and 90% of the time it is these photo that turn out the best, simply because it is genuine and unique allowing you to shin.

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Scenic Supper – The dresses

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A few close ups of the beautiful wedding dresses used on the Scenic Supper bridal shoot. Because we had such an unusual venue with the use of their greenhouse’s and to make full use of this opportunity I wanted to capture a few solo photos of these gorgeous wedding dresses we used.

Which is your favourite?

Photographer – Nikita VdV Photography
Dresses – The Cotswold Frock Shop
Venue – The Scenic Supper

Scenic Supper – Charlotte

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With a touch of autumn this photoshoot showcases the beautiful Charlotte in lovely gowns provided by The Cotswold Frock Shop.

Charlotte’s modern edgy look combined with the elegance of this modern meet classic bridal gown creates a uniquely beautiful look. With the front slit not only will you have a showstopper of a dress but the opportunity to show off those beautiful shoes.

I think this bridal photoshoot show us how different styles can come together and compliment each other in a way that creates a uniquely beautiful style.

Photographer – Nikita VdV Photography
Concept & Dresses – The Cotswold Frock Shop
Planner & Stylist – Smitten Weddings
Bouquets, Stems & Floral Collar – Allium Florist
Cake – April Bakery
HMUA – Debbie Mac Hair and Makeup
Jackets & Autumn Hair Accessories – Alexandra Bespoke
Stationery – The Little Paper Loft
Model – Charlotte
Venue – The Scenic Supper

Scenic Supper – Beth

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For this bridal shoot we had two models, Beth and Charlotte, each brought their own unique style to the photoshoot. Charlotte had a touch of edge and Beth, featured here, showing the more traditional bridal style in Morilee dresses, supplied by the wonderful Cotswold Frock Shop.


Several of these photos where shared on Morilee’s (bridal gown designer) blog, which is a fantastic honour for myself and I can’t wait for many more opportunities like this.


Photographer – Nikita VdV Photography
Concept & Dresses – The Cotswold Frock Shop
Planner & Stylist – Smitten Weddings
Bouquets, Stems & Floral Collar – Allium Florist
Cake – April Bakery
HMUA – Debbie Mac Hair and Makeup
Jackets & Autumn Hair Accessories (worn by Bethan) – Alexandra Bespoke
Stationery – The Little Paper Loft
Model – Bethan
Venue – The Scenic Supper
Dog – Walter

Balloon Arch – Family

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This beautiful family asked me to photograph them as they were having the all to common problem of the one who was taking the photo not actually being in the photo, as a family photographer this saddens me.

Family photoshoots are such a sweet and special time, they capture the important milestones in a famous life, from becoming parents to you little one growing up and starting their family and every moment in-between.

These moments are important to capture as they help us remember the milestones more vividly and share them with others who are important to us.

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Elopement

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We all like to things in our own ways and when it come to weddings it’s the same. Some will want large elegant celebrations with all they know, others would prefer a small and intimate declaration of love – this is where a modern elopement is the ideal solution, not just a way to get hitched in secret anymore, rather and alternative way to celebrate love.

Here we have a styled elopement photoshoot, with a few amazing suppliers we were able to pull off a dreamy elopement. To me this session shows how with just a few suppliers you can have your small intimate elopement and still make it a magical affair, with beautiful photos to share with you loved ones.

The Venue: The Apple Farm- Glamping, Camping and Outdoor Events, Nt Stratford upon Avon, go glamping or camping between the gorgeous apple orchids for a fun and beautiful break, also hosting weddings making for the perfect backdrop for wedding day photos.

Photographer: Nikita VdV Photography
Cake: Eat My Muffin Bakery
Make-up: Makeup by Melissa Kay
Florist: Seed to Scent
Venue: The Apple Farm- Glamping, Camping and Outdoor Events, Nt Stratford upon Avon

Olive

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Concept and planning: Makeup by Melissa Kay –
“Olive is inspired by the mediterranean and although it is shot in the heart of Warwickshire at Chesterton windmill, the piece has a mediterranean feel using olives, silk and stone to conjure a goddess like quality.
Olive has been styled and shot to create a high end bridal campaign for the likes of Monsoon.”

I have always wanted to do a photoshoot in fields of wheat, so being asked to take part in this styled shoot was a dream come true for me and it allowed me to get creative when it came to incorporating my classic romantic bridal photography style to a bridal fashion shoot. And I must say I love the goddess vibes!

Photography: Nikita VdV Photography
Makeup: Makeup by Melissa Kay
Hair: NB Wedding and Bridal Hair
Florist: Fauxever Blooms
Film: SankofaFilms
Model: @adrianamourelle

Christmas Family Session

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A Christmas of firsts, such an important milestone in a family life, not only is it baby first Christmas but also a first Christmas as parents, could there be a more exciting time in a family life?
A once in a lifetime moment that’s over in what feels like a blink of an eye. This is why its so important to capture these moments, to create a tangible long lasting memory that can be shared with loved ones for many years to come and something for your life one to enjoy when they are all grown up.
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