The Bridal Sanctuary
Your Portrait Experience
Imagine having the time to truly breathe, move, and feel like a queen in your gown without the "ticking clock" of a wedding day schedule. A Bridal Session is your private sanctuary—a separate day dedicated entirely to capturing your beauty, your joy, and every intricate detail of your look.
Why We Love Bridal Sessions
On your wedding day, your heart is (rightfully!) focused on your partner and your guests. A separate session allows you to relax and soak in the happiness of being a bride. The result? Portraits that feel soft, romantic, and deeply peaceful.
The "Fine Art" Touch: Because we have more time, we can use our specialized lens lineup to create that stunning "bokeh" (the soft, blurry background) and editorial-level detail that is hard to achieve in the rush of a wedding day.
The Ultimate Test Run: Most brides schedule their hair and makeup trial on the same day. It’s the perfect way to see how your style holds up over a few hours and how it translates to the camera, giving you total peace of mind before the big day.
Choosing Your Backdrop
The Studio Advantage: Our 2,000-square-foot studio was designed specifically for luxury imagery. It offers a safe, climate-controlled environment (no wind or humidity!) with four curated sets to give your photos a high-end, editorial feel.
Venue Sessions: We also love shooting at your wedding venue! If you choose a different off-site location that is not your venue, just keep in mind there is usually a location fee ($150–$250).
The Indoor Secret: We always recommend starting indoors. It ensures your hair, makeup, and dress stay pristine for the majority of the session before we venture out to chase the sun.
Protecting the Investment (The Dress!)
We want your dress to stay as perfect as the day you bought it.
The "Bed Sheet" Trick: Bring a clean white sheet to stand on while you're getting dressed—it helps to keep the outside of your dress clean!
The "Pinch & Lift": As we move between spots, we’ll show you how to tuck and lift your gown so it doesn't brush against plants or paths.
A Note on Silk: Silk and satin gowns are a bit more "adventurous" and can pick up dust easily. If you’re worried about keeping it 100% spotless for the wedding, we highly recommend a Studio Session.
Pro-Tips for a Flawless Session
The "Hype Girl" Rule: You are so welcome to bring a friend! We just ask that you choose someone who is your biggest cheerleader—someone who makes you laugh and feel like a million bucks.
The "Secret" Shoes: Since your dress usually hides your feet, feel free to wear your comfiest slippers or sneakers for the session! Save your wedding heels for the detail shots on the big day.
The Bouquet: We highly recommend having a "mini" version of your wedding bouquet. Ask your florist about a discounted "portrait bouquet"—it gives your hands something to do and adds a gorgeous pop of color.
The 3-Hour Rule: When booking your hair and makeup trial, give yourself a 3-hour buffer before your photo session starts. This gives you plenty of time to chat with your stylist and make any tweaks without feeling rushed.
Logistics & Timing
Mid-Week Magic: Because our and your vendors weekends are normally filled with weddings, bridal sessions are typically held Monday through Thursday.
The Alteration Window: Be sure to check with your seamstress to ensure your dress is fully altered and back in your hands before our session date!
The Prints: If you’re planning to display a stunning canvas or prints at your reception, we recommend scheduling your session at least one month prior to the wedding.
The Studio Experience
A space designed for bridal imagery
Authentic photography isn’t just shaped by camera settings; it’s shaped by how you feel in the space around you. When you step through our doors, we want your first feeling to be an immediate, soulful exhale.
A Luxury of Space
Our 2,000-square-foot studio was designed with a specific vision: to provide the "luxury of space." With a 22-foot wide cyclorama wall and a 40-foot total width, we have the rare ability to use longer, specialized lenses. This produces those clean, high-end, "museum-worthy" captures that truly stand the test of time.
A Professional Home Designed for You
Beyond the architecture and the equipment, we believe in the power of intention. We’ve furnished our studio with the comforts of home to help the nerves of being in front of the lens simply dissolve. When you book a studio session, you’re receiving a personal invitation into our professional home.
Ease from the Start: We offer stress-free, ground-level parking just steps from the entrance.
Anticipating Your Needs: You’ll find a dedicated beverage station stocked with chilled refreshments, studio-wide Sonos speakers to help you find your rhythm, and a warm, on-site staff dedicated to making you feel like the guest of honor.
Why the Studio is a Bridal Dream
The Beauty Bar: You are more than welcome to have your hair and makeup done right here! Our studio features dual beauty stations bathed in natural light. Just let us know what time your HMUA is arriving, and we’ll have the coffee ready. (Need a recommendation for a stylist? We’ve got you covered!)
Perfect Light, Every Time: Outdoor lighting is a fickle companion, but in the studio, we are the masters of our own "sun." We can create soft, glowing, or dramatic light exactly when and where we need it, without Mother Nature stepping in the way.
Climate-Controlled Peace of Mind: We know the "emotional tax" that comes with rescheduling due to rain or heat. Inside our doors, it is a steady, comfortable 70 degrees year-round. Whether it’s a blistering July afternoon or a chilling March rain, you can commit to your date with total confidence.
Curated Dreamscapes: With at least three pre-designed styled sets plus our classic cyclorama and seamless paper stations, you have a variety of backdrops to ensure your portraits perfectly encapsulate your personality—whether that’s fun, dramatic, or timelessly romantic.
The "No-Stress" Bouquet: No need to worry about a separate floral order if you don’t want to! Just let us know, and we can create a beautiful, "just-for-portraits" bouquet using our available studio florals.
This is your moment to shine and to see yourself as the work of art you truly are. We can’t wait to welcome you in.
Visualize the possibilities! Click here to view our studio session inspo Pinterest board which provides a collection of images designed to inspire you — all of which are things that are possible in the studio!
Example of images taken during a studio session:
Ready to schedule your bridal session?
Bridal sessions are most typically scheduled between 4 to 10 weeks prior to the wedding after your dress has arrived and has been altered. Please note, our availability is always very limited in the months of May and October so be sure to keep this in mind as you plan out your bridal session timing. Our availability is available online in live time to make it easy to coordinate with your hair and makeup team and venue.
Talk to your hair and makeup artist first to request a list of dates available.
Decide on your indoor location. If you are using your venue, check with them to request availability.