Why would anyone want to
#trashthedress
#trashthedress
So why would anyone want
to #trashthedress?
"Trash the dress", sometimes known as "rock the frock", is a style of wedding photography that
contrasts elegant clothing with an environment in which it is out of place.
Such photography often takes place on a beach, but other locations include city
streets, rooftops, garbage dumps, fields, and abandoned buildings. The ‘bride’
wears her wedding dress and may effectively ruin the dress in the process by
getting it wet, dirty, or, in extreme circumstances, tearing or destroying the
garment.
For over 25 years I have
been privileged to have been photographing weddings, beautiful brides wearing
stunningly gorgeous dresses, in beautiful surroundings for their perfect day. But for the last couple of years, I’ve been harbouring a secret, for on my
‘bucket list’ I have wanted to completely turn this on its head, and to:-
- Photograph more than two brides together (I had the pleasure to record twin sister’s wedding day once)
- Place a bride in a wedding dress in surroundings where you would never expect to be seen wearing one.
Then a light bulb moment,
why not attempt the ultimate… After
putting out a request on Facebook for volunteers to help stage, a trash the dress, then being inundated with well
over 35, I knew that 12 ‘brides’ was more than achievable. … #trashthedress
#dirtydozen was created.
Then above all my
expectations an offer to use J C Balls (heavy plant machinery) premises as a
setting. Wow, so much to work with, so
many opportunities!
After many months of
planning, some very generous businesses, and some really willing ladies, I’m
pleased to share with you the results of an extraordinarily surreal day.
All the dresses and 'props' have all been
very kindly donated, (sample and ex display dresses) from local Bridal suppliers, whom we work closely with.
Sunday morning, Sammie made an early start with hair
All captured on DVD by Angela
Natilie Flewitt busy with the makeup
Girls are all ready and looking good
Sun glasses add to the occasion
A Supudupa!! view - the girls really put their 'heart' into it!
Run girls
Carly's personalised 'dancing digger' has her name on it.
In the garage
Couldn't possibly go under the lorry without the hard hat!
Should we stop or should we go girls?
J C Balls Dancing digger
Tipped the precious load
Lets get colourful
Now mud
And more mud !!
Get me to the church on time??
Move over boys - Carly & Hollie are riding!
Click on the video below, sit back, enjoy!!
Right then....what can we do next ?
CREDITS: Mimi Toko - Lori G - Stately Brides -Fifi - Twisted Willow Florist - Delicious Designs - Wedding Video's by Angela - Natalie Flewitt - Sammie King.
And a huge thank you to J C Balls, Ambergate.
