FIESTA TIME!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with metallic confetti, Mexican terra-cotta pots, Aztec designs, and real blooms that resemble the traditional Mexican paper craft!
Design + Concept: bows and arrows
Photography: Nbarrett photography
Flowers: bows and arrows
Paper: Southern Fried Paper
Frida Kahlo is a symbol of beauty, creativity, and strength and infamous for her emblematic self portraits. She inspires my work with flowers and head pieces more specifically. Since we are celebrating a week of Cinco de Mayo, here on the blog, I decided to treat myself to a Frida-esque make-over! I rounded up one of my good friends and fellow florist Nicole Hammontree with The Wooly Thistle to help me create a few master pieces.
Florals: bows and arrows + the wooly thistle
Photography: Apryl Ann Photography
Hair: Ashley Bristo
Makeup: Stephanie Potter
“I love you more than my own skin.” -Frida Kahlo
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I wanted to highlight some Mexico wedding photography! These photographs scream mexico in so many different ways and they make me want to jump on a plane due South. Viva Mexico!!
Simple and stunning. Not everything gorgeous has to be overdone. This inspiration seems effortless: soft dreamy lighting, petite monochromatic arrangements, playful streamers, seersucker linens….
flowers by bowsandarrowsdeluxe.com
photography by nbarrettphotography.com
Echeveria, kalanchoe, haworthia. Whatever the type, succulents have made their way into our big day and in a big way! Succulents have a unique beauty all their own, and when paired with pretty blooms there is no stopping them! They are seen in ceremony decor, centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, and used as favors.
You’re probably thinking, “What is that?”.
BEFORE
I too thought that the first time I drove by. And I still don’t know what it is. But, I wanted to share this location with you because I feel that we overlook the mundane far too often. If you just see 2% potential in a space or place it could really turn out to be a gem! Don’t always let the location dictate the shoot but let it contribute to your vision. Let’s see what can happen with an old metal shed and some fun models…could make for a fun engagement session! photos by n.barrett photography
AFTER
Generally, I would say, let your photos speak for themselves but today I say spice it up!
A little pattern never hurt anyone…I tried to focus on using Native American inspired pattern and art to draw a focal point in each image. Using different techniques in photoshop I produced a different look in each overlay. Enjoy! photography by n.Barrett photography
