The Modern Alternative Wedding Bride

Alternative to your wedding day, Wear the dress, Trash the dress, After-Session, Bridal

2009-11-01T05:52:00.000-08:00

Andrews Photography "After-Sessions" "Wear the Dress" "Trash the Dress" New trend's in the wedding market.

After Session have been big this year especially with the weather being so unpredictable. Your wedding day is still the same day, brides, try to do your all your formals before the ceremony. Then enjoy your day as it should be with your guests. After Sessions have saved many wedding dreams. Brides think about it if you want a cool location across town and you just didn't have the time on your wedding day. Plan a After-Session with your photographer for the ultimate experience. We add a After Session or Wear the dress session for free to any bridal package ordered in 2009 or 2010. That's pretty cool a $1500.00 Savings. After-Sessions run about 1-2 hours and help expand your dream day. You can wear your hair the same way as your wedding day or maybe change it up. After-Sessions are usually based on photos taken like landscapes. Brides think of a beautiful landscape then add you and your guy in it. Award winning image to say the least.

Andrews Photography had the chance to photograph Sarah and Rio. A couple planning there wedding for the future. She got very excited and wanted to see herself in her dress early, We would call this a "Formal Bridal Session". Rio the groom to be was nervous, he never gets his photo taken that often. He did really well though for a guy that does not like his photo being taken.

Sarah asked if Andrews Photography had any cool concept ideas for a After Session kind of look. We came up with the bride of 2000 cleaning and wearing her wedding dress. The fall colors on Grand Ave were kicking like crazy. So we went outside for a few cha-cha photos and a bridal reflection.

On a different note I think well start to seeing more non traditional gowns and weddings in 2011. Example, Most Russian Brides choose to wear a deep red dress, Some Euro Brides have been going to Royal blue with white and silver accents. Caribean bound brides try off white, creams, Ivory or pale pinks and blues.

"Live your Dream", Rod Wilson

Andrews-Photography.com
Rod Andrew
651.292.9242
rwphoto@earthlink.net

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Thinking outside the Wedding Box, Big Panorama

2009-08-04T19:27:00.000-07:00

Free thinking wedding Photographer, comes up with Wedding photo Merge, I can't Wait to find large open spaces and fill them with cool one of a kind events. Here is a little taste of things to come. We did this at a wedding while waiting for the flowers yet again. Florists please bring those flowers on time. Tick tock times a wasting. Well enough of that here is Mike hanging with his guys. check out his full wedding day here password is Miketeresa. Thanks you Mike and Teresa what a unbelievable wonderful day. We always do a Opra secret layout wish list for the wedding couple. The wedding was in July outside, think hot humid melting. We wanted 78 degrees partly cloudy with a slight breeze. Wow and we got it, this must be the 20th wedding that it has worked on.

Thanks Nyssa for watching Opra, Thanks Opra for bringing Americas IQ up a notch.

Andrews Photography
Destination weddings
Fun Couples cool photos

Trash, Wear, the Wedding Dress

2009-08-03T06:25:00.000-07:00

Here are some Trash the Dress tips from Andrews-Photography

The term "trash" may be misleading, as many dresses only get wet or dirty. A professional cleaning service should restore the dress to brand-new quality, enabling the wearer to then preserve and/or keep the dress, or to donate it to charity.
Bring your improv skills! You need to kiss on command and create laughter even if something hilarious didn't happen right at that moment. Don't be afraid to dip, dance, jump in the water, etc. for THAT pic. Think of your dream you wanted.
We have great ideas that will be aesthetically dramatic and interesting.Or think of your dream you wanted and didn't have enough time to go. That field of flowers or that hill over looking the river in Stillwater MN.
Brides that have done a day after shoot can attest to how much more relaxed the bride and groom feel--grooms that may have been a little uptight for formals appreciate this laid-back photo shoot.
Rather than trashing your own wedding dress, consider buying a cheap dress off the rack and trashing that instead. For your husband, you might consider him wearing some less formal clothes of his own. Or, he may just need to plan to rent his suit/tux long enough through the day after your wedding.Have him take off the jacket and join you in the pool or lake. Show off his chest and be a man!
Looking for "best light" will likely suggest late afternoon for a start time maybe about four or five PM. Some locations do well at any time of the day so keep an open mind.
Some brides go without bouquets. Or you may use a stand in form your florist, many will glady do one for cheap if they get a photo to use at there location.
Most brides just do their own hair and make-up. That is a judgment call.
Make sure your clothes are ironed and ready to go.
You can probably get away with wearing comfortable shoes. Wear all your wedding day jewelry, too. You may end up with some great new detail shots.

Andrews Photography does a wear the dress the day or days after the wedding for free, with any wedding package ordered. A $500.00 Value. Andrews Photography also travels internationally.

Andrews Photography
300 Broadway #301
Saint Paul MN 55101
651.292.9242
rwphoto@earthlink.net

Bridal Boudoir Photo Session, Hot shots of your Hot Bod!

2009-08-03T06:23:00.000-07:00

Looking for a Bridal Boudoir Photo Session? As a wedding gift, bridal boudoir photography is growing in popularity. Fun beautiful, alluring, dramatic, sexy and sensual images of yourself, that’s the goal of your bridal boudoir photography session. This gift will make him stop in his tracks, there aren’t many other gifts that have the ability to do that.

Do you need the perfect body?

The answer is a resounding “NO”. You don’t need “the perfect body” to look stunning in your pictures. The idea is to look sexy and alluring. The Andrews Photography's job is to accentuate your best features, help build your confidence, make you feel beautiful, pose you in the most beautiful light possible. Chances are your guy already loves you the way you are right now, so don’t put off booking your session. When combined with creative retouching and air brushing, you are assured of looking your best.

It's your photo shoot, you are in control. We can shoot for demure, romantic, risqué from implied nude to nudity, whatever you feel suits you. You can dress up in whatever you feel most comfortable in, from your fiancé’s favorite shirt or football jersey, lingerie to being draped in luscious fabrics to create the illusion of nudity.

The final product: A sexy gift just for yourself or maybe for him too. See our beautifully bound custom designed books for that special gift to give to him on your wedding day.

Check out Sarah's photo session the confidence shows! Thanks Sarah for coming up with the concept and trusting in us to get the image you wanted. See her full shoot here, password is fashion2.In studio, location, or destination well find what works for you. Any Boudoir Fashion session free with wedding package purchase in 2010. A $500.00 value just for you.

website to view complete shoot www.sendtoprint.net password is fashion2

Andrews Photography

300 Broadway

Saint Paul

MN, 55101

651.292.9242

rwphoto@earthlink.net

Tattooed Bride, Andrews Photography, Circus, saint paul,

2009-07-11T09:27:00.000-07:00

Tattooed Bride, Andrews Photography, Looking for something different, How about doing a studio shoot in your dress the week before the wedding. Final a chance to try that hairstyle out and get some fantastic photos too. Use your backup bouquet or have a stand in from your florist. Many florists will provide for free or a small charge a set of flowers for you to use if they get some images to use for there website. Have fun with your session and just think now you have one part of your day done and it isn't even your wedding day yet. More you can get done the days before your big day the better. Think of the cool locations you might want to visit that you wouldn't be able to get to on your wedding day. Expand your dream day. wear the dress and use it in a fun way. Final you can sit or roll around in the grass without feeling like your cheating on your dress. Check out the boots Way to go Shaena! Nothing is stopping this girl. Interesting bride, cool locations, fun Photos for all time. Here is one of the shots in front of the Cirue Du Soleil, Kooza in Saint paul MN.

Makeup
Stacey Wechsler
Staceykelly217@gmail.com

Hair
Adrienne Tousignant
Adrienne37@comcast.net

Photos
Rod Andrew Wilson
Andrews-Photography.com
Rwphoto@earthlink.net
651.292.9242

Florist for wedding
Woodlane flowers
woodlaneflowers.com
651-738-1029

Tattooed brides, wild weddings, Photographer, MN wedding, Alternative views, out of the box,Kooza, Cirque Du Soleil

Alternative signature book solution for weddings

2009-05-07T06:03:00.000-07:00

Andrews Photography has been looking high and low for a classy solution for our brides, the Engagement Signature lay flat book.

Long live the signature frame but if you are looking for something cool and unique. Well this product just might be for you. Ten pages to sign on and the book is expandable to twenty pages. Wrap around photo cover at no extra charge. You can use metallic ink or just a plain Sharpe to make your mark. When your wedding counts and you could stand to be original, call us for your coverage today. 651.292.9242

We are located near Eagan and Woodbury in St Paul lower town. The Artist Community

Groom Spins Fire for his Bride

2009-05-01T15:22:00.000-07:00

Fire spinning or fire dancing. A dangerous sport do not try at home. These folks that spin, practice for years before messing with the real thing. Justice spun a real cool heart shape for the girl of his dreams. For the lady who has everything, a man of fire.

Fire and a blend of flash, the hardest photos Andrews Photography has ever taken. It was pretty tough to get anything sharp with the long exposures. If you would like fire dancers or jugglers at your next wedding. Drop us a line we would be happy to help you locate the perfect entertainment.

Andrews-Photography located in Saint Paul MN, near Eagan and Woodbury 651.292.9242

Alternative Brides, Dont forget about your Foot wear

2009-05-01T07:05:00.000-07:00

Alternative Brides, Don't forget about your Foot wear. If you still want a white dress and who does not. Try opting for a cool set of boots or unusual foot wear. Its all it takes to spice up your wedding day with some flare. Were not talking band camp here, get wild, be free.

If you are planning to have a really off the wall wedding and need a photographer thats going to document your show. Try Rod @ Andrews-Photography.com. He might just be willing to cut you a dealio on your coverage. 651.292.9242

Alternative bride, tats, tattoed bride, Combat boots and pink hair, do you dare to be you, Alternative wedding photographer near minneapolis, MN

Vegas Neon Grave Yard, Andrews Photography, tats

2009-04-01T11:14:00.000-07:00

Vegas Neon Grave Yard, Andrews photography, He is one of our shoots in vegas on a destination wedding. Talk about Modern Alternative. Corey and Carley ahd some of there fun photos taken at the Neon Musem. It wasnt cheap but definately worth it. For a dress she opted on a shinny black with a dash of color. the dress really worked well with the signs. the groom went with one of his sharp suits. Save a bundle and skip the tux. We have done alot of weddings with colored shirts, tan suits, and funky sneakers. If you are thinking of doing an alternative proposal we do coverage for free, call us today to find out how.

Tatooed Brides

2009-04-01T11:06:00.000-07:00

Tatooed Brides, if you have gone though all the trouble of getting that ink work why not show it off during the big day. It always amazes me when some brides want to cover up something so cool. Here is an example of a bridal couple having fun in the neon grave yard. One of my favorite spots to make a memory photo by Ardent

Different ideas for bridal bouquets

2009-04-01T10:55:00.000-07:00

Here is a snazzy photo example of a button bouquet. Brides look for alternatives and save money.Dont forget if you are a Modern Alternative bride and would like to add your story just email me at rwphoto@earthlink.net and well be happy to add you. Photo by lilfishstudios, great shot folks!