Spooky Ständchen

INTRO:
I can’t thank this team enough for bringing me on board. Getting to work with such a solid group of creatives is the backbone to any workflow, and I do have to say I’m proud of this final film ???? Let me give you some background.
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INSPIRATION FOR CREATIVES:
As with most styled shoots, inspiration for the final work comes in the moment. You may not know everyone until the day-of, and the chemistry between the models is dependent on their personalities. Get to know them and your team as soon, and as deeply, as you can. Inspiration is perishable, so act on it right away.

With this shoot, it was their musical synchronicity that made @luxeduomusic different in my eyes. So that became the hook: synchronicity.

The look of @riverwoodgardens also brought a surreal feeling in its mythical-like fauna, so the addition of “dreamlike” was added to my mental pitch.

And lastly, my request for Schubert’s Ständchen made their sound very “uncanny” for a wedding shoot.

To me, synchronicity + dreamlike + uncanny pointed to one place of inspiration that still haunts me 2 years after seeing it. The Haunting of Hill House, the masterful Netflix series, was my underlying inspiration. Editing this in October also added to the motivation. Although there aren’t any jump scares, there are a few times I allude to the horror genre (a la drapery in the background).
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INSPIRATION FOR COUPLES:
In the midst of confusion everywhere, bringing yourselves together and working with your unique personalities is what pushes you through. Look around you, and observe inside. What magic do you see in your partner? There is creativity waiting to be released in everything. Whether you’re dealing with a postponed wedding, or trying to plan your future home, creative solutions come from combining different ideas, memories, skills, and thoughts.
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– Artistry
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TEAM:
Photography: @rosielle.co
Private Residence: @riverwoodgardens
Couple + Music: @luxeduomusic
Catering: Christine from @century_events
Florals: @riverwoodgardens
Cake: @dulcecouturecakes
Dress: @sindersbridalhouse
Stationery: @wishtree_invites
Makeup: @muamarieeve
Hair: @portraitsalon
Rentals: @sagedesignsevents