Thursday, May 29, 2008

TTD sessions...de-mystified

De-mystified you ask!

Well maybe not totally but we did receive this e-mail from a bride today taken from The Knot's website
In keeping with our fun nature Cara and I are making a call to past, present and future brides to make the leap...what are you REALLY saving that dress for?

A session of this nature is not for everyone (we think it is) but you do have to ask yourself. Is your daughter or even yet your future daughter in law want to wear a 20 year old gown?

Besides, some Photogs recognize a TTD session as just laying on the ground. We say, Get in the dirt and roll around a bit.. break the boundaries of the "pristine" stigma attached to that dress.

Most of our clients love getting dirty!

We say,
Why not take advantage of your youth and our vision and make a memorable piece of art out of it!
Heck 20 years from now your kids will say... "That's you mommy"!



Below article taken from the Knot.

Few things represent a wedding better than a bride in a white dress. And after all of the salon visits, fittings, and alterations, it's no wonder that many brides opt to preserve their gown after the wedding day. But some brides are taking a decidedly different approach: They're wearing their wedding dress once more in a much less careful manner (no bridesmaids carrying the train here) for a dramatic photo shoot, better known as "trashing the dress" (or TTD). Here's the scoop on this growing wedding trend.

Is the wedding dress ruined?

Not necessarily. Should you decide to give this trend a try, you (and your wedding photographer) will discuss beforehand just how badly you'll trash your gown. The concept is to relax (finally!), let your creativity flow, and enjoy wearing your dress one last time in a fresh, liberating way. Some take a subtle approach for their photo session with a walk through the woods or a swim in a pool or pond, while others go a step further by heading to construction sites, changing greasy car tires, or wading through muddy puddles. Brides who have embraced the trend say that a TTD shoot gives the gown new life in lieu of simply sitting in the closet. Plus, they'll have photos in their wedding album that can look as though they're straight from the pages of Vogue.

Who "trashed the dress" first?

Las Vegas wedding photographer John Michael Cooper is credited with staging the first TTD shoot. After becoming bored with more traditional wedding photo sessions, Cooper began asking brides to pose after their wedding day in unusual (and less pristine) settings. The sentiment among many photographers who offer TTD shoots is the same: Given the unique photos that result, it's a win-win opportunity for brides and photographers alike.

How much does it cost?

Prices vary among photographers and can depend on how many scenes you shoot, how far away the location is, and how many hours you spend shooting. If you know beforehand that this is something you want to do, find out if your wedding photographer offers a TTD shoot as part of a package deal.

Where can I find a photographer?

If your wedding photographer doesn't do TTD shots, there are other options. Some photographers who offer these photo sessions will work with a couple even if they didn't shoot the wedding itself.

How should I trash my dress?

Hit the Internet for inspiration. As the trend spreads, many photographers are posting their photo sessions on their websites with the rest of their portfolios. Others are blogging about the latest ways they've had brides trash their dress, and videographers have joined the fun, uploading footage from TTD shoots onto YouTube.

-- Written by Charli Penn


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