In May, the incomparable wedding photographer Elizabeth Messina hosted a workshop in France, and the photographers from around the world who attended experienced a week of creativity and astounding beauty that they will surely never forget. Our own Junebug co-founder Kim and her husband Adam worked along side Elizabeth to make this event come to life (the chateau where the workshop was held was the location of Kim and Adam's wedding a few years back, which Blair and I were so very lucky to attend!) and so today we are able to show you a glimpse of the photographic magic that took place during that special week. On Photobug we have the images taken by Elizabeth herself (go take a look!), and here we have the beautiful wedding inspiration that was captured by the A Lovely Workshop attendees. Enjoy!
The location, the straight-out-of-a-fairytale Chateau St. Julien l'Ars...
(Above images by
Caroline Tran,
Liga Photography,
Silvana Di Franco Photography,
Aaron Watson Photography,
Silvana Di Franco Photography,
Tinydot Photography,
Katherine Holly Photography,
Dana Eason Photography,
Katy Trefry Photography and
Caroline Tran)
We love these bridal fashions, from designers Lovely Bride, Claire Pettibone, Kirstie Kelly, Sarah Seven, Delphine Manivet, Jennifer Behr and Twigs and Honey...
(Above images in order by
Kate MacPherson Photographer,
Kate MacPherson Photographer,
Liga Photography,
Jen Fariello Photography,
Jenny Kim Photography,
Liga Photography,
Silvana Di Franco Photography,
Liga Photography)
the romantic hair and make-up done by Erin Skipley and Lauren Napier...
(Above images in order by Caroline Tran, Jen Fariello Photography, Caroline Tran, Caroline Tran, Kate MacPherson Photographer, Katy Trefry Photography, Tag 7 Studio, Jenny Kim Photography, Katy Trefry Photography, Katherine Holly Photography, Kate MacPherson Photographer,)
and the exquisite styling by Eden Rodriguez of End Design - a combination of charming accessories brought from the States as well as antiques from the chateau itself.
(Above images in order by Jen Fariello Photography, Christine Hardy, Jen Fariello Photography, Jenny Kim Photography, Jenny Kim Photography, Tanya Malott, Katy Trefry Photography, Tag 7 Studio, Caroline Tran, Jenny Kim Photography)
Below are the beautiful faces of the attendees and photographers themselves, who turned to focus their cameras on each other while capturing the fun and comraderie of this event. We hope their gorgeous photos will inspire you to live your dreams and express your personal style.
(Above images in order by Kate MacPherson Photographer, Kate MacPherson Photographer, Caroline Tran, Jenny Kim Photography, Tanya Malott, Caroline Tran, Jenny Kim Photography, Caroline Tran, Caroline Tran, Liga Photography, Jylls Photography, Jylls Photography, Tanya Malott, Aaron Watson Photography, Silvana Di Franco Photography, Katherine Holly Photography, Tanya Malott, Jylls Photography)
Workshop: A Lovely Workshop with Elizabeth Messina
Location: Chateau St. Julien l'Ars
Fashion from Lovely Bride, Claire Pettibone, Kirstie Kelly, Sarah Seven, Delphine Manivet, Jennifer Behr and Twigs and Honey
Hair and Make-up by Erin Skipley and Lauren Napier
Amazing Models: Julie Falconer, Gina Moore and Myra Callan
Styling by Eden Rodriguez of End Design
Vintage silver spoons by Monkey Always Look
Calligraphy by Xandra Y. Zamora
Signs by Modern Press
Letterpress paper products by Chewing The Cud
Chocolates by Delysia Chocolates
and other helpful sponsors and souls: People Magazine Editor Ulrica Wilborg, PDN deputy editor Jacqueline Tobin, Leah Macdonald, Bliss Books, Kristin* from Bliss* Video Production, Yvette Roman, Image Source
Thank you, Elizabeth, and all of you talented photographers for sharing your images and experience with us! What an adventure!