Las Vegas Wedding Fashion Photo Shoot to Benefit Thirst Relief International

Monday, March 28, 2011 9:01 AM

Filed Under: fashion, junebug buzz | 15 comment(s)

The wedding community, being made up of so many creative artists and small business owners, is a generous and innovative bunch when it comes to giving back, and the organization Thirst Relief International is a great example of this. Founded by photographer Jim Davis Hicks, Thirst Relief works to provide safe, clean drinking water for those in need around the world, and wedding photographers are currently their biggest group of donors. They travel to countries to document the work being done, they donate their time and money, and they participate in events like the one we're showcasing today.

The Thirst Relief WPPI Benefit Shoot was an event photographers bid on during the Thirst Relief Mentor Auction annual fundraiser. The idea was to hold an educational event where photographers could get instruction from educators within the industry, while at the same time shooting some fun wedding style images and meeting one another. The shoot took place in Las Vegas during WPPI (the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention) and Junebug was excited to get involved and help the cause by publishing some of the final images.

So today we have some of the wedding fashion photos captured by the instructors and the participants - it's so interesting to see the various ways that different photographers captured each model and moment!

photo by David Beckstead

photo by Bold Kreative Photography

photo by Andi Grant Photography

photo by Ginny Corbett Photography

photo by Mike Colon

photo by Erin Wade of Gavin Wade Photographers

Bridal fashion photo shoot in Las Vegas to benefit Thirst Relief International, photo by photo by Gavin Wade Photographers

photo by photo by Gavin Wade of Gavin Wade Photographers

photo by Joseph Pascua Photography

photo by UDS Photo

photo by Jonathan Ivy Photo

photo by Andi Grant Photography

Bridal fashion photo shoot in Las Vegas to benefit Thirst Relief International, photo by Luke Edmonson of Edmonson Photography

photo by Luke Edmonson of Edmonson Weddings

photo by Katrina Noelle Photography

photo by Staja Studios

photo by photo by Staja Studios

photo by Ginny Corbett Photography

To learn more about Thirst Relief International and how $5 can help provide a person with clean water for life, be sure to visit www.ThirstRelief.org!

Benefit Shoot Instructors: David Beckstead, Mike Colon, David and Luke Edmonson, JVS and Richard Sturdevant

Select dresses and long veil by Foat Design

Head pieces provided by Preston & Olivia

Styling by Brandi Brownlee Styling

Shoot sponsored by Pixel2Canvas

Published Monday, March 28, 2011 9:01 AM by christy

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# re: Las Vegas Wedding Fashion Photo Shoot to Benefit Thirst Relief International

This is so great! Thank you for helping us spread the word about $5 saving lives. The photo community is so amazingly generous and really the backbone of all we do!

Blessings to you guys!

Warmly

Jim Davis-Hicks

Monday, March 28, 2011 11:47 AM by Jim Davis-Hicks

Love seeing the different perspectives each photographer captured, it was an honor to model for Thirst Relief!

Monday, March 28, 2011 12:06 PM by Emily scott

What a fun shoot this was! And the fact that it was benefiting such an amazing cause just made it even more amazing. Thank you Junebug for raising awareness and thank you Thirst Relief for giving us the opportunity to save lives! Can't wait for next year!

Monday, March 28, 2011 12:36 PM by Gavin Wade

How amazing are these images? It's so neat seeing the different perspectives each photographer had and brought to the shoot! I loved being a part of this shoot again this year, its a really amazing cause and great time! Thank you June Bug for spreading the word, and sharing an amazing opportunity!

Monday, March 28, 2011 3:16 PM by Kristin Allen

LoveLOVElove these. What a great shoot for a an ever greater cause. It was such an honor getting to model for these amazing photogs!

Monday, March 28, 2011 3:43 PM by Michelle Cross

All amazing images and for a great cause!

Monday, March 28, 2011 4:18 PM by kelsey {las vegas wedding photographer}

Thank You Junebug for contributing to this great cause and getting involved! We appreciate your involvement and love the images you picked to show the fashion and various perspectives!

Monday, March 28, 2011 6:00 PM by Jason Thon

i was delighted to be able to participate in this shoot and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work alongside so many talented photographers. ditto gavin with the thank you's, "Junebug for raising awareness and Thirst Relief for giving us the opportunity to save lives!"

Monday, March 28, 2011 6:20 PM by katrina

Such a privilege to be a part of something that is making a difference in other people's lives! Thank you for helping let other's know how they can become a part of this wonderful organization!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 8:20 AM by Luke Edmonson

I am so glad I was able to be apart of this shoot! It was for a great cause and it had some awesome instructors. If you have time you need to check out their websites!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:21 AM by Jonathan Ivy

I was so happy to be a part of this great benefit for the 2nd time. Always a great feeling knowing that we are helping those less fortunate by bringing fresh water to those in need.

Saturday, April 09, 2011 12:10 AM by Joseph Pascua

Awesome collection of images and for a great cause. I wish I had been able to take part this past WPPI but hopefully next year!

Thursday, May 26, 2011 3:42 PM by Todd {chicago wedding photographer}

What an honor to be a part of such an amazing organization!

Thursday, May 26, 2011 5:39 PM by Ginny Corbett

There are amazing, such lovely light and tones! Beautiful shots!

Thursday, August 18, 2011 3:13 PM by RedSphere Photography

Awesome collection of images and for a great cause. They are an amazing group of such lovely light and tones! Beautiful shots!

Sunday, February 26, 2012 7:55 PM by miami wedding photographer