If you follow my instagram, you know that I have started to photograph my own custom wedding invites. You also know that I have honestly shared just how hard these shoots are! Flat lays, the term for this kind of shot, are really, really hard. Why? Because you have to climb up and over top of the layout to get the shot, create visual depth, style, crop and align every last detail. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun, but it is not an easy thing to do. In the last few shoots, I have learned a lot.
So here are 7 things to help you create the best shots of your wedding invites, OOTD, that killer brunch the waiter just served, or anything you want to style and shoot from above.
destination: Puerto Rico
Vacation is a time to unplug, get inspired, and regain excitement for your everyday life. Part of where I draw inspiration from are the places I visit. Puerto Rico didn’t disappoint! There was something about the trip being half island life, half city dwelling that made for a truly romantic and dynamic vacation. Getting engaged on Flamenco beach was definitely a highlight, but there was so much more. The art, the music, the food and the people were incredible. So much to see and experience. On the island, our preferred mode of transportation was by golf cart. We explored most of the beaches, some requiring a pretty decent hike to get to, and others were previously used for U.S. Navy bombing practice, so it was important to stay on the path. As if I needed any more excuses to follow the rules. On the island of Culebra, life was simple. When we arrived back in San Juan for the last leg of the trip, it was a whole new dynamic. So many more options of things to see, live music, history, and so much food. The streets were painted gorgeous sun-kissed colors and most alleyways were decorated in street art.
This year I took back my free-lance, -time, -dom
The creative process can be so impulsive and come in waves, but this year, the goal is to enjoy the ride.
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