I have known this family for quite some time. I had the great pleasure of first getting acquainted with them during a wedding photography shoot for Kate, the mother of the groom. Having been their family photographer on more than one occasion since then, when the time came for her son to tie the knot, they invited me back for another spectacular event. To tell you the truth, I felt like a welcomed guest at a friends’ wedding, and not just a photographer.
Moscow, Millennium park, Greenfield, Apriori restaurant.

What thoughts come to mind when we look at this wedding photography?!  Grandeur, elegance, sophistication! A whirlwind back in time into the world of royal families, Tsars and their gentry! You can almost hear the classical music play a waltz in the background. This time the scenario was played to the fullest with a palace ballroom and costumes of historical style. The ever so beautiful princess bride with her knight in shining armor.

I loved working on this wedding photo shoot. The whimsical castle like church of historical architecture  which is located in a beautiful park full of greenery and foliage. The dashing groom Vladimir with his Red haired bride Anna dressed in an airy white dress, resembling a mystical fairy.  It is as though they just walked off the pages of a fairytale. I cannot imagine a better combination of models with the scenery. Looking at these photographs I can feel the light-heartedness and freshness of this wonderful couple.
 

This photography shoot was arranged well in advance. Valeria and Mihail decided on a stroll through one of Moscow’s parks in the fall. Though autumn is beautiful all on its own we do face the problem of shooting conditions and weather, since it doesn’t always play by our rules. We did have to reschedule several times due to rain but, at last, we managed to schedule a day that worked and to add some boldness to the scenery, used bright colored clothing and accessories.