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Bloom Bash Dallas 2 Styled Shoot Inspiration

Bloom Bash Dallas is just around the corner, so we are eagerly awaiting meeting all the beautiful ladies coming through our doors at The White Sparrow Barn on November 5-6th! We have a beautiful and unique styled shoot planned for Day Two of the workshop (read about what guests will do on Day One here & Day Two here), where our guests will have the chance to practice photographing and styling all the different elements, as well as practice posing our bride, groom AND bridal party models.

Workshops, PhotographyMichaela WarnerOctober 2, 2019Styled ShootsComment

Dallas Styled Shoot 2017

In 2017 we hosted Bloom Bash at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TX. We loved it so much, we’re going back this November! We’ve never shared our styled shoot from that workshop because it was featured in print, so we had to keep it a secret for a bit! With our upcoming workshop around the corner, we thought it’d be fun to share our shoot with you now that we can!

Photography, FeaturesMichaela WarnerSeptember 26, 2019Comment

Styled Wedding Shoot: Modern & Airy Tablescape

We’re thrilled to be showing you our third and final vignette from our Styled Wedding Shoot workshop we hosted at Venue3Two in Grand Rapids, MI in July! If you missed it, you can find the first vignette here and the second here. This design was simplistic, modern, neutral with a hint of blue and yellow, and featured gorgeous stationery, beautiful flowers, a stunning gown, a drool-worthy cake, and even some delicious ice cream from a local favorite— Love’s Ice Cream! Enjoy!

Workshops, PhotographyMichaela WarnerAugust 28, 2019styled shootComment

Styled Wedding Shoot: Romantic Lavender, Blush & Marigold Ceremony Vignette

A couple of weeks ago we hosted 30 ladies at Venue3Two in Grand Rapids, Michigan for our first workshop of the year! It was our third workshop of its kind: The Styled Wedding Shoot. This just happened to be one of the hottest and most HUMID days of our summer so far (of course!) but the attendees rocked it. This is a wonderful opportunity for photographers, planners and designers to come together and learn more about photography, styling, and styled shoots, then have the chance to style and photograph some beautiful vignettes we have set up for them. During our styled shoot we break up our attendees into 3 groups. We then rotate through our 3 stations with 35 minutes at each station. It’s really important to us that everyone has a chance to get all the photos they want so they can add them to their portfolio after the workshop!

Workshops, PhotographyMichaela WarnerAugust 6, 2019styled shootComment

The Styled Wedding Shoot: Colorful Whimsy

We’re thrilled to share our last styled shoot vignette from our previous Styled Wedding Shoot workshop with you today! This soft, muted yet colorful palette was designed by one of our favorites, Spring Sweet. It’s romantic, whimsical (just look at the tablescape!) and oh-so-pretty. We hope you enjoy looking through the photos!

Workshops, PhotographyMichaela WarnerApril 25, 2019La Petite Bloom, styled shootComment

How to Style a Flat Lay Photo Like A Pro

Whether you’re browsing your favorite online boutique’s catalog or scrolling through your feed, chances are you’re stumbling upon flatlay after flatlay. What is a flatlay you ask? It’s a “top down” (aerial) shot of a styled scene, typically themed as an outfit, or a product shot, or a mix match of favorite things. Nailing the styled flatlay is crucial to Instagram success, so today I’m sharing my 5 tips for styling a flatlay.

Photography, Design, Social MediaMichaela WarnerAugust 15, 2018flat lay stylingComment

3 Tips for Better iPhone Images of Your Products

It’s no secret that having beautiful photos is a great way to quickly elevate your brand online, but what if you were able to take the photos yourself - with your smartphone?! Even if you hire a professional (which I always encourage), it’s important to be able to take daily photos for your business to post on platforms like Instagram. Imagine this - you’ve just gotten new brand and product photos taken when a new product or item arrives on your doorstep. You want to include it in your social content, but you need a great photo of it. Have no fear! These are my 3 Tips for Taking Better iPhone Images of Your Products.

PhotographyMichaela WarnerJuly 10, 2018iphone photosComment

DIY Textured Styling Board Tutorial

Styling boards have become more popular over the last year, and for good reason! They are the perfect size for bringing along to weddings to style detail shots. And they’re also great for brand photos or shots of your products! I’ve seen shops popping up offering 12in x 18in styling boards for close to $60, but I’ve found an affordable (and fun) hack so you can make your own styling boards for around $15!

Photography, DesignMichaela WarnerJune 6, 2018DIY, Tutorial Comments

The Importance of Getting Published

Today we're chatting about something important to any creative business-- getting published! Now you might be thinking, is getting published really what everyone hypes it up to be?! We're here to tell you why being published online or in print is a great thing for your business.

Blogging, Photography, DesignMichaela WarnerAugust 3, 2017Styled ShootsComment

Creative Spotlight: Kati Rosado Photography

Welcome, Kati of Kati Rosado Photography! We are so excited to introduce you to her beautiful work and we certainly consider her an expert in her field, having photographed over one HUNDRED weddings. That's a lot of weddings, ya'll. Kati is based in Florida and we love her use of film and eye for capturing timeless and romantic photos. Not to mention, Kati's brand makes us all swoony. Read on to hear a little about how she began and gives us some great advice!

Photography, FeaturesAshley SlaterJuly 3, 2017creativity, creative spotlightComment

Creative Spotlight: Shauna Veasey Photography

Features, PhotographyAshley SlaterMay 8, 2017creative spotlightComment

Instagram Photography & Design Tips

Photography, DesignMichaela WarnerMarch 22, 2017Comment