Water for Elephants Inspired Engagement Session – Part 1

Ever since the first time a friend of mine told me about the book, I was intrigued. But never got the chance to actually get to around reading it. While I been looking for inspiration for a shoot for some time, nothing seemed to be “it”. It wasn’t until I finally caught a glimpse of the movie trailer where it took my breath away and literally jumped up and exclaimed “THAT IS IT”.  So for the next two weeks, planning began for this shoot. It’s definitely an art putting together a shoot —  finding the right vendors was absolute key. I couldn’t have been more happy with the team who helped me make this vision come to life. Here is part 1 … the engagement session. Enjoy!

PHOTOGRAPHER:  Marilyn Nakazato – www.marilynnakazato.com
VENUE: Orange Empire Railway Museum – www.oerm.org
EVENT STYLIST & WEDDING GOWN DESIGNER:  Miss Tashina – https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Miss-Tashina/159676627407484
WARDROBE STYLIST:  Heather Skelton – thesoundoflace.blogspot.com
JEWELRY: Jenny Dayco –  www.jennydayco.com
E-SESSSION HAT: Sweet Evie – www.SweetEvie.com
FLORALS: Ambiance Designs –  www.ambiance-designs.com
COORDINATOR: A Classic Touch Events –  www.aclassictouchevents.com
HAIR/MAKEUP:  Nicole Valentine – www.nikkivbeverlyhills.com
VINTAGE RENTALS:  POWWOW – www.powwowvintagerentals.com
RENTALS:  Premier Party & Tent Rentals – www.PartyRentalsByPremier.com
PAPERGOODS:  Copper Willow Paper Studio –  www.copperwillow.com
CALLIGRAPHY: Jill Velez Calligraphy – http://jillvelez.com/
CAKE TRUFFLE FAVORS: Velvet Rope Bake Shop – www.velvetropebakeshop.com
DESSERT BAR: Summit Events Catering – www.summitevents.com
COTTON CANDY: Tasty Clouds Cotton Candy Company – www.tastyclouds.com
CAKE: Tasteful Cakes – www.tastefulcakes.com
VIDEOGRAPHY: Rustic Red Studio – www.rusticred.com
MODELS: Harrison Muncaster, Kaylie Renee Wilson