Right then, I’ve had these images of Amanda Norman’s work for quite a while. It makes sense that they be presented to you as we approach the witching hour, on this, the most auspicious day in the Horror Calender.
If you haven’t come across Amanda before then you are about to learn that she is an extremely talented horror photographer.
Amanda is certainly Goth at heart and one look at her photography portfolio conveys this. Her love of Gothic Horror is a strong feature in her work and most of her prints would make an ideal gift for a Gothic couple on their wedding day.
Amanda likes the challenge of alternative photography. How many photographers could make a graveyard scene look so beautiful and fill you with emotion? Amanda seeks the alternative view in everything she photographs, including her dark portraits. Why not take an engagement shoot to the extreme and have your alter egos captured forever?
Feel free to contact Amanda if you would like to have your portrait taken. One client had this to say,
“When I arrived I was very nervous of what I was getting myself into. When I was greeted by Amanda, everything changed!
“She made me feel at ease and explained everything in full. She asked me to relax and get into character and not a ‘bugs bunny’ one at that,LOL! She helped and advised with posing, posture, expression and even described the different types of photography styles she was doing.
“THIS IS A MUST FOR EVERYONE, A GREAT GIFT FOR A FRIEND OR MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. THANKS AMANDA!”
Here are the latest dates given to me by vendors from the directory, Lindsay Flemming Couture and Lady Georgianna, and Rosegarden.
For more information on the idea behind the “Where to Meet the Vendors” articles please click here.
Rosegarden Flowers and Bouquets
29 October Whitby Spa Pavilion (part of Whitby Goth Weekend)
30 October Whitby Spa Pavilion (part of Whitby Goth Weekend)
Lady Georgianna
Lady Georgianna will be making many appearances around their neck of the woods in the run up to Christmas. They are performing their “Christmas in Victorian Garb” at many Christmas Fayres and Markets; dates are as follows:-
20 November Victorian Christmas Market Ironbridge Market Square
25 November A Very Victorian Market Gloucester Docks
26 November A Very Victorian Market Gloucester Docks
27 November Cheltenham Christmas Market and Gloucester Docks
28 November A Very Victorian Market Gloucester Docks
2 December Worcester Christmas Fayre
3 December Worcester Christmas Fayre
4 December Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre and Cheltenham Christmas Market
14 December Cirencester Christmas Market
16 December Cirencester Christmas Market
18 December Cirencester Christmas Market
Please visit Lady Georgianna’s webpage for further details.
Lindsay Flemming Couture
Lindsay Flemming Couture will be taking their roadshow back to London in November. They will be at the same venue:
Dolphin House Apartments, Chichester Road, London, SW1V 3LX on 12th to 14th November.
To read more about the idea behind the Lindsay Flemming Roadshow, click here to read an earlier article.
Click here to find out more detail, and how to contact Lindsay Fleming Couture to make an appointment at the roadshow.
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Amazing photo quality, personalised gothic wedding stationery.
At Restoration Cake, we hold dear the values of beauty and pleasure. We believe that every cake, be it little or large, should be spectacular and delicious.
Sakura is dedicated to vintage styling and darn right glamour, offering their beautiful headpieces in ranges such as Film Noir, Love Tattoo and Gothic to name but a few. You’ll find Sakura fun and hassle-free and their headpieces to be glamorous and elegant, regardless of design or motif.
Just imagine a place which brings the past back to life, with awe-inspiring splendour, and a greeting to make all travellers feel immediately welcome.
Rosegarden cater for anyone who is looking for something different. Whether you are goth, punk or biker; whether you want a Hallowe’en or theatrical themed wedding; a vampire blood ceremony, a handfasting or faery wedding Rosegarden will make every detail special.
Larysa Kucak is a corset designer based in West London.
Larysa’s exclusive corsets and corset accessories are made with the utmost quality, care and attention to detail. Strongly influenced by the high tradition of corsetieres, Larysa personally and carefully selects high quality, rich and decadent fabrics, in silk, satin and lace. Garnering influences from burlesque, glamorous showgirls and costume from a bygone age Larysa’s corsets are also at the cutting edge of twenty-first century design. You are sure to find a highly individual corset to inspire, delight and evoke admiration on your wedding day.
I asked Larysa what aspect of her work she wanted to bring to the attention of Gothic By Design brides. She explained, “I would really like to emphasise the high quality and the workmanship of my corsets, as I see them as an investment rather than a throwaway garment; pieces of art that will never go out of fashion.
“If a little girl opens her grandmother’s treasure chest in 20, 30 or 40 years time and pulls out one of my corsets, along with happy memories of it being worn, I’ll be very happy!”
You would be well placed to regard these garments so highly, with Larysa’s strong connections and extensive training in the fashion industry. Larysa grew up in the world of high couture fashion, her mother having produced gowns for the UK’s most prominent designers in the 1980s and 1990s. She went on to study at University and did additional training at the prestigious London College of Fashion and Central St. Martin’s.
If you take a look at www.larysak.com you will also other accessories such as bustle pins and rose brooch pins all of which can also bring a unique bespoke look to a bridal outfit.
To learn more of how you can achieve that quintessential hourglass figure on your glamorous wedding day visit www.larysak.com. Should you choose to enquire about one of Larysa’s corsets please be sure to mention Gothic By Design.
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Sarah O’Neill brings stylish, high quality embossed images to your wedding invitations and accessories. Based in the borders her designs offer a range of Celtic imagery, from Celtic hearts to C R Mackintosh.
3 Rexes jewellery – gothic rings, celtic crosses, medieval hearts and fairytale necklaces, for The Queen, King, Princess and Peasant.
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