I’ve been looking forward to writing an article for Lisa for some time.  When she contacted me to say she was about to go on a shoot which I might be interested in I eagerly awaited the results.  Lisa had gotten together with Janice from Uptight Clothing.  The main purpose of the shoot was to demonstrate how a high quality corset wedding dress can transform your figure.

Lisa confirmed, “The idea behind the shoot was to use models who would reflect the ethos that a well made gown and/or corset can suit any shape.  Both Janice and I were a little fed up with seeing bridal gowns displayed only on size 8 models.”

Now I’m well aware that many goth brides-to-be will be no stranger to the benefits of a well chosen piece of corsetry, indeed I dare say a fair percentage of you will not have left the house on a Saturday night for the past fumfty years without one, but for every reader in the know, there’ll be another for whom wearing a corset has never been the norm.  If you are a lady that falls into the latter category then Lisa’s images below could help you to realise just how gorgeous you could look on your wedding day with a made-to-measure corset wedding dress.

Lisa took a couple of her friends along to the shoot, Silva and Sharon, to be models for the day.  I think it’s fair to say that these two ladies are certainly representative of many of the ‘real’ women who are planning to get wed, and as delightful as it is to see images of gorgeously gothy sylphs around the place, it’s unlikely that those images are all that helpful when seriously trying to picture yourself in a similar style.  I am reliably informed that both Silva and Sharon were delighted with their new enhanced curves.

The results can be seen below.  The dresses look particularly vibrant against the industrial backdrop that is the surroundings of Uptight Clothing’s workshop.

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Lisa is currently re-branding her business to reflect her desire to work with the goth/alternative community.  “Whilst on maternity leave I had the chance to think more about my target market, and as I was looking at my bookings for this year, realised that although I love shooting weddings, the ones I enjoy most are those for couples with whom I have common interests.”  To help grow her portfolio for this new look Lisa is offering a special offer to couples of a goth/alternative ilk for wedding, engagement or lifestyle shoots; for details of the savings to be had contact Lisa.

Silva
Silva was delighted with the waist and other feminine curves that her corset gave her.

Sharon
Sharon was thrilled with all of her new curves that she didn’t believe she had.

So hopefully, if you’ve been umming and ahhing about whether a corset wedding dress is right for you, then Lisa’s refreshing images have given you the confidence to, at least, speak to a dress designer about your ideas.  They are all waiting for your call.

Gowns and jewellery: Uptight Designs http://www.uptight-clothing.co.uk
Black fascinator: Violet Peacock: http://www.violetpeacock.com/
Assisted by Bryony Parkes: http://www.bryonyclairephotography.co.uk/
Photographer: Lisa Fellows www.lisafellows.com – Alternative Wedding Photographer

I’d love you to leave your comments below.

Are you having trouble working out who to choose to do the photography for your wedding day, or how to get the best option on a limited budget?  Well the answer to your conundrum could lie with Mark at Gothic Wedding Photography.

He is holding a prize draw for a full day of photography for a lucky couple out there.  If you are getting married in 2011 check the link here for all the details regarding the do’s and don’ts and where to submit your entry.

http://www.gothicweddingphotography.co.uk/news25586.html

It’s worth registering your names in the prize draw anyway, as this could earn you a 10% discount should you not win the prize but decide to go ahead and hire Mark regardless.

Go on – have a bit of fun and send your names in – the odds of winning will be so much better than winning the lottery.

The usual request from me, but when you leave your comment for Mark in the box could you mention Gothic By Design – ta.

Any comments an be left below – I’d love to hear them.

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!”

Gothic Wedding Photography is a sister project set up by Mr Mark Tierney, alongside his established wedding photography business, Tierney Photography.

I asked Mark what had made him want to set up a whole new business aimed at the gothic community.  “To be honest I’d just like to spread my wings a bit, rather than shooting regular weddings week after week.” he replied, “I’d love to find couples who were more adventurous when it comes to making use of the venue and surroundings as a backdrop to their wedding albums.  For example, I was shooting a wedding a while back, which was taking place at a beautiful venue with gorgeous gardens and the bride wouldn’t even set foot on the lawn.  That tends to limit what you can do for people.

“I have a passion for photographing atmospheric landscapes and also love architectural photography.  I have a great interest in shooting people within these settings.”

Make your dress stand out

Let mark's keen eye help you make the most of the architectural features of your wedding venue

Indeed, you only have to take a look at the Gothic Wedding Photography website, which is still a work in progress, to find strong examples of the atmospheric architectural and landscape photography that Mark refers to.  Images to whet your appetite include Whitby Abbey and those bleak Yorkshire moors.

Those wild and windy moors make for some memorable and unique shots

For a closer look at Mark’s wedding credentials take a look at his first website, tierneyphotography.co.uk.  Look under the Portraits tab at the ‘Rock my Dress’ and ‘Trash my Dress’  galleries, and under the Landscapes tab, the British Seascape gallery being my personal favourite.  I’m certain that the images will help you start visualising how you want your wedding album to look.  Mark assures me that he is open to any suggestions.

So don’t waste time.  If you like what you see of Mark’s work get in touch with him, he’d love to hear from you.  You may also be fortunate enough to take advantage the special offer that’s available right now – a free DVD slideshow of your wedding and all the photos on a DVD worth up to £250.

What are you waiting for?