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    Destination Wedding in Florida

    Wedding Hair

     

    These are behind the scenes photographs taken with my iPhone 5S at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Working with a photographer and video crew we staged a wedding at the hotel to create new portfolio images.

    sawgrass marriott, Florida @pennysadler.com

    The Sawgrass Marriott, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, is a lovely choice for a destination wedding. The trees dripping with Spanish moss created a romantic backdrop and filter for the early morning light.

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    In spite of the humidity I was able to create a romantic hairstyle that held up through a two hour photo shoot.

    destination wedding in florida @Pennysadler.com

    Need a hair and makeup artist for your destination wedding and photographs? I’m available to travel. Email me for details.

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  • Sometimes You Just Have No Control

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    For these bridals  I did hair and makeup at my location in Dallas then, the bride flew to San Antonio where these photos were taken. I gave her a few tips on how to keep her makeup fresh and how to touch up for photos since I wasn’t going along for the ride. She kindly sent me these after the session with a note, “I think they turned out great.” 103-1I thought so too considering everything that had transpired between the time she left my place and arrived at the location in San Antonio.
    Since photographs are forever I worry about all the details. I want perfection. The note and the photos told me the day had been in a success. Sometimes you have to let go.

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  • Classic is Forever

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    A simple but elegant chignon for the Marina film shoot;  perfect for a black tie event, wedding or, in this case a night of dinner, dancing, and gambling on a luxury vacation cruise. I really enjoyed the chance to create pretty and classic looks for the Marina film shoot. A bit of glamour mixed into daily life is just so civilized – even if it is staged. To see other hairstyles go here.
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  • Strolling Lungomare after my Camera Ready workshop

    A beautiful Saturday along the beachfront promenade. I had just finished teaching my Camera-Ready workshop and was enjoying some time with my Nikon, when I came across this fun trio. Maybe a new bridal trend?

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    Tan for your wedding day? Think Again!


    To Tan or Not Tan…

    If you are naturally a bronzed goddess then perhaps this is not an issue for you. Yet you may want to continue reading just in case you’re considering that extra bronze glow for your wedding day.

    Do you get your tan the natural way? or in a tanning booth? Have you opted for more health conscious options like spray on tans and bronzing makeup?

    Temporary tanning requires planning. You’ll want it to be fresh for your wedding day. If you are using a tanning booth, PLEASE DO NOT OVERDUE IT. Photographers are using digital cameras now and too much red in your skin will stand out.!

    Many brides who are naturally pale feel they should tan because the dress is pale or white. Should this be the case? Maybe, I would suggest you ask a professional, (makeup artist or photographer) opinion before you do it. The color of the dress, even white, can have warm or cool tones, which compliment your skin tone and will not make you look washed out. A tan gone wrong cannot be hidden the day of your wedding.

    If you plan to take a beach trip or lay outside to tan, be conscious of tan lines. A good makeup artist can minimize them but the makeup may come off on the dress. Yes, the photos can be retouched in Photoshop but you can’t Photoshop the moment you walk down the aisle in your gorgeous dress, beautiful hair and flawless makeup and tan lines, which spoil the whole effect.)

    Finally the color of the face, neck and ALL visible skin should match. If you meet with a makeup artist for a consultation prior to the wedding and you plan to be a different color on the wedding day you need to let them know.

    As with all things related to “ the big day” a bit of advance planning will go a long way to a happy ending.
    This originally appeared on strictlyweddings.com/blog

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  • Susan Martin Wedding 4/4/2009



    These photos are from my first referral listing in Paper City’s Little Blue Book for Brides, 2009. I love these production photos taken by F8 Studio at the Melrose Hotel, April 4, 2009.

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  • Marta’s Bridal

    Believe it or not I’ve worked with many brides the day of their wedding and I’ve never laid eyes on them before. Never done their makeup or hair, ie. no consultation or trial run. Marta was one of these brides. She looked at my website, we exchanged a couple of emails and booked the date.

    She came to me with a clean face and some magazine tears with ideas how she would like to wear her hair and makeup. An hour and half later, I give her the mirror for final approval and she says, ” Perfect!” She emailed me this image by josephmarkphotography.com

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  • Brianna Nickels bridal portrait


    Brianna was great to work with. She told me she wanted to be airbrushed and that she loved makeup – so “don’t hold back!” The color composition of this photo by Jenny Martell is just beautiful. A successful collaboration.

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  • Creating a Beautiful Bridal

    This portrait was done as a test for my portfolio. Photo by Laura Bierner Photography; dress, shoes and hair ornaments provided by Blush Bridal Couture and photographed at Scott Hagar’s studio; styled by Patricia Zello; Model is Susy Rivas; Makeup and Hair by Penny Sadler.

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