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Orchestrated: Ink and Pearl | A Coco Chanel Inspired Wedding

You know what's always nerve-wracking... doing something that isn't done often in your field. It's almost unheard of to do black and white photography for a stylized shoot. After all, people want color and inspiration! To do something that's a bit unconventional is probably the eternal conundrum of an artist.... do what's popular? Or do what's in your heart?

But when our participants of Ink and Pearl started all posting their beautiful black and white imagery because we encouraged it, I got confidence. I know... it sounds backwards... encourage it and then be nervous yourself... but it was a vision! And then when I was processing my images, I thought, "YAY! It's not such a wacky idea." It really is the mark of trendsetting. Maybe we can get to see more B&W on the popular wedding blogs? (After all, we've seen black wedding gowns pop up a lot more frequently lately! Dare we say we had some influence?! Okay, maybe not. But still. It kind of made us smile that we did have a black gown!) ;)

I did something completely different in my processing... since we were channeling Coco Chanel and the early days of photography, I wanted to give a bit of a richer antique feel. As many photogs know, there are a hundred and one ways to process a black and white photo. It's just not taking away the color and SHAZAM! You've got an image. There are contrasts, highlights, shadows, brightnesses, etc... I sometimes spend more time on a B&W than a color image!

But to reminisce, we had such a blast on November 12th. To see people take one little detail and transform it in so many different ways... it's incredible. And to have people come from western Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware just to be a part of Orchestrated... it's humbling and fulfilling. They make us strive better, work harder, and stretch our creative brains more. For that, we're eternally grateful for their passions and friendships.

Many thanks to our models for their wonderful participation and excitement. They were so much fun and easy-going!

And to our vendors, we couldn't have completed our vision without you and your many talents. Thank you so very much.

Now onto to the show! Be sure to view until the end to see the phenomenal video that our friends at The Girl Tyler created for us...

Orchestrated: Stylized Shoots | "Ink and Pearl" | 11.12.2011 from The Girl Tyler on Vimeo.

Orchestrated: Ink and Pearl... the VIDEO!

So this past week and weekend were a crazy whirlwind. From many different sessions to the next installment of Orchestrated Stylized Shoots. Now I'm nowhere near close to finishing my Ink and Pearl images... I actually haven't really touched them as I'm catching up on client sessions right now.

But my good friends Tyler and Martin (of The Girl Tyler) have won over my visual heart yet again with an amazing video of Ink and Pearl.... it was a true representation of how I truly hope our events look like to people unfamiliar with Orchestrated. And Tyler and Martin just wow me every time... and I know I say it a lot, but they inspire me.

Thank you, Tyler and Martin, for being you. And for always forgiving my slight amnesia of what your video equipment is called. For the record, "jibby arm" totally sounds better than "jib arm"... just sayin'. ;)

Orchestrated: Stylized Shoots | "Ink and Pearl" | 11.12.2011 from The Girl Tyler on Vimeo.

In celebration of CoCo, Orchestrated: Stylized Shoots held an "Ink and Pearl" style shoot in Virginia Beach. With a love of the creative and a passion for art, Orchestrated provides creative opportunities for photographers and designers alike to partake in a fun, stress-less photo environment. We'd love to see you out at the next event!

http://orchestratedshoots.com

https://facebook.com/orchestratedshoots

Photography by The Girl Tyler | thegirltyler.com

Give us the big thumbs up! facebook.com/thegirltylerdesignandphotography

Special Thanks:

Concept Design | Meghan Beckwith | http://orchestratedshoots.com

Photography & Co-Design | Chelsea LaVere | http://bitofivoryphotography.com

Event Stylist & Floral Design | Vivid Expressions | http://vividexpressions.com

Stationery & Motion Photography | The Girl Tyler | http://thegirltyler.com

Tuxedo Rental | MWTux | http://mwtux.com

Cake Design | Cake Delights | http://mycakedelights.com

Hair Stylist | Lindsea Forbus | http://facebook.com/hairbylindsea

Makeup | Elizabeth Ansel Alfier | http://hairandmakeupbyliz.com

Jewelry | Premier Designs | http://facebook.com/PremierDesignsJewelryWithRebekahSnider

Bridal Accessories | Sparrow Blu | http://sparrowblu.etsy.com

Flower Accessories | Dear Betsy Handmade | http://DearBetsy.etsy.com

Dessert (Macaroons) | Terebinth | http://theterebinth.com

Dessert (Various) | Executive Chef Harry Osbeck | http://casbys.com

Dessert (Cake Truffles) | Have a Ball Confections | haveaballconfections@gmail.com

- Chelsea :)

Orchestrated: Ink and Pearl Registration... now open!

When Meghan and I were in the UK, on the train from Cardiff to London, we hammered out Ink and Pearl. It was actually kind of funny. We somehow got seated near the train's toilet. And as we talked about beautiful details and ultra-elegance, that stinky toilet door mechanically opened and closed. Not a pretty picture, right?!

Orchestrated's Ink and Pearl channels Coco Chanel and the fine arts world. Think nothing but black, white, and hints of silver. This is going to be ultra-chic, ultra-elegant, and ultra-black tie.

And the storyline this time? It's an intimate affair. The bride and groom have had a private elopement ceremony and have returned to host a lovely reception of desserts, treats, and eye candy galore... with a fine arts spin.

Orchestrated Stylized Shoot in Virginia Beach November 12 2011

Orchestrated Stylized Shoot in Virginia Beach November 12 2011

WEBSITE- http://www.orchestratedshoots.com
FACEBOOK- http://www.facebook.com/orchestratedshoots

Now... we know you want to get to the registration page... so let's get with it!

TO REGISTER... follow the LINK and enjoy!

- Chelsea :)