kiss the groom

beautiful botanic backdrop

elizabeth — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:30:01 +0000

the details & planning of a photography workshop takes many moons & minds to plan & come up with the creative concepts that are transformed into a series of (hopefully) breathtaking photo shoots, that are at once an artistic expression of the artists (myself included) who collaborate to create such beauty & also wonderful education oportunities – it was over a year ago that i began working with an incredible group of GEORGIA PEACHES to help me develop that concepts for A LOVELY WORKSHOP in SEA ISLAND, GEORGIA – fashion stylist GINNY BRANCH & floral stylist AMY OSABA & prop stylist BLUE EYED YONDER – working with these creative girls was wonderful -

GINNY & I spent hours on the phone (girl talk really) about flowers & colors & overall ideas for the photos shoots – one of the first ones we agreed on was something GREEN inspired mixed with the concept of my KISSING TREE – love letters, botanics, leaves, tress, all grounded in a feeling of life & love – BOTANICS – seriously GINNY has the most incredible BOTANICAL PINTEREST BOARD -

i am obsessed with backdrops – when BLUE EYED YONDER said she could make a BOTANICAL BACKDROP that we could place among the moss laden tress i almost fainted – & then with AMY’s real life florals to ice the already bountiful botanic cake – i was indeed smitten – even after our endless talks & mutual excitement there is no way to describe what it feel like to see a vision come to life – it was truly beautiful – a green field full of old growth trees, dripping in spanish moss & there in the middle of it our BEAUTIFUL BOTANIC BACKDROP – a piece of art born out of girl talk -

this beautiful BOTANIC backdrop will be featured in the next issue of FLUTTER MAGAZINE – so keep an eye out – this is such a sweet & beautiful way to have a backdrop literally anywhere – it would be the perfect photo booth at a wedding or ummmm photo shoot – many thanks to the amazing GINNY BRANCH & AMY OSABA & BLUE EYED YONDER for making my dreams come true – xoxo

jasmine….

elizabeth — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:35:29 +0000

xoxo

love & style

elizabeth — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:48:11 +0000

xoxo

ICE MILK APRONS

elizabeth — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:13:35 +0000

i just LOVE these APRONS so much – xoxo

SUNSTONE artist reception

elizabeth — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:45:45 +0000

if you are in the SANTA YNEZ area this weekend you simple must make time to go to LA CAV at SUNSTONE VILLA to honor the work of artist ALDO LUONGO who’s work graces the bottles of ARTISTE wine bottles – space is limited, so get your tickets HERE today or call 805-686-2626 -xo

happy mother’s day!

elizabeth — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:35:27 +0000

may your day be full of sweetness & snuggles – xoxo
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LISA LING pictures here with her beautiful baby girl
more of photos of this lovely family featured in US WEEKLY

UTTERLY ENGAGED COVER

elizabeth — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:00:40 +0000

it is always such an indescribable pleasue to photograph
CLAIRE PETTIBONE’s stunning gowns & this spring in SEA ISLAND
was truly magical – i am honored to to be gracing the cover of the newest
issue of UTTERLY ENGAGED – their is also a beautiful 30 page spread inside -

xoxoxoxo – elizabeth

styling by GINNY BRANCH

florals by AMY OSABA

props by BLUE EYED YONDER

hair & makeup by
ERIN SKIPLEY & CLAUDIA MEJERLE

deep water

elizabeth — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:38:03 +0000

“thirst drove me down to the water
where i drank the moon’s reflection”
RUMI

RUCHE DRESS giveaway!

elizabeth — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:28:58 +0000

i love this beautiful RUCHE DRESS & i
am beyond thrilled to be giving one away

i recently photographed a BEAUTIFUL LOOKBOOK for
RUCHE’s lovely & very affordable VINTAGE inspired wedding gowns

this dress really caught my eye because i thought it’d be perfect DRESS
to wear as a guest to a wedding or to a brunch with family or date night
with you favorite person – it is feminine & oh so flattering -so simply

HOW TO ENTER CONTEST:

1) pick your favorite image from the RUCHE
LOOKBOOK i photographed “Forever & A Day”
and share it on INSTAGRAM

2) your caption must include @shopruche & @elizabethmessina

3) add hashtags #RucheBridal & #ElizabethMessina

we will pick the lucky winner of this pretty RUCHE DRESS soon – xoxo

love is beautiful….

elizabeth — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:33:53 +0000

xoxoxo