A Creative & Colourful Vintage Explosion

June 22, 2011 in Styled Photo Shoots | 40 comments

I teased you with this shoot on the blog last Friday, and since then I’ve been getting daily tweets and facebook messages asking when I’m blogging the full thing…so needless to say I think you’re going to like this baby just as much as I do!

This styled shoot was set up by photographer Andrea Ellison who wanted to get together with some of her favourite wedding industry companions and create something great. She told me all about it last week, “I had been speaking with Mandy from Saddleworth Shindigs for a while about arranging a shoot “just for the pure hell of it ”  The time was never right and we couldn’t find anyone suitable….and then Amelia Rose Wheeler walked past me in a pub dressed to the nines like she had just walked off a 1940′s film set…I set off in hot persuit  leaving  my hubby chewing his own leg off with embarrassment as I picked up our model…she is a burlesque dancer called  be_bop_ a_lulu who also owns a vintage clothes store and she is just aceness itself.”

“I am like you. I totally agree that just because you have someone nearby who has the same business as you do that doesn’t mean you have to hate each others guts,” Andrea continued. “I have two other photographers, Claire Penn Photography & Jo Rutherford Photography, both hugely talented and both on my doorstep, and the best work we do is when the three of us get together and share ideas and shoots. We support each other, we pass bookings to each other and we never see each other as competition. There is a photographer for every bride and if your true to your style they will find you if they like what you do”

LOVE! Thanks to Andrea and the whole team (listed under the gallery) for sharing their beautiful shoot with us today.

Photography Credit: Andrea Ellison Photography, Claire Penn Photography & Jo Rutherford Photography
Props & Hire: Mandy Beck of Saddleworth Shindigs
Flowers/Bouquets: Lynn of Hair Bows Wonderworld on Etsy
Cakes: Helen Finney of Cats Whiskers Cake Design
Dresses: Amy Russell of Honeypie Boutique
Venue: Willington Hall
Hair & Make Up: Hannah Jones
Models: Hannah Jones & Amelia Rose Wheeler

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  1. Lucy Stendall’s avatar

    Lucy Stendall on June 22, 2011 at 09:25

    Eeeeeeeee!!!! So so so happy I’m putting down my cuppa to do a little dance. What a gorgeous shoot, you three!

    Also, Ellison, I LOVE how you found your model. You’re embarrassing but in a very good way xxx

  2. Zen’s avatar

    Zen on June 22, 2011 at 09:36

    Wow, what a fantastic shoot. Love the colours, jaw dropping!! These three gals are all amazing photographers and beautiful people in their own right. Stunning models always help too!!

  3. Andrea Ellison Photography’s avatar

    Andrea Ellison Photography on June 22, 2011 at 09:42

    aahhhh bless you Kat ……your my very own Jim’ll fix it <3 …..you are the "Queen of Blogs" x

  4. Karolina’s avatar

    Karolina on June 22, 2011 at 09:43

    Stunning :) )))) I love it!

  5. Lucy W’s avatar

    Lucy W on June 22, 2011 at 09:50

    Oh my goodness, that is incredible, I LOVE IT xx

  6. Amanda Hayler’s avatar

    Amanda Hayler on June 22, 2011 at 10:26

    Absolutely gorgeous….I just adore the colours!

  7. Victoria’s avatar

    Victoria on June 22, 2011 at 10:27

    Fabulous shoot! I love these girls; Andrea, Claire and Jo are gorgeous people, full of fun and energy and they deserve every success! xx

  8. boo’s avatar

    boo on June 22, 2011 at 10:34

    Wow – these are amazing!! I am sooooo proud to call the three of you my mentors and my friends!! Absolutely beautiful. Jo, Andrea and Claire, you deserve all the success in the world!!! xxxxxx

  9. carol’s avatar

    carol on June 22, 2011 at 10:47

    This shoot has made up my mind about my dress choice thank you Kat

  10. Sarah Thomas’s avatar

    Sarah Thomas on June 22, 2011 at 11:00

    This shoot has so much attitude that it is almost crazy! I am proud to say that I know Andrea, Claire and Jo and their infectious personalities are really reflected in these amazing images. I am so proud that I could pop with excitement for them. Thanks Kat for sharing …

  11. Pam Hordon’s avatar

    Pam Hordon on June 22, 2011 at 10:23

    one word ….. FAN-TAB-ULOUS!!!!!!!!!

    3 amazing photographers … loads of amazing pics!!! well done ladies :)

  12. Natalie Lloyd’s avatar

    Natalie Lloyd on June 22, 2011 at 11:58

    Fabulous – I used Claire Penn Photography for my very small wedding, and she was brilliant kept us all relaxed and captured our memories perfectly.

    These are so wonderful and prove that white isn’t necessary for a wedding (I got married in black velvet).

  13. Mandy’s avatar

    Mandy on June 22, 2011 at 12:46

    WOW!!! Totally loving this shoot, made up my mind that I definitely need to go vintage! Is it just me just having a blonde moment or are the links not working? x

  14. Hilary Binns’s avatar

    Hilary Binns on June 22, 2011 at 14:30

    Love the shoot and love the vision I now have of you leaving your husband mid-sentence to chase your model out of bar to “pick her up” lol!

    I couldn’t agree more, Andrea on the idea that it is a great idea to have a good relationship with local photographers who share your vision, but it is sooooooo hard to get others to see you as anything but a threat :( Any top tips on that front?

  15. Nicola Baliol-Key’s avatar

    Nicola Baliol-Key on June 22, 2011 at 14:48

    Amazing.xxxx

  16. Kriss’s avatar

    Kriss on June 22, 2011 at 16:12

    Love that blue dress with white anchors!
    Love the hole shoot!

  17. Siegrid’s avatar

    Siegrid on June 22, 2011 at 18:39

    Oh eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep! I am sooo proud of them!!! You girls totally rock and I also love how you picked up your model! better than any guy would manage lol

  18. Miss Rawhide’s avatar

    Miss Rawhide on June 22, 2011 at 19:48

    love the shoot, and the bouquets are out of this world…I want them all in my shop! x

  19. Vicki’s avatar

    Vicki on June 22, 2011 at 19:49

    OH. MY. GOODNESS!! What amazing pictures! I think the top one could be my favourite picture ever! Sooo many ideas and so much inspiration thank you!

  20. Andrea Ellison Photography’s avatar

    Andrea Ellison Photography on June 22, 2011 at 20:12

    Hi Hilary…….yes! ..I hope ….don’t waste time on the haters……for every one of the nay sayers their will be someone just like you just glad of a friendly word and happy to meet…shoot…and share….trust me !

    I met both….don’t even bother sharing air with the “grumps”…… no point ….old dog and spots and all that ! ….the fact that you took time to comment on others work shows who you are….find more of those xx I am sooo very glad I did x hope that helps x

  21. Helen Finney’s avatar

    Helen Finney on June 22, 2011 at 20:30

    I’m so so proud to have been a part of this shoot. It was an amazing day. x

  22. Carol Clayton’s avatar

    Carol Clayton on June 22, 2011 at 20:51

    Absolutely beautiful………..stunning bouquets……gorgeous!!! Well done. xxx

  23. Alexandra’s avatar

    Alexandra on June 22, 2011 at 20:52

    What lovely pictures, so different to what the usual wedding photographer does, you must really love what you do to just spend a day doing it for fun. I’m not sure which photos belong to which photographer but I love them all I’ll definitely be keeping up with what you do next Andrea, Claire and Jo xxx

  24. Sara’s avatar

    Sara on June 22, 2011 at 22:23

    Gorgeous, such a stylish shoot.

  25. Madison’s avatar

    Madison on June 22, 2011 at 22:23

    Love the dresses so much!

  26. Sara’s avatar

    Sara on June 22, 2011 at 22:28

    Amazing pictures! Abso-bloody-lutely fabulous! Well done girls xxx

  27. Claire Penn Photography’s avatar

    Claire Penn Photography on June 23, 2011 at 00:15

    Well, I’ve had a busy day and just caught up with all these comments! :)

    Hilary – what Andrea failed to mention is the addition of cake and wine which often helps when meeting other togs… that’s how you sort the wheat from the chaff and is certainly what works for us three. Not whilst shooting of course. Although…

    Thanks for the great feedback everyone. xx

  28. deer donna’s avatar

    deer donna on June 23, 2011 at 03:15

    who made that hair piece on the white / red bride?

  29. Mandy Beck’s avatar

    Mandy Beck on June 23, 2011 at 07:37

    Thank you so much Kat for featuring our shoot, as you can probably tell everyone had a fab time and it was just like playing haha

    deer donna all hair pieces were made by our very own Lynne aka Hairbows Wonderland isn’t it stunning

    xx

  30. Hairbowswonderworld’s avatar

    Hairbowswonderworld on June 23, 2011 at 10:34

    Thank you so much Kat for having us! I totally admire your blog and being featured here is a great honour! Thank you everyone for your kind comments!!!

  31. david cooke’s avatar

    david cooke on June 23, 2011 at 13:04

    An absolutely gorgeous shoot, love the colourful theme wonderful photography.

  32. Jeni’s avatar

    Jeni on June 23, 2011 at 14:45

    Looooooooove this shoot!! Gorgeous!!!!! Big fan of Hairbowswonderworld work!!!! I could recognize her work a mile away! Thanks for sharing!

  33. Stacey’s avatar

    Stacey on June 24, 2011 at 01:05

    Love this shoot! So glad you linked the dresses, gonna have to buy my wedding dress there! LOL Where did those beautiful red shoes come from?? : )

  34. Amelia Rose Wheeler’s avatar

    Amelia Rose Wheeler on June 25, 2011 at 13:22

    Hey stacey, the shoes are my own from faith, but ive seen a very similar pair by vivienne westwood which are to die for! :)

  35. Stacey’s avatar

    Stacey on June 26, 2011 at 11:33

    Thanks Amelia! I absolutely love them, I just bought a similar pair in black but the red is amazing lol! I cant wait to buy everything for the wedding now, this shoot has given me such ideas : )

  36. Bia @ Brilliance’s avatar

    Bia @ Brilliance on June 27, 2011 at 21:09

    These photos are composed beautifully! A splash of colour in every shot! And that has to be my most favoritest wedding dress ever.

  38. Claire’s avatar

    Claire on July 20, 2011 at 18:27

    Oh wow – the fun side of a vintage styled shoot! I love it. The dresses, the colours, the fun and sunshine… brilliant :-)

  40. The Grape Vine Events’s avatar

    The Grape Vine Events on January 16, 2012 at 21:49

    I love nothing more than bright, vibrant colours! It reminds me of summer :D

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