Ok.  So enough hype already, it’s time to make the big announcement.

I am putting out a call to brides who want to do something truly fun and unusual.  Let me explain. 

About two years ago, I had an incredible idea to photograph brides in a very different style.  Instead of the same old traditional portrait, I want to photograph them in environmental portraits.

I want to show brides in real live situations.  The shoots will be directed at getting one or two specific images, and those images will be scenes that are intended to tell a story.

You don’t have to be one of my clients to do this.  I am looking for fun volunteers who are willing to try something crazy.

The shoots will not cost you anything.  All you have to do is be willing to wear your dress for a funky conceptual shoot.  I am not out to trash dresses, but they could get some minor dirt on them depending on the shot.  I will be glad to give a nice print to anyone who participates.

If you’d like more details or to volunteer for something truly fun and crazy, just send me an email at jake@thestudioj.com and put “Real Live Brides” in the subject line.  Please note that this project will be going on for quite some time, but I will only be working a few concepts at a time.  I have a handful of ideas that are top on my list and are ones I want to do first, so if you choose one of those you’ll probably go first.