i wanted to create a little white chapel vegas vibe on long island february and march of 2023 i began brainstorming a crazy and absurd concept for an elopement. i wanted to create something that pushed my own limitations for what a “suitable” location would be. i wanted to be able to show my future clients that we can create beautiful magic anywhere and you can create an experience that is authentic to you and your story. i wanted to create an environment that felt spontaneous and unique and authentic and timeless. soup cans on the back of the motorcycle, vintage playing cards from twa, 1950s makeup compacts, vintage lighters and ashtrays. i learned how to dye fabric, dye shoes, create and sew a bustle on a vintage wedding dress. i researched what would be carried in women’s purses in the 1950s. i scoured ebay and etsy and thrift stores. by the end of this journey, i met: a lovely and stunning couple who drove their motorcycle down from pennsylvania to be our models the perfect stationery designers who since then i have had the pleasure to book a wedding in october with + have one of my images included in their article with @theknot a spectacular and incredibly kind florist who took all of my ideas and brought them to fruition and an incredibly talented cake artist who created the cake i had only previously dreamed of this vegas style elopement shoot has been a labor of love for a year now + i am so happy to say the final gallery is done and has been delivered to its forever home with the vendors who helped make this happen concept + planning @mfrank_photography florals @secretgardenfloraldesign stationery @loversforlifeevents cake @justbecause.bakes models @marina.toll props + tablescape @eafrank_visualarts
soup cans + hand painted signs concept + planning @mfrank_photography florals @secretgardenfloraldesign stationery @loversforlifeevents cake @justbecause.bakes models @marinamadain @tollerskates props + tablescape @eafrank_visualarts
🎀 beers + bows 🎀 concept + planning @mfrank_photography florals @secretgardenfloraldesign stationery @loversforlifeevents cake @justbecause.bakes models @marinamadain @tollerskates props + tablescape @eafrank_visualarts
💒 a lil ratchet, a lil classy, a whole lotta pink 🎀 so much more to come and so much more to say from this dream weekend that went straight from my imagination to in front of the camera, but for now, thank you to everyone who helped me flush out ideas, supported me, participated, came thrifting with me, etc. you know who you are. thank you 🫶 concept + planning @mfrank_photography florals @secretgardenfloraldesign stationery @loversforlifeevents cake @justbecause.bakes models @marinamadain @tollerskates props + tablescape @eafrank_visualarts
in honor of the vegas wedding styled shoot tickets going on sale, i wanted to share some photos from last summer’s styled shoot 🤩 also be sure to check my story where i’ll be sharing the beautiful work of the photographers that attended!! host, planning + concept: @mfrank_photography dresses: @rebeccaschoneveld_bridal florals: @n.t._designs stationery: @robedeedesign stationery calligraphy: @pscalligraphy venue: @hivemarketob models: @maryfelice @jordan.armstrong.98 jewelry: @secondaura hair + makeup: @katefordbeautyinc vintage car: @geb217
Florals make all the difference Design + floral concept @wildflowertouch Photographer @jespositophoto Vintage Chair @nailahsrentals #longislandeventrentals #longislandstyledshoot #longislandchairrentals #longislandflowers #longislandflorals #longislandfloraldecor
Elegance at its best !!! Concept + floral Design @wildflowertouch Photographer @jespositophoto Vintage Chair @nailahsrentals #longislandeventrentals #longislandstyledshoot #longislandflowers #longislandfloraldecor #suffolkcountyeventrentals #nassaucountyeventrentals
This Beauty knows how to Design a glamorous + Custom Style @wildflowertouch Photographer @jespositophoto Beautiful job Vintage Chair @nailahsrentals #longislandeventrentals #longislandflowers #longislandstyledshoot #longislandspringphotoshoots #longislandspring #longislandspringevents #longislandchairrentals #suffolkcountyeventrentals #nassaucountyeventrentals
How Romantic Concept + Stylist @wildflowertouch Photographer @jespositophoto Vintage Chair @nailahsrentals #springfloraldecor #longislandeventrentals #longislandfloraldecor #longislandfloraldesign #longislandfloralartdesigner #longislandstyledshoot
a moment for the flat lays 😍🥵 host, planning + concept: @mfrank_photography dresses: @rebeccaschoneveld_bridal florals: @n.t._designs stationery: @robedeedesign stationery calligraphy: @pscalligraphy venue: @hivemarketob models: @maryfelice @jordan.armstrong.98 jewelry: @secondaura hair + makeup: @katefordbeautyinc vintage car: @geb217
✨ the oyster bay runaway wedding styled shoot ✨ this was my first (and definitely not my last) time hosting other photographers at a styled shoot. it was a huge success thanks to all the amazing vendors and photographers who came out to attend. i assumed that all the photographers coming were local to Long Island but was proven wrong when the majority of attendees drove 3+ hours from upstate, New Jersey, New Hampshire, etc. this not only was such a huge compliment to me but also a testament to the amount of photographers who want to create art and magic. i was also told by one of the attendees that they wanted to come to learn from me and to watch me shoot. WHAT?! that is sooo wild to me and such an amazing boost in confidence. thank you thank you thank you to the photographers and amazing models who braved that 90°+ heat, the vendors who gifted their time and talent and were ready and willing to adjust and shift times as things changed, sam + edwin for joining me to be an extra hand and give me support, em (@eafrank_visualarts) for painting the flat lay backdrop, and everyone who has been there to support me as I’ve figured everything out. i absolutely CANNOT wait until the next styled shoot. stay tuned ✨🤍 Host, planning + concept: @mfrank_photography Dresses: @rebeccaschoneveld_bridal Florals: @n.t._designs Stationery: @robedeedesign Stationery calligraphy: @pscalligraphy Venue: @hivemarketob Models: @maryfelice @jordan.armstrong.98 Jewelry: @secondaura Hair + makeup: @katefordbeautyinc Vintage car: @geb217
If my actual wedding doesn’t have this vintage, editorial vibe then I don’t want it 🥂 Photos by: @plumflowerphoto Host/Planning/Concept: @mfrank_photography Dress: @rebeccaschoneveld_bridal Florals: @n.t._designs Stationery: @robedeedesign Stationery Calligraphy: @pscalligraphy Venue: @hivemarketob Jewelry: @secondaura Hair & Makeup: @katefordbeautyinc Vintage Car: @geb217
Do you prefer a blurred foreground or background? 💐⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photographer: @mountainpeakstudios Videographer: @bucketlist_films Florist: @lauraclaredesign Design: @weddings_with_verve Hair & Makeup: @verve_nj & @glambydianaparra
Dearest gentle reader, are you watching #bridgerton ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If so, allow us to introduce the Diamond of the Season: Ms. Alexa Gorczycki. 💎✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yesterday, she celebrated her birthday in #california . This is the 26th chapter of a happy story. 🎂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photographer: @mountainpeakstudios Dress: @giovanna_boggio Menswear: @otaa.brothers Flowers: @mattituckflorist Personalised gifts: @papersopretty Videographer: @carriedawayfilms
Must-have wedding ceremony angles for photographers. 📸 1️⃣Shoot from the front. 2️⃣Move behind the ceremony. 3️⃣Stand above the ceremony. 4️⃣Shoot from the side. 5️⃣Capture a lower angle. 6️⃣Stand at the aisle end. 7️⃣ Document the couple’s perspective. Photographer: @mountainpeakstudios Videographer: @bucketlist_films Florist: @lauraclaredesign Design: @weddings_with_verve Hair & Makeup: @verve_nj & @glambydianaparra