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BECOMING - A BRIDAL JOURNEY highlighting beauty, anticipation and joy

J&N studio concept | war memorial | grosse pointe farms, MI

BECOMING |       CONCEPT

Story Behind     
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I developed this concept as a way for a bride-to-be to connect with the experience of being/becoming a bride. A focus on the inherent beauty she possess and how that translates when it’s just her, in her gown feeling her most beautiful self.

I thought how wonderful it could be for a bride to feel this moment without the constraints of a wedding timeline or the stress of having people she knows becoming spectators to an intimate moment. Time to actually enjoy the process is often unattainable. 

As a new offering to J&N Studios brides, I want this to be more than just a fashion-inspired shoot, but a moment of connection with themselves and their exciting role as bride in a quiet and relaxed space. An editorial that highlights those details and alleviate the need to pack it all in on a wedding day.

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The becoming session

from concept to moment

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QUIET, ROMANTIC, INTIMATE, REFLECTIVE, AND JOYFUL - THE INHERENT BEAUTY A BRIDE POSSESSES.

I'm so happy to finally see this concept to life. I hope it encourages and inspires future brides to create something unique for themselves as a way to connect with this beautiful moment in their lives. 

Truth be told, it wouldn't have been as good without the help of an amazing team of creative women business owners. Thank you to our real life bride & muse Olivia, Rebecca & Emma of Meriwether Social, Meg bringing incredible gowns from Beloved Bridal, MUA Kelly Buchanan with the perfect looks, Hair by Kaelee with such beautiful & versatile styles, Niloo Rosi Design with floral perfection, and Vanessa bringing cinematic beauty with video from Sight & Sound Videography. Thank you!

- Nathan, J&N Studios

BECOMING, BY J&N STUDIOS

venue: War memorialPLANNING: Meriwether Social | VIDEO: Sight & Sound | Wardrobe: Beloved Bridal | FLOral design: Niloo Rosi Design | Hair: Hair by Kaelee | MUA: Kelly Buchanan

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