Last weekend we had a pretty busy couple of days and it was packed full to say the least. Interviews, filming, a wedding and more interviews, whew! Well now we are prepared to share with you the latest thing we are a part of AND offer you a special promo code, so make sure to read on!
We were selected to be a part of PhotoVision‘s instructional DVD collection. As many of you may know, PhotoVision gives photographers an intimate look at industry leading pros’ studios. Subscribers get an inside look into the different studios ranging from how they shoot, edit, market, sales, and PhotoVision even takes you on location with real shoots and even real weddings. PhotoVision offers yearly subscriptions where you get 6 DVDs that include 12 hours featuring 20 different leading photographers. These DVDs are mailed out bi-monthly in 2-hour segments – SO much goodness and we are excited that we now will be a part of.
It’s funny because when we first started out we purchased a PhotoVision DVD series and they really helped us become the photographers we are today. It is through those DVDs that we came to know and admire great photographers like Jeffrey & Julia Woods, Parker J. Pfister, & Michele Celentano. It’s funny how things come full circle :)
(Don’t forget to read below at the bottom of the post – a special promo code is available for you, our readers!)
We had a great time as Ed Piece (the creator of PhotoVision) and his hardworking sidekick Taylor flew in to Nashville to hang with and shoot us last weekend. Before the first segment that we are featured in is released next month, we thought we would share some behind the scenes goodness!
Setting up in our living room/meeting space…
Taylor taking a break to smile for the camera…
Ed putting mics on us for the interview portion…
The guys working hard and sweating right along with us as they captured us throughout the wedding day…
After the wedding, the next day Zach took the cameras through our post process.
And after all of our hard work it was time to celebrate at J. Alexanders… yum :)
Ok, so you’re like, “That’s cool and all but how do I get in on this goodness?” Well, my friends, we have an answer!!!!! Keep on reading…
*Get this – for 6 DVDs and 12 hours of training the regular cost is $149 per year… BUT because you are a friend and blog follower of us, if you enter in promo code “GRAY” then you get the full year of DVDs for $39! REGISTER HERE or read on for more step-by-step instructions.
What’s even more exciting is starting in the next issue coming out, you will get a look into two areas of our studio 1) how we market our business via social media and 2) follow along and begin the journey with us as you watch us shoot a real wedding (along with other segments from other awesome photographers :).
- At the bottom, click on “Register for PhotoVision 2010″
- Fill out all of the requested info
- Enter your promo code “GRAY” when prompted
- You will be mailed (yes, actually hard copies!) the back issues that released earlier this year and bi-monthly you will receive the rest of this year’s DVDs!
- Make some popcorn, sit back and prepare to get your learn on!
Cheri RootJust got my PhotoVision DVD's in the mail. Can't wait to get the issue you are featured in! Thanks for sharing.
nancy m.Just purchased the DVD's, can't wait to see you guys! So excited!
AugieGray photo guys are great, they made Meredith look so pretty.
andy woodCongratulations guys we are super excited for you
Jaime + ChaseThis is incredible!! Thanks for the continued support to all of us out there! Love you guys!
Diana PetersI have subscribed to photovision for a couple years now, and was so excited to hear about you two! (I got the news a couple weeks ago) Congratulations!
MikeY'all are AWESOME!! Thanks SO much for the promo code...can't wait to get the DVDs in the mail!!
Jennifer HenryYour house looks FANTASTIC! Still waiting on the big reveal, you know! Miss you Jody! :(
Sara FergusonWell your house sure does look super neat and clean from the looks of these photos even with camera crew everywhere!! haha I miss you guys!! I'm going to be coming to Nashville soon, we need to go to lunch!! love yall!
Lindsay WeidenhammerThanks for the promo code! Can't wait to get my DVDs in the mail... yours especially!
LauraWow, congratulations you two. You both deserve it, your work is AMAZING. I can't wait to get my next DVD!!!!! I'm "patiently" waiting for you to announce the fall workshops too! :)
ZachJennifer-
YES! That is where we were when we first saw the Photo Vision wedding DVD's and it totally inspired us and helped get our budding business on track! You can't go wrong for the deal price either. :) Go for it!
JenniferI'm still a budding photographer, meaning I don't do this professionally yet but am taking pictures on the side and building a portfolio. Will PhotoVision be helpful to even not-yet-but-hoping-to-become pros?
Stephen KnuthThis is so awesome & epic!! God is blessing you guys so much! :)
corradoDone! purchased it already... cant wait til it comes in the mail!
Leah BowmanI LOVE Photovision!!! Every disc is a great learning experience!!! I'm sooooo excited that you guys are going to be in an upcoming video!!! Ssssoooooo excited!!!! :D Love you two! :D
Jen JohnsonWow, how cool!!! I'd love to virtually hang out with you guys. ; )
PS - J.Alexanders is YUMMO! Best creme brulee EVAH!
tiffany zajasWhat a great idea! I just subscribed. Thanks for sharing the promo code with all of us. :) Can't wait to watch you guys on my tv! haha!
Jody Gray@Dawn - it's $39 for the WHOLE YEAR! Pretty amazing, eh?
Jamilahum, that's a no brainer! I'm totally subscribing! What a fantastic deal! & Congrats on being filmed for it! I look forward to the learning ahead...
Dawn Beirnesso is this 39.00 for each DVD? I'm not a member, but man these look awesome! How many will be in the set (looks like 6)? So in other words, you get a total of 6, one a month for 6 months, at 39.00 a month? Can you tell I'm just verifying what I think? Ha
julieI'm already a photovision subscriber. Can't wait to see you two on DVD!!
Jody Gray@Gina - the first issue with us comes out next month, though whenever you order the yearly subscription, you always get mailed the DVDs that came out earlier that year. So if you subscribe in September, you'll still get the August issue mailed out.
Gina WWow--that IS a great deal. Hard one to pass up. When is the deadline for this?
Today marks the launch of something that has been in the works for awhile now, and we are so pumped that we have been able to be a part of this with our images!
Entrepreneurs, personal trainers, former college athletes, health buffs, and friends, Nathan & Jenni Oates have officially launched B.U.R.S.TClub. B.U.R.S.TClub is a member center that offers 100s of burst training style workouts for those that want to have a healthy life. But it’s not just your average fitness website.
B.U.R.S.TClub provides a place for community and accountability for people desiring to get a great workout and be healthier through blogs, forums, and personal nutrition and fitness tips from Nathan & Jenni.
And we are soooo stoked that we were able to shoot all of the imagery for their promo!
The BURST workout is a unique 3 minute (yes, you read that right) workout that is a combo of both cardio and resistance training, and let us tell you from personal experience – it kicked our booties!!!! Read our blog post on our experience of doing burst training. Whew!
*For those of you in the Charlotte, NC area, make sure to check out Nathan & Jenni on CharlotteToday on News Channel 36 THIS morning at 11am.
Enjoy the shots!
Ummm…. These guys are RIPPED!
Jenni has had 4 kids! WOW!
Nathan, I hate you and your ripped abs! Actually, I am seriously jealous!
A little workout in action!
We just had to put in this super fun image of these two cuties!!
Congrats on the big launch you two! We know you are going to be a huge success because of how much you have helped, and want to help everyone around you! Love you guys!
Otto RasconThese are amazing images, and the models aren't too shabby themselves! I love seeing non-wedding imagery on wedding blogs. Rock on guys!
Lee AnnThese are awesome!! I wish I could look that good after having my two kids. Maybe one day.
Love your work, it is awesome, thanks for following me on twitter!
Don’t you hate it how sometimes you spend FOREVER in Lightroom or Photoshop trying to get the stinkin’ correct white balance for your images? Waste time no more! These next minutes will forever change your editing time, and therefore will change your life.
Guaranteed.
Read on :)
When we first started shooting professionally back in ’07, we (well, really Zach :) stumbled across this awesome little guy called the ExpoDisc, and it truly has changed our editing and edit time. You know how we’re big advocates of shooting everything in camera so your edit time is next to nil and how we show clients images as we are shooting because they look so great right on the back of our cameras? Well, the ExpoDisc, my friend, is a HUGE part of this.
The ExpoDisc is essentially a gray card. Just smaller and more accurate. For those who like to read the detailed information of its workings, you can visit the ExpoDisc web page on Expo Imaging’s site.
The Awesomeness of the Expo Disc:
- It’s small and comes with a strap where you can wear it around your neck or in a little carrying case that attaches to your belt. SWEET.
- Allows you to get a custom white balance, set it in your camera and all the following images will have beautiful color! Try showing your subjects your images as you are shooting – they will FLIP!
- If you forget to get a custom WB (which it really takes about 5 seconds and doing it beforehand is the way you want to do it :) then you can grab the WB real quick after shooting in that particular scene and apply it to the previous images in Lightroom later.
- If you have two cameras, only one camera has to get the custom WB and then in post you can simply and quickly apply the correct WB to the other camera’s images so the colors will match!
- The ExpoDisc is great for double checking your exposure!
We believe so strongly in Expo Imaging’s ExpoDisc that we have partnered with them for our IN-CAMERA photography workshops. Fun times!
They also have used our images for their ads.
The ExpoDisc is seriously a must have for every photographer. If we didn’t believe in it as much as we do, we wouldn’t be here telling you about it :)
Here are two other examples of images we have taken, and how big of a difference getting a custom WB makes as opposed to guessing or the camera’s awful auto white balance.
The ExpoDisc is put out by Expo Imaging and you can visit their site HERE.
Tips for Purchasing an ExpoDisc:
-We use the ExpoDisc Neutral
- When you buy one, buy the one that fits your biggest lens.
Who else out there uses the ExpoDisc? Will you ever be able to live without it now? :)
Joe AnnaAwesome tip :) I went right over to B&H and purchased one. I can't wait to try it out! When are yall having another workshop?
Stan DunlapHave used it for several years, man it is an awesome little tool!
ZachKevin-
If you are bouncing flash off of a wall or ceiling in a reception, then you simply aim your flash straight ahead, put on the Expo Disk, and take an image of the ceiling or wall you are bouncing off of. Then set that image for your custom white balance. No matter what color the ceiling is, it will take the tints out and give you a perfect 18% gray! If you are using flash outdoors, then is a different story. 1st, NEVER use on-camera flash outdoors pointed directly at your subject; instead, use off-camera flash outdoors and do it on manual mode only. Once you get your meter reading (using a hand held meter) then simply take an image of your off-camera flash from the metered position (where your subject will be) and you got it! Hope that helps!!
Courtney AppletonAfter taking your workshop I knew I HAD to have the Expo disc!!! It has made my life so much easier!!! No more stress over white balance! Woohoo!!!! Thanks guys!!!
Kate McNamaraLOVE IT!!!! IM GOING TO BUY AN EXPO! miss you guys ;) it thrilled my heart of hearts to see your faces at ceces!
Ginny CorbettExpoDisc sent me one to give away at For the Love Workshop. I have been so tempted to break that sucker open and use it myself. I guess I need to hurry up and buy one :)
AmyI was just asking another photographer about the Expo Disc yesterday. How ironic that this is the topic today. I'm going to B&H's website right now and buying one!
Thanks for these Tuesday tips!
Thomas LesterThanks Jody for the explaination. I guess in a wedding scenario, it would make sense to maybe stack the first set of images as WB images. Then in LR, you can figure out which one is which and WB based on your location in the room. Portraits, it would be cake.
Thanks!
Jaime + ChaseWe LOVE LOVE LOVE our ExpoDisc!! I don't know how we shot before this. During IN-Camera, we were just blown away knowing this was life changing. When Chase won it... our lives DID change! Now we can't shoot without it!! Not only that but we have made time together a possibility since we cut down editing time by 3/4s!!! Zach and Jody, we LOVE you and are so thankful you have shared your wisdom with us!! Way beyond worth it to those considering!!!
Chad WojtysiakI purchased a neutral balance expodisc two years ago and love it! This past year we took a trip to Ireland and I lost it the last days e were there. I was so out of sorts without it I bought a new one when we got back. Though I tried the warm for the second time around. It is ok for portraits, but for weddings the neutral is a must have. It is amazing how well it works. Don't leave home without it!
KevinI got one of these and it works great. But, once you throw a flash in to the mix, it's very confusing. The video doesn't show how. I would love it if you did a follow up post showing how you use the expodisc with a flash.
Rebecca WalkerI LOVE my expo disc!! It has changed my life, and cut my editing time below half! Even if I had not have won this during IN-Camera, I would have bought it the next day. The $100 is beyond worth it :)
KelliOkay, shame on me, I've owned an Expo disc for 2 years and have never really used it. I just get so "in the moment" at a shoot I hate to stop to mess with white balance. Even 5 seconds seems to really cause a break in the action, but I'll give it another shot!
Matt BrittonExpodisc is amazing. I bought one after the workshops and can't believe the difference it makes. I love the fact that it gets the tint as well. Must have for any photographer!
Eugene & HeatherHow about this is disc is rocking our video world! Saves soo much time in post! Aww yeah baby!!
Jody Gray@Thomas - Correct, you DO need to go to the position of the subject and point it towards the light. This is great for portraits, but the example you brought up - ceremony, where you don't exactly want to be up in their mug - you can 1) get the white balance reading before the ceremony begins (if it's indoors and the light won't be different by the time the ceremony is happening), or if it's outside you can at least point your camera in the same lighting situation and get it close. Other than that, no worries and do what you have always done before. It's definitely not something to write off because it sometimes may not be ideal for ceremonies. Use it all the time otherwise.
@Anna - Whenever the light changes, that changes the white balance. Every new scene that you are shooting in you want to grab a white balance. It really only takes literally 5 seconds and it's worth it because it will save you TONS of time in post :)
Cory phillipsWe bought one right after our mentoring session and have been amazed! I honestly never shoot without it : )
Anna SawinYes, as Thomas says, I never feel like it is quite flexible enough for me--but maybe I'm not doing it right! How often are you changing balance? I'm intrigued by GETTING IT RIGHT in camera!
Paul KorsonGreat post guys, I love my expo disc and the images that result from proper white balances rock. There are tons of other systems but I've never found anything this convenient since your subject doesn't have to hold a target. The only problem I have with them is the problem that I seem to have with all of the systems...change in light = change in white balance. When you're controlling the light it really isn't a big issue but I recently had a wedding that had different light bulbs in all of their lights and each grouping had a different color cast meaning that I had to do a custom white balance depending on where I was standing in the room. I ended up having to ditch the in camera wb and just took the different readings and applied them in lightroom after the fact. Moral of the story though, I got the right wb and didn't have to guess but anyone thinking about using it just keep in mind that its an extra step and you might get a bit obsessive over having the right colors ;)
Wes BrownI LOVE my Expo Disc. You guys introduced me to it last year during a workshop and while I understood it, I just didn't "get it".
Eventually I went out on a limb and purchased one...one of the best $100 I've ever spent on gear. The color that can be captured "in camera" is breath taking.
Thank you guys so much!
Thomas LesterBTW... Jody's face on the "Big Smiles" graphic is pretty funny.
Thomas LesterI've thought about buying one of these things for a long time, but all the videos on their site say you need to go to the subjects position and get your WB reading shooting towards the light. We are wedding photographers. We can't just hop up on the alter shoot towards the light during a ceremony. So, does it HAVE to happen this way? Or can you shoot at your subject?
How do you guys do it?
Since almost the beginning of our business, we have been members of Pictage, the industry leader in online image hosting, printing and sales solutions, and services to professional photographers. Once we got their informational DVD on all the services they offered, we were sold!
Pictage has been HUGE in assisting us in our business, and their services for photographers range widely, and without them we would be spending countless hours dealing with print orders and many other things.
When we were in CA in December we set some time aside to visit the offices and have lunch with a few of the peeps! Enjoy the visual journey of our visit, thanks to the iPhone‘s picture taking abilities!
First, we were greeted with a custom welcome screen in the main entryway of our images… awwww, special.
Then the FABULOUS Scott Miura gave us a tour of the place which started in CEO Jim Collins‘ office… Jim wasn’t there yet so Zach was welcomed to take a moment and see how it felt in Jim’s Seat. Ohhh… the power…
We got to see and meet the people in all the departments and what a system they have set up there! We stopped by shipping and were told that we had just missed the crazy rush of getting all the thousands of Christmas orders out in time. Here were some of their regular orders waiting for pickup (this was one bin of like 4 or 5!).
And of course, we left our mark on a few whiteboards that just happened to be around…
Artwork by Zach Gray…
Artwork by moi
We headed off to lunch with the FAB Emily, Scott M., Scott A., and CEO Jim at the Red Car Brewery, and then came back for a few photos :)
What we love about Pictage is that the people there really care. They are open to any and all feedback and really want to make Pictage the absolute best it can be for their fellow photographers.
When we got back from our travels we had a package waiting for us with a print of the below picture that was taken of us all together… Aw!
(From L to R – Scott A, Jody, Jim, Zach, Emily, & Scott M. We heart you guys!)
We love how the people at Pictage really care about photographers. They aren’t interested in making their own lives easier, they are interested in making our lives as photographers easier. Thanks everyone at Pictage for all you do!!
Who else out there is a fellow Pictager? What do you use Pictage for and what do you like about it?
Stephen KnuthI love Pictage! What fun it sure was spending time with you in SoCal. Miss you guys!!! You going to wppi??
Cyler ParentI love Pictage. Their dedication to making my client's experience the best it can be is only one of many reasons why I <3 them and everything they do.
Jim CollinsThat jolt of power you felt in my chair was an electric cord that someone in the call center hooked up to it to fry me a little any time my title starts to go to my head. Hope it didn't get you too bad.
It was great having you guys here. I love it when Photographers visit!
Jim
shawnreederLooks like you all had a blast!!! I can't wait to visit the Pictage offices one of these days.
EmilyWe heart you more!!! Thanks so much for spending time with us.
Scott Miuraas Scott Anderson commented, it was such a treat having you both visit and grateful for all you do for our photography community. This post is wonderful and I am especially glad that you enjoyed your visit (and tour)!! Here's to making 2010 another wonderful year...see you both at WPPI in March.
Courtney AppletonIt was so great to see you guys at Pictage! We love seeing your work here! Hope to see you at WPPI!!!
scott andersonIt was such a treat having you both visit...we are so grateful for all you do for the photography community!
“Many families travel far from home to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children. The treatment may last a day, a month, or even longer. It’s a long time to be away from home, or to divide a family. Ronald McDonald Houses around the world offer families a way to stay together, in proximity to the treatment hospital, and be comfortable and cared for during their stay.” – Ronald McDonald Website
Jody and I were asked to shoot a special cake recently that was donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Nashville by the amazing Amy Richardson from The Bake Shoppe! The cake was for the kids for their Halloween party and it was a big hit! The cake was inspired by a cool gift card that the girls at the Bake Shop had seen and decided they could do a cake to match. It looked amazing and we came down and took some shots of the cake and the kids and staff and had a ton of fun!! Check out the cake shots below!!
Here is the card that inspired the cake!
If you want more info on the Ronald McDonald House charity and what they do, visit their website here!
kellie – thebakeshoppe.comYou guys were so awesome to shoot this for us. Your images of the cake ROCK! Thanks again for documenting so well. We are entering the cake in a competition -- now we have great images to prove our work:) Will keep you posted if we win!
I have to say that my sister is a super talented gal. All of us girls (I have an older and a younger sister) are creative in our own ways thanks to both of my parents. I want to take a moment and brag on my older sister, as well as maybe give you some ideas for Christmas shopping!
Introducing my sister Jacq (also know as Jacqueline or Jackie as I called her growing up):
Not only is my sister super organized, and loves photography (must be in the genes, check out this shot my mom took of her when we were little…aw so cute!)…
…but my sister blows me away with her talent at the computer. Jacq for the past couple of years has worked with a company doing photo restoration and has branched out on her own. Her work blows me away!! She can take a water damaged photo, a faded photo, a torn photo – you name it and bring the image back to it’s original state. It has been crazy seeing the hundreds and hundreds of projects that she has worked on and what she has done.
With a baby on the way (the first grandchild of both sides of our family! Woo hoo) my sister has moved into freelance and fired up her own business. So exciting!
For those of you wondering out there what meaningful Christmas gift you can give your parents, grandparents, siblings, or special someone, think about having an image restored & retouched. With technology these days and a skilled person utilizing these tools correctly, it’s amazing what memories can be pulled back and make such a meaningful gift.
Check out a small sample of her work:
Amazing, eh? Talk about a meaningful Christmas gift for a family member or loved one.
If you’re interested in having any images restored, contact Jacq at JWashburnPR@yahoo.com. Mention you found her on our blog and receive a free quote. Contact her by December 5th and receive 15% off!
Colette ChristmasIncredible work! Good to know... I'll keep this in mind and pass it on to others... fo' sho'!!
Heather AutryJackie - Awesome work with the restorations!
Jody & Zach - Great job promoting family, that's what it's all about. Now we need to know what Kelly is amazingly talented at too. :)
Carlos BrunoFrom a good photoshoper: her work is AMAZING!
The WHOLE family is blessed hun?
Last week we had the awesome honor to shoot (with our cameras) Eugene & Heather from 2Duce2 Wedding Videography. Heather & Eugene were wanting to update the images of themselves for their site and for some other things, so who else to call then us? : ) We absolutely love these guys and they are a fun and truly sincere couple (not to mention they always tend to boost up our self-esteem with their continuing compliments). If you have yet to meet this dynamic duo or have yet to check out their website and/or blog – then you must!
Enjoy some of the images of this downtown Nashville shoot!
You guys are the stinkin’ best!!!!!!! You totally rocked it.
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Enoch Photographythat 2nd to last image is like ... dynomite.
great job.
thennie dthese pics are beautiful and not just because these are two people that i love they look great and i feel it.
Amyand on top of all that, their work is awesome! SCORE! :)
MindyThese pictures are FABULOUS!! You guys are awesome.
Eugene & HeatherAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...How about we were just making breakfast and got a tweet from someone who saw the pics up on the blog. I'm pretty sure our breakfast is burning now:) You guys were soo much fun to work with, and you both made us look like rockstars!!
Dan CoganGreat shots, Z & J. I love seeing your work. Keep it up!
The Thirty-Something BrideOK, not only are they a hot couple, they are SO sweet and funny and cool. Great shots!
Jody and I had the privilege of shooting the 20th anniversary party for the Nashville Scene/NFocus magazines. It was a really fun night filled with fun and frivolity and we met a ton of super cool “who’s who” folks in Nashville! The event was sponsored by some different companies in town that you will see in some of the detail shots and was held at the awesome venue One Eleven.
It is really cool that we have been asked to take part in events like this and hope to continue to do more of them in the future! Enjoy the pics!
Thanks to Mike, Carla, Megan, Evan, and the rest of the fantabulous Nashville Scene team and sponsors who put on this grrrrrreat and happening party!
SeanIt feels like these really capture the essence of the party, and speak so well to the atmosphere of the place. There are some amazing candid moments, and as always, plenty of stunning OCF stuff! Wow!
FeuzaAhh, miss Nashville! love these, looked like such a fun event!
Betsy, La VidaGreat feel for the event with these shots. They look fantastic! Your lighting is perfection!!
Thomas FrankI am now a fan, you guys rock! I love your photography...
Megan CaseSo glad you guys found my blog and commented.....it led me to your blog! You're on my Google reader now! Can't wait to see your next post......so many of the photographers I follow are in Southern California, so it's nice to see some other southeasterners! Holla back ya'll!!!! : )
Bill BlakeyJody,
Thanks for visiting my blog! Your work is fun!
Jessica WhiteI think I sat right behind you guys at SmugMug. Jody you are just gorgeous, thanks for the comment!
DiandraIm not a huge fan of smoking, but that picture you took of the guy smoking is awesome! these are great shots! Thanks for your comment on my blog too! Maybe one day we can work together! :)
Diane-www.sagephoto.comHey....wanted to come to your site to check it out after you left a comment on my blog. Tks for introducing yourself to me. Great work!
Kayleen T.Hi guys! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love love love your blog design! Whoever did it rocks! Soo cool!
cassandra mooohhhh la la...looks like GOOD TIMES! Love those shots. What a blast that must have been. Thanks for sharing your images. (PS. yea for vodka & yea for BlueMoon...ha ha)
Ms. T PrescottHi! I just came by after seeing you'd visited my blog. I am thinking I'm going to have to fly back to Nashville, you guys Rock! Wish I could make the workshop, but kids start school that week :( Wah! So if you're ever in NC, let me know, until then, gonna plan my trip back to wonderful TN!
Tasha
If you’re a bride looking for a custom wedding gown, or even if you’re a woman who has great taste and wants a fantastic, custom ensemble or staple piece to add to your clothing collection – we have just the designer for you!
Meet Olia Zavozina (zav-oh-zeen-uh :)
Olia hails from Russia and is most definitely one to keep your eye on. After moving to the United States only a few years ago, Olia has already caught the attention of many, not only through her designs, but with her personality as well! Olia is amazingly sweet and kind and her work has been seen on Good Morning America, Oscar Night, 2008 CMT Awards, WTVF Channel 5, Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, Icon in the Gulch, and The Nashville RAGE, to name a few. Olia is very active in the local Nashville community and her gowns have been featured at many local fashion shows and at numerous charity fundraisers.
We had the great privilege to do a shoot of a few of Olia’s many pieces. Below we are giving you a sneak peek into some of her latest wedding designs.
FYI the lovely jewelry pieces that you see paired up with these gowns are the hand-made custom pieces by Adornments.
To see more, visit Olia’s Website as well as make sure to catch her at a fashion show! You can also view interviews conducted of Olia by WCSV News and the Nashville Edge in the media area of her website.
If you could have one custom clothing item made for you by Olia what would it be? Before you answer, make sure to check out the other pieces on her site just besides wedding dresses!
Zach & JodySoftbox! We took some behind-the-scenes photos of the setup so maybe we'll post those and blog on them soon!
Brian FletcherWOW. WOW. Your lighting is superb on these shots. Is that a softbox or umbrella?
JustinThese are just WICKED! Love every one of 'em Totally diggin the charcoal background and the crazy beautiful lighting!!
FeuzaLove Love Love the lighthing and what girl does not like custom made dressed- very cool...
Kate DuvalLove the blog, you two, and I was going to say something about this post...I think it had something to do with amazing light and awesome post processing, but I lost my thoughts laughing at your uber cute comment pics!! SO funny!
beckyawesome photos! I love how beautiful the light is!
This post has been too long in coming! It is finally time to share with our blog readers the suh-weet ladies of RELISH!!
(L to R – Stephanie, Leann, Rebecca)
Once again, Zach and I would like to take you back to our days of wedding planning. We like to think we’re a cool, vibe-a licious couple, and we wanted invitations to reflect that! Well no can do. We had the hardest time finding invitations that were cool and reflected us. Sooooooo we resorted to making our own invitations. I do say so myself that they turned out pretty well, but it took a lot of time and who has tons of time when you’re planning you’re wedding?? Well, never fear – there are new ways now to do your invitations!!!!!
At least a month or so ago we visited the offices of the Relish Gals! We hung out with Stephanie & Rebecca (founders), met Leann Cooper (Chairwoman), Dustin (production manager) and just had a grand ‘ol time :) These ladies are setting the trend with invitations, and on their site you can create your very own custom invitations, and the best part – you don’t have to assemble them!!!!! The staff at Relish does all the work! They do invitations of all kinds – not just wedding invites! The options are endless.
Make sure to check out their blog as well as website!
