Inspirations – A Sailboat E-Session

You all know how much I respect my photographer friends, right?  There is something so pure and magical about the ability to stop time, essentially crystallize an emotion and that is what I feel is at the heart of a powerful photograph.  I found this image here and simply could not stop looking.

I want to be on that boat, with the wind whipping around me, just with my hubby of course.  We’ll let Christine keep Tim all to herself!

Thank you to Daniel Lanton for always surprising me!

Have an artful image you would like me to share here?  Photographers, get in touch kristyrice@momentaldesigns.com

Inspired Creations Contest – Vote for us!

I am so thrilled to finally be able to share some images from my Alchemy at the Barn shoot with Daniel Lanton, Metro Gypsy and Central Park Flowers and La Tavola Linen!  This shoot was a contest submission for the Inspired Creations contest sponsored by Elizabeth Anne Designs and The Sweetest Occasion.  Here are a few teaser shots but head over to EAD to see more.  Hint, hint…if you want us to win, comment like crazy on this post! Thanks everyone!

A Peek into the Studio – Petals, Peonies and Hydrangeas!

Flowers are blooming like mad here at the studio.  From bold, graphic patterns to lush romantic bouquet style illustrations, we cannot get enough of this garden inspired subject matter!  Two projects in particular were the talk of the studio this week.  Kate’s Vintage Petal Pattern in shades of aqua, fuchsia and pale yellow were a blast to hand paint.  The graceful swoosh of each petal accented by lively yellow dots are just perfect to welcome Kate’s spring wedding.  Kate’s design really transformed from her original concept begun last summer, have a peek!

Melanie’s intricate, custom illustrated peony pattern is a long time coming to the production room and was highly anticipated by all.  Melanie first contacted me with a photo of her beloved china pattern, hoping to inspire her wedding stationery.  The result was a detailed watercolor painting, rich in color and filled with meticulous hand painted strokes on nearly every inch of the design.    Take a look here to see the progression of her design over the last few months.

So what am I up to?

Jess and I are creating hydrangea samples like crazy.  It seems to be the time of year to obsess over these lush, bountiful blossoms!  Lauren, Jenna and Laura all received hydrangea samples this week!

Packing for my trip to Utah with a stop first in Vegas tomorrow.  Excited to stay again at the luxurious Venetian.  I am positive a new Inspired Ink invitation design will be in the works upon my return, much like what I created after staying at The Encore Las Vegas.

Enjoyed chatting with Anne-Marie, editor of Perfect Bound this week.  We have an exciting project in the works along with the incredibly exciting photographer Daniel Lanton.  I cannot wait to share more soon! By the way, have you seen Daniel’s recent Yosemite National Park photographs?  You must take a moment to have a look, truly captivating shots!

Artful Admirations – Daniel Lanton and Central Park Flowers

I have been waiting patiently to share this shoot with you in addition to two of my favorite wedding artists whose work I enjoy endlessly.  So this is how the story goes…

Last year while searching for a makeup artist in my region I stumbled upon the website of Daniel Lanton.  His hauntingly beautiful images jumped from the screen and I instantly felt as if I had found a kindred spirit.  All of this, I derived from seeing just a few of his photos.

I immediately hired Daniel to capture shots of myself and The Momental Girls last June and then again in August.  His style is dramatic and edgy with a vintage edge and intense sense of color.

In October Daniel and I had the chance to truly collaborate as artists.  After spending a day away from the studio I visioned a crazy idea to lead my very own tabletop shoot.  A call to Daniel was the very next step and the rest was history.   Take a look here, here, here and here for more on our shoot.

Enter Central Park Flowers…. I first met Dorian at a wedding show and the timing could not have been more perfect.  I was searching for a floral artist to collaborate on my shoot and after seeing Dorian’s work, I knew he was the perfect choice.

Recently Daniel and Dorian came together to produce the loveliness below.  The snow IS real, the vision is breathtaking, the results…enchanting.

Daniel and Dorian, thank you for your artistry and vision.  I am priveleged to know you as artists and honored to work with you as friends.