Trash the Dress: The Latest Trend in Wedding Photography

Many of you have probably read about the latest trends in wedding photography, but even seeing examples of these trends can leave you wondering, “What the heck is THAT?”  As you plan your wedding photography, you may hear a photographer mention some of these options, or you may want to ask about incorporating these trends into your wedding photography.
First, you need to know exactly what these trends are, so you can speak intelligently about them and figure out what is – and isn’t – right for you.  Here’s the first wedding photography trend we will cover:

Trash the Dress

A Trash the Dress photo shoot isn’t about destroying a stunning, beautiful (and often-times expensive) wedding gown.  It’s about obtaining stunning, beautiful, (and often-times dirty) photos of you in the wedding gown!  Trash the Dress is a trend gaining in popularity that also goes by the name Rock the Frock and Fearless Bride.  The concept consists of a photo shoot taken in an environment where the dress is literally going to get trashed.  Typically taken after the wedding, these photos allow couples to take pictures in water, on sand, in a forest, climbing mountains, or in whatever terrain suits their style and personality.
John Michael Cooper, a Las Vegas wedding photographer, is credited with starting the photography trend in 2001.  He was reportedly bored with taking the same wedding photos and persuaded some of his clients to pose in grungy settings after the wedding.

I love the idea, and the photos that come out of these shoots are amazing!  For those brides who aren’t willing to part with their actual wedding dress, you can purchase another (cheaper) one for the photos.  Whether you buy it on sale or on eBay, you’re bound to find a dress to sacrifice for your Trash the Dress shoot!

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