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Fog & Seawater | Lifestyle Engagement | Iceland Wedding Photographer

Lifestyle Engagement in Iceland

Lifestyle sessions are a great way to celebrate your relationship. You can do a lifestyle engagement session, anniversary session, or just because session! Lifestyle sessions mean that we do less posing. As the photographer, I lightly guide your actions, but mostly allow you two to have fun, interact, and explore. This lifestyle session was so much fun, and the fact that it took place in Iceland just makes it that much more special.

One of the things I found most fascinating about Iceland is how quickly the weather and landscape changed. It was bright and sunny the morning we headed out to this little beach and lighthouse in Reykjavik. As we were shooting, though, this amazing fog rolled in over the water. It was crazy and so fun to see, and it totally changed the shooting conditions. Iceland definitely will keep you on your toes, and that’s one of the reasons I loved this country so much. I can’t wait to go back, and hope I get that chance soon.

This entire shoot was photographed on Portra 400 film and scanned by the Find Lab.

If you want your elopement, wedding, or couples session in a location that will leave you filled with awe, Iceland is for you. I would love to photograph you in Iceland! Get in touch and let’s make it happen!

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This session as taken during the Study Abroad Workshop!

Amilia Photography is a U.S. and Europe Wedding Photographer. She specializes in creating aesthetically beautiful and emotionally evocative photographs that tell the story of her couple’s relationships. She is an Iceland Wedding Photographer and loves photographing engagement sessions, anniversary sessions, elopements, and weddings in Iceland and across Europe and the United States.

I would love to talk with you about photographing your anniversary session, engagement, wedding, proposal, or elopement! Contact me for details and to book:
amilia@amiliaphotography.com | 615.686.8854
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Timeless Bridal Session at Whooping Crane Farm | Nashville Wedding Photographer

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I love staying on top of wedding trends–I get to see so many gorgeous new ideas at each wedding I photograph! But there is also something so beautiful about simplicity and classic style. The inspiration behind this shoot was creating something timeless–something that will look just as compelling and stylish in 100 years as it does today.

For this bridal session, I focused on clean lines, classic elements like wax seals, and in-season florals foraged from a working farm. Each element in this shoot is beautiful in its simplicity, and we used the colors and textures of Whooping Crane Farm in Nashville as our backdrop. I find that you can’t go wrong when you get your inspiration from nature! Our invitation suite, cake, and bouquet ribbon blend the colors of natural marble and the pale blue sky, and our bride’s delicate hairpiece and jewelry add some natural sparkle. Our bride’s dress had a textured skirt combined with clean lines, making it both classic and playful.

This bridal shoot was photographed on digital and film mediums. I love using film at my sessions and weddings, and think it adds the dreamiest quality to photographs!

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Photographer: Amilia Photography

Venue: Whooping Crane Farm

Floral Design: The Farmer’s Florist

Hair and Makeup: Lecia Doss

Invitations: Designs in Paper

Cake: Triple Crown Bakery

Bridal Boutique: White Dresses Boutique

Dress Designer: Amsale

Headpiece: Toni Federici

Earrings: Haute Bride

Sash: Erin Cole

Amilia Photography is a Destination and Nashville Wedding Photographer. She specializes in photographing vibrantly emotional love stories in gorgeous outdoor locations in Nashville, Tennessee and destinations all around the world. Amilia Photography documents beautiful outdoor weddings, engagement sessions, elopements, and anniversary sessions.

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Wild & Free | Iceland Lifestyle Photographer

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My trip to Iceland was amazing. Even though Iceland has grown in popularity over the past couple of years, especially with photographers, the country still felt wild and untouched. Some of my favorite moments from this trip were driving with my friends with the expansive Icelandic wilderness stretched before us, our music blasting. While we visited the main attractions along the Golden Circle, I loved the less touristy spots best. Skogafoss was stunning, and we spent a day on a horse farm which was amazing–we got to see two foals! Another day I did a day-long horseback riding trip with some friends through Eldhestar. I highly recommend it! We were all super sore after 5 hours of riding, but it was truly a dream come true for me. I would definitely recommend a horseback riding trip if you visit Iceland!

I have to say that the food in Iceland was much better than I expected. If you visit, you absolutely have to go to Fridheimar Tomato Greenhouse! The restaurant is inside a greenhouse and they had THE BEST BREAD IN THE WORLD. Like seriously, I am still dreaming of this bread. We also had tomato soup, which I usually don’t like but it was incredible, and a tomato and mozzarella flatbread. But with the main meal came unlimited bread! Before we left the restaurant I made myself a bread sandwich to put in my camera bag for a snack later. Y’all, I had just been in France, the land of bread, and this Icelandic greenhouse bread was the best in the world. So to sum up, visit Iceland, see the waterfalls, photograph the sheep and horses, and hire me to photograph you so I can eat more bread. And, you know, photograph your love.

If you want to see more of my Iceland trip, check out my Black Sand Beach shoot here! All of these images were taken on Portra 400 and Fuji 400h 35mm film.

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I would love to talk with you about photographing your anniversary session, engagement, wedding, proposal, or elopement! Contact me for details and to book:
amilia@amiliaphotography.com | 615.686.8854
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South of France Wedding Photographer | Brides in Lavender Fields

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I expected to be captivated by Paris, and I was. And I knew that my trip to Provence would be beautiful. But I didn’t realize that Provence in the South of France would be a truly life-changing trip. When my friends and I pulled up to the villa we were staying in, nestled in a tiny town build into the hillside, we all immediately relaxed. The countryside was magical and healing in a way I didn’t expect, and I’m so thankful for it.

I was so excited to do a photo session in a lavender field, but it almost didn’t happen! We arrived in Provence right as they were harvesting the lavender, and with each newly-harvested field we passed our hopes sank. But I had a feeling that it would still happen…and it did! We ended up getting lost on teeny tiny back roads, but were rewarded when we emerged from a tiny gravel road to see a gorgeous lavender field stretched out in front of us!

This bridal inspiration is soft and colorful, ethereal and playful. I will always remember and cherish my time in the South of France, and I know I have to return soon. Are you thinking of celebrating your wedding of anniversary in the South of France? Get in touch and let’s make it happen!
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Workshop: Study Abroad
Flowers: Holly Carlisle
Dresses: Cathleen Jia

I was born and raised in Europe, and I still find European countries some of the most enchanting places in the world. No matter what city, town, or country you’re getting married in, I want to help create the best wedding day experience for you. I love exploring and adventuring, and know we will create some incredible images for your wedding, elopement, or engagement/anniversary session. My passport is always ready and I would love to meet you in Europe, no matter the date or location.

I believe that the best photographs are the ones that make you feel something. I always work to create aesthetically beautiful images for all my couples, but my deepest desire is to capture emotionally evocative pictures that tell the full story of your relationship and remind you of all the incredibly real and joyful moments of your wedding day.

I would love to talk with you and your fiancé about photographing your love story. Click here to fill out a contact form or send me an email at amilia@amiliaphotography.com. I can’t wait to connect with you!
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Ally & Ryan’s Joyful Summer Wedding at Belle Meade Plantation

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I felt like I was best friends with Ally and Ryan moments after meeting them. These two are so kind and have an infectious joy and energy! They also truly love and cherish each other. Ryan was tearful when Ally walked down the aisle, and I know I cried through their vows!

One of my favorite things about this wedding was how Ally and Ryan extended incredible hospitality to their guests. It is so special when couples use their wedding day as a way to celebrate their friends and family. Ally and Ryan had guests who traveled from 15 states to celebrate with them, and they made this wedding celebration fun and meaningful for all of them.

Ally and Ryan’s wedding was pretty much the perfect Southern, summer wedding. Ally’s sparkly BHLDN dress, the neutral floral color palette, and the many wedding cakes (that’s right, there was a cake at every table!) made this wedding absolutely stunning. But what I love most about it is the laughter, tears, and love. That’s what wedding days are all about!

Enjoy some of my favorites from Ally and Ryan’s Belle Meade wedding! And I would love to talk with you if you’re planning your own wedding. I photograph weddings in Nashville and all across the U.S. and Europe. Get in touch to chat with me about wedding photography for your day!

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Venue: Belle Meade Plantation

Planning: Adriel Nutter Events

Floral Design: Mezzanine Floral

Rentals: Liberty Party Rental

Band: Emerald Empire Band

Cakes: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Hair and Makeup: One10 Beauty

Catering: Martin’s BBQ

Second Shooter: The amazing Rachel Fugate!

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Raw Beauty & Black Sand Beaches | Iceland Wedding Photographer

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“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods.
Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir

Raw. Powerful. Organic. Windswept. Iceland is a place unlike any other–it truly is the land of ice and fire. Getting to photograph on the black sand beaches and in basalt caves and by Skogafoss with cold mist spraying my face was an otherworldly experience. I was inspired by the raw power of nature and the movement of the wind when creating these photographs.

This entire shoot was photographed on Fuji 400h film and scanned by the Find Lab.

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Styling: Jessica Sloane
Paper goods: Jenny Sanders
Jewelry: Anueva Jewelry

I would love to talk with you about photographing your anniversary session, engagement, wedding, proposal, or elopement! Contact me for details and to book:
amilia@amiliaphotography.com | 615.686.8854
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Sunrise at the Eiffel Tower | Paris Wedding Photographer

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My time in France can only be described as magical. I have never felt so relaxed, refreshed, and free as I did there. Paris is such an incredible city with cute cafes on every corner and stunning architecture. I loved stopping in at a cafe in the morning for my breakfast pastry, followed by wandering around the city and reading in the Jardin du Luxembourg. I was continually amazed by the history and beauty that surrounded me. There is something so classic and captivating about Paris, and I can’t wait to go back. Let’s be real, I mostly want to go back to eat more pastries, gelato, bread, and cheese!

Waking up before sunrise for this elopement inspiration at the Eiffel Tower was absolutely worth it. Ines and Kenny are the sweetest couple–Kenny was so attentive and tender with Ines during the whole shoot. After the Eiffel Tower we went to the Palais Royale. I loved photographing among the tree-lined walkways and interesting geometric textures of the buildings. The majority of these images were photographed on Portra 400 film.

Paris is one of the dreamiest places for an elopement, wedding, or session. I would love to photograph you in Paris! Get in touch and let’s make it happen!

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Shoot Planning & Workshop: Kristin Sweeting & Study Abroad Workshops
Flowers: Holly Carlisle
Invitation Suite: Olive Juice Press
Jewelry: Anueva Jewelry
Dress: Leanne Marshall
Headpiece: Alice and Mae

Amilia Photography is a U.S. and Europe Wedding Photographer. She specializes in creating aesthetically beautiful and emotionally evocative photographs that tell the full story of her couple’s relationships. She is a Paris Wedding Photographer and loves photographing engagement sessions, anniversary sessions, elopements, and weddings in Paris and across Europe and the United States.

I would love to talk with you about photographing your anniversary session, engagement, wedding, proposal, or elopement! Contact me for details and to book:
amilia@amiliaphotography.com | 615.686.8854
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Ally and Ryan’s Sunrise Engagement Session in Downtown Nashville

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There aren’t many things that would get me up before sunrise and drive to downtown Nashville, but photographing an amazing, joyful, and fun couple is one of them! Ally and Ryan live out of state and so we decided to do their Nashville engagement session the day before their wedding. I had so much fun hanging out with them two days in a row! You can see from these photos that these two are completely in love with each other and have so much fun together. And Ally, of course, looked so stylish in her outfit from BHLDN. I was smiling the entire time, and it was absolutely worth the early wake up call! I can’t wait to share pictures from their wedding, but for now, here are some favorites from their Nashville engagement session.

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I would love to talk with you about photographing your anniversary session, engagement, wedding, proposal, or elopement! Contact me for details and to book:
amilia@amiliaphotography.com | 615.686.8854
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French Impressionist Wedding Inspiration | Paris Wedding Photographer

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I have loved the French impressionist painters since I was a little girl and frequently paged through my book of Monet paintings. I loved the way Monet captured nature in his paintings, and how he used such a gorgeous blend of colors. This styled shoot was inspired by Monet, the other impressionists, and my summer trip to France.

The color palate of this shoot uses two colors seen in many of Monet’s paintings–blush pink and soft blues. Our bride wore two amazing dresses–a magical, blush pink Galia Lahav gown with a full skirt and glittery accents, and a delicate, pale blue Claire Pettibone dress with lace accents. Both dresses made a statement in Riverwood Mansion’s unique and colorful rooms. I love how Riverwood Mansion’s walls look like the colorful skies and water in Monet’s paintings.

Olive Juice Press created the most elegant invitation suite with delicate calligraphy, while Mezzanine Floral’s full, organic bouquet and Baked in Nashville’s assortment of bright (and delicious) macarons make this wedding inspiration both timeless and modern.

This shoot was photographed on both digital and film mediums. Portra 400 and Ilford Delta 3200 were the film stocks used.

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Photographer: Amilia Photography

Model: Mikaela Clark

Venue: Riverwood Mansion

Bridal Shop: LVD Bridal

Blush Dress Designer: Galia Lahav

Blue Dress Designer: Claire Pettibone

Hair and Makeup: Styled By Morgan

Flowers: Mezzanine Floral

Invitations: Olive Juice Press

Macarons and Cake: Baked in Nashville

Amilia Photography is a Paris Wedding Photographer, Destination Wedding Photographer, and Nashville Wedding Photographer. She specializes in photographing vibrantly emotional love stories in gorgeous, classic locations in Paris, Europe, Nashville and destinations all around the world. Amilia Photography documents beautiful outdoor weddings, engagement sessions, elopements, and anniversary sessions.

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Alex & Ben’s North Carolina Wedding | Asheville Wedding Photographer

Best Wedding Photographer in Asheville North Carolina I have been looking forward to this wedding for so long! Alex and Ben are such a special couple. These two care deeply about their friends and family, justice, equality, and loving each other well. Their wedding at Slightly Different Nursery in North Carolina was filled with bright colors, a stunning sunset, and a ceremony overlooking the North Carolina mountains. It doesn’t get more breathtaking than this!

I loved getting to photograph Alex and Ben’s first look, and the complete joy they had to be with one another! Another one of my favorite parts of the day was getting to witness Ben, Alex, and Alex’s dad all tearing up at the beginning of the wedding ceremony. There are so many genuine, meaningful moments in this day, which is always my favorite thing to photograph as a wedding photographer.

I have so much I could say about this wedding, but instead I’ll finish with this Brene Brown quote that describes this amazing couple so well: “We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.”

Here are some of my favorites from their day! If you connect with the photographs you see here, I would love to talk with you about photographing your wedding! I love traveling and would love to get the chance to return to North Carolina for another wedding.

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Amilia Photography is a Destination and Nashville Wedding Photographer. She specializes in photographing vibrantly emotional love stories in gorgeous outdoor locations in North Carolina, Nashville, and destinations all around the world. Amilia Photography documents beautiful outdoor weddings, engagement sessions, elopements, and anniversary sessions.

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Photographer: Amilia Photography

Venue: Slightly Different Nursery

Wedding Planner: Love & Honey

Florist: Holly’s Flowers

Catering: Best Impressions

Cake: My Local Bakery

Hair: Uptown Girls Salon

Makeup: Affinity Salon

Rentals: Creative Solutions

Music/Dj: Carolina DJ Professionals

Second Shooter: Olivia Siegel
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