Trash the WHAT?

Although I think we are at the tail end of a photo trend that has seen better days. I would like to chat a little about the trash the dress session, and the somewhat amusing reactions I get or see when the topic is mentioned. From the overly concerned mom, to the oh to eager bride, willing to jump in a pile of whatever you put in front of her.

Why so negative?

Well first off it's called a trash the dress session. How could you not think of something negative when the word trash is used. Hey you going to eat that trash, man it looks good! Plus why would you ever trash something that you wore on one of the most special moments of your life? The answer to that question comes easy for some and not so easy for others. The traditional mothers HATE even the acronym of the session!

Here is my take on it!

You don't have to literally trash your dress. The way I put it to couples is "It gives us an opportunity to relax and get pictures that we would be unable to get during your busy wedding day". I don't always suggest a trash the dress session, some couples just are not cut out for it. Being a photographer you would think I would try and pitch and sell it to people who didn't even get married!

Here is another idea!

Buy a new dress! Most of our brides cant even imagine walking in a pond with their wedding dress on. So they go to a dress shop and buy a $99 dress and trash that instead! Love it or Hate it! If you are ready to take the next step into the crazy world of trash the dress, then make sure you have a photographer who has experience with this kind of session. You have be 100% that they are going to capture the moment as it happens. There is very little posing in most TTD session...

Here are a few of my Favorite Trash the dress sessions!