Our “Day One” sessions have been a very popular feature that many of our couples have taken advantage of. We started offering “Day One” sessions last summer and have been so excited about all of the interest and by all of the couples that have already booked their own sessions!
For everyone who’s wondering what we’re talking about, a “Day One” session is a private session that we schedule after the wedding for just a couple. This session gives you the chance to put your dress (and suit) back on again and this time have a little bit more fun with it. There’s no pressure or time constraints like there might be on your actual wedding day, there’s no worrying about whether you’re going to get your dress or suit dirty and you can have some photos that you never thought would be possible! Some couples schedule their session for the day after the wedding (and that’s how we originally came up with the name…). Some couples schedule it for when they return from their honeymoon. And some couples will schedule it long after the wedding is over - it’s never too late! We’ve even have had some brides ask us to do a solo session with just them by themselves. You could say it’s a sort of “reverse” bridal portrait session!
You might remember seeing an entry on our blog from Liz and Jamie’s Day One session. We did a beach session with them and ended up in the ocean fully dressed! The images were just gorgeous and they had so much fun! We could have a romp around the city and use some back alleys and out of the way places that you’d never normally have time to visit on your wedding day. And remember, the point of the session is to completely let go and have fun. Not to worry about your dress getting dirty or about the wind going through your hair. Everything can be cleaned and combed afterwards - we just want you to have fun and have some amazing artwork of YOU! 
There was actually an incredibly interesting article in the New York Sunday Times this weekend exactly about these types of sessions that are quickly gaining lots of attention around the country. Some of our friends have their work featured in this article and we’re so proud of them and so excited about the publicity of these types of sessions since we love them so much. Take a quick peek at the article here: New York Times Article - and be sure to click on the slideshow to see some great images! Also a blog has been set up for all of us who photograph these types of sessions and it’s a great place to see lots of stunning images as well: Trash the Dress
Rene and I will also be in Atlantic City soon organizing a seminar for professional photographers where we’ll have a Trash the Dress party complete with area couples who are interested in their own session. We’ll have some phenomenal wedding photographers there from around the country, so it should be a great time!
So, before you do anything with your dress after the wedding, whether you plan to sell it, store it, give it away, whatever… why not have a little bit of fun with it first!!