La Vie En Rose Photoshoot for Fall 2016

It was a pleasure to work with these talented people for the La Vie En Rose photo shoot showcasing, Samantha Elizabeth Designs custom gowns for the bride.Samantha Elizabeth, daughter to Carmen Popa, owner and designer of Andrea's Fashions in Beverly Hills for over 40 years was accepted into the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising right out of high school but chose to study Psychology and be a part of the first freshman graduating class at University of California, Merced instead. During her college education she took her passion for helping others and began teaching Pilates, Yoga  and Cycling to women of all shapes and sizes. Helping them feel more beautiful from the inside by helping improve their body's imbalances and weaknesses.She continued her passion of teaching Pilates after graduating and made a career of it until she was a part of a 8 car hit and run accident in Los Angeles. After injury she realized maybe Pilates wasn't the easiest career on her body so she began helping more at the Family owned dress shop. Fashion is in her blood.It was in 2013, that she and her mother, Carmen, had the exact same dream of her selling the reception dress that Brides change into for dancing after their walk down the aisle.After 2 years of catering to non traditional brides, Andrea's For the Bride by Samantha is making brides happy daily with amazing designs by an array of couture unique designers from around the world.And so the story of Andrea's For the Bride began.LA Vie En Rose PhotoshootWith this photos hoot Samantha wanted to portray a look for the bride that would grasp audiences and show them that you don't have to wear white to your wedding to make a statement. White can actually be quite the challenge to pull off for some. So when pulling designs for the engagement photos she chose the high impact color red dress by at Rita Vinieris. The color red embodies the spirit of love and makes any bride stand out while wearing it.The lace back details are beautiful to go with the soft luscious silk fabric.Samantha chose her design as an ode to the late Oscar de la Renta. He is and will always be one of her favorite dress designers and inspirations. His love of flowers and ballgowns makes her heart flutter fast beats.A full skirt matched with an elongating drop waist is the perfect combination for the bride who loves a ball gown but also wants to show her shape and look call.Ball gowns that cut at the wait or higher can create that cupcake look that most brides fear.For the final change, after party to bedtime look, We created a handmade beaded lace gown for the bride that can be worn with any color slip underneath, like white or black. You can go straight to bed in this naked dress look. Not for the average bride.Engagement shoot for the Non Traditional Modern Bride and Groom.Photography by Igor SpektorDetailed Photography by Fitz CarlileModels: Alena Zdorovchenko and Ihor NahornovFlower Bracelets and coordinating by International Event BoutiqueFlowers and Bouquets by Four Seasons Flowers and DesignsDresses designed and shoot styled by Samantha Elizabeth PopaSuits by Klein, Epstein and ParkerHair and Make up by Puah Benz