Mexico City Elopement | Wedding Photography |
When Nashville meets Frida
These are some of the images from a Mexico City elopement editorial I did over the summer. With this imagery, I am looking to appeal to art-loving couples that want to have an intimate destination wedding, elopement or anniversary trip, inspired by the culture and colors of Mexico and the iconic, genuine elegance strong-confident women like Frida exude.
I was born and raised in Mexico City, but I have lived in the States for more than half my life, most of this time in Nashville, so you can say that I am Mexican/Nashvillian. In fact, this dual citizenship is evident in my work, but specifically in this personal project.
After witnessing a very positive impact of the Mexican culture in Nashville, when The Frist Art Museum hosted the works of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera (the artists whom I grew up admiring), and seeing how Nashvillians loved Frida’s visit to Music City; it occurred to me that I could bring Nashville to Frida in Mexico and create imagery to make a full circle. So I brought "The spirit of Nashville" to Coyoacán—the cards and candles from the Anderson Design Group—along with the iconic Jack Daniels Whiskey. The cake and calligraphy (Frida Kahlo's quotes handwritten in English and Spanish) were also featured work by talented Nashvillians.
A bride can be bold and wear something other than a white dress.
In this case a very original creation from Mexican designer Áurea Bucio and a Frida Kahlo inspired headpiece. Áurea Bucio uses "rebozos," possibly the most iconic pieces of traditional Mexican clothing, to create her designs. The "rebozo" is a type of handmade shawl, and she transforms them into modern, fashionable pieces.
Fun fact: I got to create this work with one of my brides (art director) and one of her bridesmaids (Frida). When I met Beatriz at Annie’s wedding in Cancún 10 years ago, I knew I wanted to photograph her. The idea of an intimate, destination-elopement styled shoot, evolved from a Frida Kahlo inspired portrait session I was planning with Beatriz. Annie came along to style the shoot. Beatriz and Annie worked on the logistics of finding the perfect location, wardrobe and talented floral designers and hair & makeup artists. I loved creating magic with every one of them.
When planning an elopement or an intimate wedding, a couple can incorporate their own loved pieces for the table settings and details.
The eclectic look of the table setting included Annie’s own collection of milk-glass pieces—with 2 amazing lamps instead of candles— Limoges’ porcelain and cut glass; along with some of my mom’s and her mom’s loved pieces. Both our mothers had passed recently, so it was extra special to have heirlooms from our families represented in the shoot as well.
The venue was the former home of the renowned Mexican artist Chucho Reyes (turned into a quaint restaurant: "Tierradentro"), known for his rooster paintings. Artists such as Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall admired the inventiveness and color of his work. The couple also walked along the streets of "Coyoacán," by la “Casa Azul " where Frida Kahlo lived with Diego Rivera (and very near where I grew up), and you can see Frida's presence in some frames.
Versión en español y créditos al final de las fotografías
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Estas son algunas de las imágenes de una sesión editorial que hice en la Ciudad de México este verano, diseñada especialmente para las parejas que aman el arte y que quieren escaparse a algún destino para celebrar una boda intima o un viaje de aniversario. Inspirados en la cultura y colores de México y en la genuina elegancia que emanan las mujeres seguras de sí mismas -como la icónica Frida-. El estilo de Frida Kahlo y el uso de elementos de Nashville, fueron la inspiración para estas fotografías.
Nací y crecí en la Ciudad de México, pero he vivido en los Estados Unidos por más de la mitad de mi vida, la mayor parte de ese tiempo en Nashville, así que me gusta decir que son mexicana y Nashvilliana. De hecho, esta doble ciudadanía que tengo es evidente en mi trabajo, pero específicamente en este proyecto personal. Recientemente, el museo de arte en Nashville “The Frist Art Museum” albergó el trabajo de Frida Kahlo y Diego Rivera, artistas que crecí admirando con un éxito rotundo. A la gente de Nashville les encantó la visita de Frida a “La ciudad de la música”, así que se me ocurrió que yo podría llevarle un pedacito de Nashville a Frida en México, creando imágenes y así completar el círculo. Llevé a la CDMX “El espíritu de Nashville” con artículos representativos de Nashville, TN: las tarjetas y velas de Anderson Design Group y whiskey Jack Daniels. Las citas de Kahlo caligrafiadas por Roomshakalaka en inglés y español y el sencillo pastel de boda fueron hechos en Nashville.
La novia puede atreverse a usar algo diferente a un vestido blanco. En este caso una creación muy original de la diseñadora mexicana Áurea Bucio con una diadema floral estilo Frida Kahlo. Áurea Bucio usa ‘rebozos’, posiblemente una de las piezas más icónicas de la vestimenta tradicional mexicana, para crear sus diseños. El ‘rebozo’ es un tipo de chal hecho a mano, que ella transforma en piezas modernas y de alta costura.
Algo curioso: Este proyecto pudo realizarse gracias a la colaboración de una de mis novias: Ana Luisa (Annie) y Beatriz y una de sus damas de honor. Hace casi 10 años fotografié la boda de Annie en Cancún, donde conocí a Beatriz, y desde entonces quería fotografiarla. La idea comenzó con unos retratos inspirados en Frida Kahlo, pero se transformó en una boda íntima de destino cuando invité a Annie a ayudarnos con el look de Frida. Annie y Beatriz colaboraron con la logística de encontrar la locación perfecta, el vestuario y a las talentosas artistas florales. Fue un placer colaborar y crear magia con ellas.
Cuando una pareja planea una boda íntima, es más fácil incorporar piezas significativas, o reliquias familiares en los detalles. El aspecto ecléctico de nuestra mesa combina la colección de Annie de piezas de cristal de leche —incluyendo las increíbles lámparas en lugar de velas— porcelana de Limonges y cristal cortado, con algunas piezas de mí madre. Otros detalles y joyas heredadas de la madre de Annie y la mía estuvieron presentes también. Nuestras madres fallecieron hace apenas unos meses, así que fue extra especial tenerlas representadas con esas reliquias familiares.
La locación fue el restaurante “TierrAdentro” de la Ciudad de México, antes casa del renombrado artista mexicano Chucho Reyes, conocido por sus pinturas de gallos. Artistas como Pablo Picasso y Marc Chagall admiraban el ingenio y color de su trabajo. La pareja además dio un paseo por las calles de Coyoacán, pasando por la Casa Azul, donde Frida Kahlo vivió con Diego Rivera (y muy cerca de donde yo crecí) y la presencia de ‘Frida’ puede verse en algunas de las fotografías.
WEDDING TEAM
Photography: Darien Photography
Creative Direction & Styling: Ana Luisa Reyes Garrido
Hair & Makeup: Maribel Torres
Wardrobe: Áurea Bucio
Floral Design: R'oho Arte Floral & Blaver Atelier Floral
Dolls: Neninas
Candles & The Spirit of Nashville cards: Anderson Design Group
Calligraphy: Roomshakalaka
Venue: Tierradentro CDMX
Models: Beatriz González Ortuño | Lore Viajando | Pablo Díaz
Cake: Willowswhisk