Last year, Hannah (model we have worked with/now friend) sent us a message that included this: “My grandparents are having their 50th wedding anniversary this year and my Nanna still has her dress (which is the same size as me). I was thinking of recreating the look with the same dress/makeup/hair/e.g and giving the photos to her as a present”. Of course, we jumped on board with both feet.
Images from this shoot were subsequently featured here:
The following description of this shoot was eloquently written by Samantha from Roaring Twenties Bonnie’s Adventures:
“HEIRLOOM is a sentimental and evocative shoot, envisaged by model Hannah Hayes Sisson, atmospherically set amongst the lush greenery of Northey Street Parklands and lyrically captured by Poppy & Sage Photography.
As Hannah explained:
‘HEIRLOOM pays homage to the circle of life; encompassing both enduring and young love. This shoot celebrates two significant milestones for my family.
In essence it commemorates both the enduring love between my grandparents as they reach their Golden Wedding Anniversary. And as I wear this heirloom of my grandmother's wedding gown, it is also an opportunity for me to contemplate my future as I transition from adolescence into adulthood.’
HEIRLOOM incorporates exquisite elements that acknowledge Hannah's heritage. Revering past generations is the old world romance of Bonnie; the 1928 Chrysler from Roaring Twenties Vintage Car Hire. And what will become a treasured keepsake is the blush and lilac letterpress invite to Hannah's grandparents 50th wedding anniversary, handmade by Yesterday Creative Letterpress.
A soft mediative fall of rain evoked a mood ripe for introspection and growth. Amongst the soft dappled light is Rossetti Pre-Raphaelite beauty, petite Hannah with an enigmatic expression that holds both youth and optimism. Enhancing her natural beauty, Martha Lois Makeup has accentuated those perfect rosebud lips with a vibrant red hue. Chic styling by Catherine Clare created a centre parting that framed Hannah's face with a loose up-do at the rear, anchoring a fine detailed embroidered veil.
Hannah holds a nostalgic selection of lilies (also present in her grandmother's original bouquet) that has been re-imagined with delicate feathery textures by the talented Botanical Lab.
To finish celebrations is a three tier cake of marble with copper honeycomb motifs and hand-made icing succulent corsage, that combines timeless beauty with a modern contemporary touch of "Bride to be" cake topper by Molossi.
What does the next 50 years hold for Hannah?”
Model: Hannah Sisson @hannahhayessisson // website
Dress: Sew Master Fashions @sewmasterfashions // website
Cake topper: Molossi @molossidesigns // website
Car: Roaring Twenties Bonnie's Adventures @roaringtwentiesvintagecarhire // website
Stationery: Yesterday Creative Letterpress @yesterdaycreative // website
Ring: Kellies Antiques @kelliesantiques // website
Hair accessory: Forests of Wildflowers @forests_of_wildflowers // website
Florist: Botanical Lab @my.botanical.lab // website
Makeup: Martha Lois Makeup @marthalois_mua // website
Hair: Catherine Clare @catherine_hmua // website
Photography: Poppy & Sage Photography @poppyandsagephotography // website
We are grateful to each and every one of you!