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Straight from the scenes of La Dolce Vita, channeling a little Fellini and a lot of favoloso, Gillian Williamson photographed Melanie & Gerry in the ancient streets of Positano, a picturesque, cliff-side town on the Amalfi Coast of Italy.  This trendy Aussie couple are currently living in the UK but decided that, if everyone was flying in for their wedding, they might as well fly somewhere hot and beautiful.  The words ‘hot and beautiful’ could just as easily be used to describe their wedding photos – ciao bella!

Melanie, originally from Toronto, and Dale, an architectural photographer, chose Jackson Huang to shoot their LA wedding. Jackson was pleased to take the trip to California and brought Ikonica associate photographer, Michael Grills, to accompany him on this assignment. Melanie and Dale showcased the best of the city in their wedding. Melanie readied at the sleek SLS at Beverly Hills Hotel, and Dale at the “country-kitsch” Farmer’s Daughter Boutique Hotel. The reception was held at LA’s eco-friendly, 100% sustainable, vintage-furnished special events venue wryly dubbed, the Smog Shoppe. Gilly Flowers and Events provided imaginatively original, lush, seasonal arrangements of orchids, fiddleheads, hydrangeas and poppy seed pods. Debra Parr and Claudia Romani of Amazing Grace Event Planning brought all the elements together and executed Melanie and Dale’s fete with poise. What a day! It was playfully innovative in an unexpected way. Jackson is looking forward to shooting Melanie and Dale’s second wedding which will be held here in Toronto.

A few weeks ago we posted some of Gillian’s images from Japan. This month we have a few samples from Jackson Huang’s personal work arising from that same destination assignment.

The ceremony took place at Oyama shrine, among serene strolling gardens with ponds and bridges. Natalie’s traditional headdress, ornate kimonos and gowns created a striking focal point. View their slideshow for more photos.