This week, we highlight five images that convey texture, light and unique compositions in captivating ways, by Brianna Parks, Nadine Van Biljon, George Novac and Brenda Pottinger.

Brianna Parks, an adventure elopement photographer, photographed this couple at the Ice Caves in Vík, Iceland. “There are so many things I adore about this image, the first being the composition,” says Parks. “The second thing I love about the image is the texture of the ice caves. It really shows how they appeared in person: glistening, gigantic, and vibrant blue.”

Parks continues: “The image could only be taken through a private touring company that offered seasonal ice cave tours. When this was taken, the tour guide told us that the ice caves were exceptionally great. We had to scale some ladders to reach the first giant cave, where I then centered the couple and took the shot, while water from the caves was dripping all over us. It was magical!”

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This next image, also taken by Parks, was, believe it or not, taken in the dead of winter in Idaho—”that usually means no sun and gray skies,” says Parks, “but we got lucky and the sun came through the window at the perfect time, illuminating the bride. One of my favorite aspects about this image in the lighting and overall warmth of the photo.”

Nadine Van Biljon says that some images you work for, some you envision, and others you just get kind of lucky, like this one at Phoebe and Ben’s wedding in Umbria, Italy.  

This was taken during the group photos session and these were the groom’s friends; they decided to raise him up on their shoulders. “I’d gotten the ‘hero’ shot in the bag a few frames earlier, but I spotted the young, increasingly restless flower girls approaching,” Van Biljon explains. “Anticipating their interference I carried on shooting, and sure enough, the ultimate photobomb emerged, as one of the girls threw her bouquet up at just the right height to give Ben a delightful bouffant. For me, it’s way better than the original photo and a reminder to just keep looking and just keep shooting.”

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George Novac says that what he loves about this image (below), take in Tuscany, was that when he saw all the guests sitting at the table, it gave him a feeling of family togetherness.

“I fell in love with that scene where everyone was sitting as a family eating and enjoying the evening,” he says. “The warmth that was felt was magical.”

When Novac captures a wedding, he likes to tell the story as it unfolds. “I like to be like a shadow and capture all the love and magic in the air,” he explains. “My couples love to have a stress-free experience with me and I want to give it to them. They really love the modern, elegant and timeless aesthetic of my style and I’m really grateful for this.”

Brenda Pottinger took this image below, titled “Waiting in the Wings”, during a group photo shoot inspired by feathers. The model was running late so I only had a few minutes to create this image. It reminds me of a dancer just before going on stage, with the dark stage curtains absorbing the light,” she explains.

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