Those loving eyes, that tender look were not ment for me but for Susanna's future husband. Isn't he a lucky guy? She even has breath taking legs!

Only a few spotsleft! The nearer the summer season comes, the more bookings I get for the "SecretBox". Please give me a few dates to chose from when you mail me to book a session. Best days are mondays!

This winter the purse became an important detail at weddings. And tiaras are v.e.r.y. hot for all brides-to-be due to the royal wedding.

In a few days Daniella & Martin will for sure celebrate their 3 months wedding anniversary :) It was one of those incredible winter days with a perfect sunshine that made everyone smile.

The ship Af Chapman in the background is nowadays a hostel.

This is the spot from where Crownprincess Victoria and Mr. Daniel Westling will enter the boat on June 19th. It will bring them to the Royal Castle that you see in the background. Let's hope they get as beautiful weather as Daniella & Martin!

More to come in a few days...

If you plan to surprise your husband with a "SecretBox" then it's time to book a date for our shooting. There are only a few spots left in May...

I can't mention it enough: Have fun with your shoes! Skip the boring white satin pumps and be more glamourous. You don't have to buy a pair of Yves Saint Laurent shoes but you have to agree that they are the "icing on the cake" if you have a small wedding.

I do!

The dress from Hervé Legér, the suit from Hugo Boss and the shirt from Dior...

Daniel, the priest who held the ceremony, had a beautiful gift for the couple: A guardien angel made out of brons.

This is the view from the suite at Lydmar Hotel...not so bad!

What a perfect lunch! "Plateau de fruits de mèr" (or in swedish "platå med skaldjur") and lots of champagne. I promise you, everyone loved it!

When Ann & Cato decided to get married, they knew they wanted a small and intimate wedding, yet warm and exclusive for the few guests they had invited. They could not have chosen a more suitable place than the Lydmar Hotel in the center of Stockholm where they met a few years ago.

This hotel is a dream for photographers, designers, musicians... well, all artists! It is full of gorgeous art, sculptures, beautiful details and the atmosphere is so "family-like". Have a look by yourself and order a cup of tea or a drink when you pass it on your Sunday walk to Skeppsholmen.

In this breath taking hotelsuite at the fashionable Hotel Lydmar on Blasieholmen in Stockholm I had the honour and pleasure to photograph a small but v.e.r.y. exclusice wedding this saturday. I'll show you more soon.

Hei Brigitte!
Vi elsker galleriet du har gjort fra vårt bryllup! Det er så vakkert at vi får tårer i øynene - sukk! Er redd det kommer flere bestillinger på forstorningar etter dette :-)

Klem
M&M

Many years ago I had a delicious pre-wedding-dinner with my husband at the magnificent Operakällaren - they are now in charge for the memorable dinner at the upcoming Royal Wedding in June.

Without any warning Maria (the one with the blue Manolo Blahnik shoes) came to my studio with a gorgeous bouquet of lilies. I had to wait a few days before the buds turned into bloom. And now I know what she ment when she said: "same colour as a drink that is perfect anytime". I looked like a fool... of course PINK champagne! Thank you Maria, we share the same taste :)

It's amazing how much a tiny flower arrangement can do to the whole atmosphere. There were generous flowerdecorations everywhere but all the  guests were touched by the violets in their little pots.

The dinner took place in the cosy and very relaxed mansion of Fjällnäs hotel. Instead of guest cards on the tables Maria & Johan had ordered linnen napkins that were embroidered with the guests names. Great idea!  

That was the tiniest wedding cake I have ever seen! BUT there were delicious cupcakes that tasted more like desert and there were enough for all those who had space left after the gourmet dinner with specialities from the area. 

As usual, the guys had plenty of time to get ready and suddenly everybody was in a hurry.

The "Aula Capella" where the wedding should take place, was just a a few minutes walk from the mannor. Johan - a true gentleman - helped Maria through the snow.

To honour their family members who no longer could be there, Maria & Johan had pictures of them placed on the "Stairway to heaven", which is a permanent sculpture in the chapel.

Maria's friend, the very talented Emilia de Poret, performed two lovely songs which moved half of us to tears - the other half had a hard time not to show the emotion.

Instead of any decorataions a devine view out into the nature was all. And when the ceremony was over and everybody should leave, one of the walls suddenly came alive and turned open.

While the guests were waiting fot the newly wed couple, icecold drinks were served - no icecubes needed for that swedish speciality: "vargtass=wolf's paw" that is lingonberry juice with vodka. I guess it hits you like that when you have too much.

Can you guess how much fun we all had with this antque sleigh? Maria was a litte afraid her dress would get into the way so she simply "wrapped things together" and off they went.

To be continued... soon...

When Maria & Johan planned for their wedding they wanted to give their guests a weekend they would never forget. They decided to give all the guests the oportunity to have fun with different winteractivities. At Fjällnäs Hotel they have a spa that is breath taking!

I went on a dogsleighride and a skooter-trip along with others. During several hours, from breakfast untill lunch, everybody had so much fun with all the outdoor activities.

After the BBQ with grilled salmon, bratwurst and reindeer burgers everybody was in such a beautiful mood for the white wedding later in the afternoon.

"To spoil is to care" is the motto of the company were Maria is the co-owner. To be sure to get a white wedding Maria and Johan decided to book Fjällnäs Hotell in Funäsdalen near the Norwegian border for the Valentine's weekend. They chartered a plane for the guests and instead of boring sandwiches all the guests received a goodie-bag from Blueberry that Maria had ordered. I can assure you, Maria really knows how to spoil the people around her!

After the guests had checked in at the hotel they found special Valentine's candy in their room as well as all necessary information for the weekend.

I have to admit - I am not a skiing person but I love wintertime.

Maria & Johan had decided that they wanted to have their photographs taken the day before the actual wedding. They knew it would be far too stressful with all the activities they had planned for their guests.

Maria's wedding dress was i a greyish lavender (?) with crystal embroideries. So the the Bottega Veneta Knot Bag in purple was as perfect as the silvergrey shoes from Giuseppe Zanotti's 2009 collection.

All flower decorations, inkluding the bouquet, were designed by the Danish flower and interior artist Tage Andersen, who also is a big fan of good wine.

Kjære Brigitte!
Tusen millioner takk for at du var med og gjorde dagen vår så fantastisk! Du fanget våre magiske øyeblikk og har gitt oss evige minner.
Vi vill alltid være deg takknemmelig!

Maria & Marcus

On one of my winter weddings this beautiful wedding cake was served. This was just one part of a three storey high cake, created by Daniel Roos, who is a pastry designer. And the cupcakes, that accompanied the cake, were made by Linda Nielsen

Maria was like a professional model - real cool!

We only had a few minutes for the single shots before the light disappeared. Believe me, the wind was freezing cold and the icecold water added some chills.

In the lastes issue of "GLAMOUR" magazine there is an interview with me about my SecretBox. It seems that more and more women can tell the difference between beautiful, sensual images that show the beauty of their bodies and tacky, boring pictures in underwear. Be sure to book a photographer who knows that difference too. 

Isn't this a beautiful vintage purse? It once belonged to Maria's grandmother and just needed a little bling.  

The latest trend in wedding photography is BLACK & WHITE!

After the last years digital colour explosion it seems that black & white pictures are hotter than ever. And I could not agree more - the power of a black & white image hits me everytime.

Isn't this a beautiful way to wear something blue on your wedding day? And yes, those are blue diamonds.

I love those winterweddings!

Maria and Michael had chosen the intimate Lidingö church för their ceremony and for the reception Villa Söderås, not far away. We took their portraits outside in the garden! Can you believe that? It was at least  -10 C.

What a great way to celebrate NEW YEAR!

Maria & Marcus got married on New Year's Eve at Gustaf Vasa church and had the reception at Operkällaren.