Wedding photography and "couture books" from Cohn Frankel Photography
Coming from her background as a punk rock music scene photographer, San Francisco based Lauren Cohn-Frankel brings an approach to weddings that is about the individuality of every couple, both in style and substance. Because, as Lauren puts it,
"Offbeat weddings are about more than just cool and weird fashion and accessories; they are about moving beyond the superficial, about the right of every couple to put meaning and intention into every aspect of their wedding and make their wedding their own."
Keep reading to see some more examples of Lauren Cohn-Frankel's colorful, unique, and beautiful work, find out what makes her stand out from other photographers and to take advantage of her special Offbeat Bride offer...
These shots are from Lydia and Mike's rockabilly vintage wedding at a Russian Orthodox church and log cabin reception. With tattoos, a pompadour'd groom, the bride in a vintage dress and leopard print shrug, cool flowers including pots of grass and clover, this wedding was an Offbeat Bride's dream. You can check out the details on the Cohn Frankel Photography blog.
One of the many things that sets Cohn Frankel Photography apart from most photographers is her intensely personal wedding albums called "couture books." Lauren takes all the little touches that the couple put so much thought and work into, and incorporates them into the design of the book itself. So, more than just having unique pictures, the whole album becomes a work of art dedicated to your personal style. Check out Lydia and Mike's album for examples of her couture book art.
Offbeat Discount: Only for Offbeat Brides, Lauren Cohn-Frankel is offering free digital negatives (aka disk of high res images plus printing rights) with every wedding package. This is perfect for crafty OBBs who may want to do their own printing and album designing, without having to compromise on the quality of their photographer.
Lauren shoots to tell a story, so if you want your story told with a vibrance and personality all your own get in contact with Lauran ASAP, because she only accepts a limited number of wedding bookings per year!
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Sabrina said
I love the first photo! It's so candidly amusing! I wish there were more unique photos like this. I think it's so interesting to drift away from the norm.
Jenna said
The bride's tattoo in the last photo made such a huge impact in the shot. The over-all effect is unique and quite foxy, really.
Katie said
My favorite is the shot of the couple dancing while holding onto some drinks. Really cool and unique!