WHEN ROMEO met Juliet

from Your North West Wedding - June/July 2023 (Issue 80)

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This shoot at Victoria Warehouse was inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet

Images courtesy of Kate McCarthy Photography

Ihave always loved Baz Luhrmann and appreciated his commitment to maximalism,” says photographer Kate McCarthy. “He has a distinct signature to his work that’s instantly recognisable. Whilst all weddings are unique and magical, I like to think my photos are imbued with a thread of romance, a little nostalgia and unflinching honesty. At the start of every wedding season, I bring together my merry band of extraordinary women to stretch our legs creatively and sink our teeth into a styled shoot. This year, I wanted to push myself outside of my comfort zone, explore the spaces in the shadows and artificial light and with a nod to BA’s Romeo + Juliet

“What followed was a shoot day of dreams, soundtracked by our usual playlist of 90s hip hop and the R&J soundtrack, a creative bubble of energy and bonkers design,” adds Kate. “We work so beautifully as a team, and I can only hope my photos have done all of their incredible, magical, extraordinary work credit. I came away inspired and energised with a few new tricks up my sleeves and the unbelievable feeling of being uplifted by so many amazingly talented women in this mind-blowing industry. I cannot thank our incredible team enough, my queens who make me always want to work harder and be better at what I do.”

SUPPLIERS INVOLVED WITH THE SHOOT

Venue, Victoria Warehouse, www.victoriawarehouse.com | Photographer, Kate McCarthy Photography, www.katemccarthyphotography.co.uk | Dress, In Love Club, www.inloveclub.co.uk | Accessories, Glorious by Heidi, www.gloriousbyheidi.com Suit, Whitfield & Ward, www.whitfieldandward.co.uk | Hair stylist, Wildflower Hair Company, www.wildflowerhaircompany.co.uk | Make-up artist, Makeup By Lauren Poole, www.makeupbylaurenpoole.com | Styling and coordination, Florence & Vera Events, www.florenceandvera.co.uk