Somewhere between Fantasy and Reality
Inspired by the seasons and nature, we look to celebrate a woman becoming a bride. Taking cues from colours, movement and textures, the concept and design of this editorial is to showcasing the four seasons. Each element chosen is meant to feel harmonious with the environment or complement it.
The aim was to bring to light the beauty of each season, as well as act as a reminder and encourage people to help conserve and restore our planet’s natural environment.
A team of local and international creatives came together to create and celebrate a story of seasons through color, bridal fashion couture, florals, feminism, and liberation.
Overview
Somewhere between Fantasy and Reality
Concept Development
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Styling & Floral Direction
Content Creation
Photography
Post-Production Editing
Project Management
SEEN ON WEDDING SPARROW IN A TWO PART FEATURE
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- South Africa
LOCATION
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Inspired by the emotional tone and visual elements of the four seasons, the shoot explored how movement, color, and texture reflect nature's rhythm — infusing bridal couture with natural landscapes and floral elements.
Pushing Creative Boundaries
pROCESS OVERVIEW
Inspiration and Concept
Feminity
Movement
Textures
Purity
Elegance
Delicate
Innate Beauty
Focusing on handcrafted floral wearables — real flowers and foliage were sculpted into wearable pieces, celebrating sustainability and the ephemeral beauty of nature. The aim was to explore bridal fashion as both elegant and avant-garde.
- Spring: romantic and soft featuring delicate blooms and light fabrics
- Summer: bold and bright, styled at the shorelines with elegant colors
- Autumn: rich tones and moody contrasts, in a lush forest location
- Winter: cool, crisp elegance styled in an forest in the early misty morning
Design Concept
Part II - Poetry of Seasonal Bridal Couture
Part I - In Floral Splendor
CREATIVE DIRECTION, ART DIRECTION, PHOTOGRAPHY & STYLING | Bhavika Vanmalli
FLORAL DESIGN | Wildeflower
DRESSES | Nesty Odina
ACCESSORIES & ADORNMENTS | All About Romance
HAIR & MAKEUP | Teri Tomsett
MODELS | Chante Bruwer & Mimi Hsiung
SKIRTS | Loca Bridal
VENUE | L'auberge Country Hideaway
PHOTO TEAM | Vikesh & Harshika
creative team
This editorial demonstrated my ability to lead concept-to-completion visual campaigns, manage interdisciplinary collaboration, and craft cohesive narratives through fashion, photography and styling. The final series of images captured a poetic and yet grounded visual language — merging art direction, storytelling, and sustainability. This serves as a testament to my creative vision and production capabilities.
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