Xander and Thea ~ International Fine Art Wedding Photography

Alethiea is the Scottish Italian fine art wedding and lifestyle photographer behind Xander and Thea. With her partner Krushi, she expertly captures weddings, engagements and couple shoots.

'I am based in Birmingham and shoot both nationwide and internationally. I love travelling and would welcome the opportunity to shoot weddings even further afield than Europe.'

Xander and Thea, International Fine Art Wedding Photography, www.xanderandthea.com

'My background lies in stone sculpture and installation, as well as fine art and fashion photography. A few years ago, I was commuting from Edinburgh to London for work during the week, but in order to save money to go travelling I started second shooting weddings at the weekend.'

'At the end of my first day second shooting I had aching jaws from smiling so much and salty cheeks from tearing up behind my camera during the speeches! My heart felt like it was about to burst into a million little joyous pieces over these two total strangers. I was dumbfounded. I had fallen head over heels in love with weddings, the real people and real emotion. I loved that I could create a tangible product that celebrated love, family and nostalgia. I felt so honoured to be there.'

Xander and Thea, International Fine Art Wedding Photography, www.xanderandthea.com


'One week before returning from my travels, whilst sitting on a deserted beach in the early morning sun in Morondava, Madagascar, I decided I was going to leave fashion and start my own wedding photography business. The rest, as they say, is history.'

'My signature style is vibrant, romantic and natural. I draw on my background in fashion and sculpture to focus on beautiful colours, shape and texture. My images portray genuine moments of emotion and thoughtful details, which are captured in an unobtrusive way. I lightly direct my couples so that they feel comfortable but there is no strict posing regime. Each of my images tells their very own story and holds a special moment in time forever.'

Xander and Thea, International Fine Art Wedding Photography, www.xanderandthea.com

'I love the butterflies before a wedding, the expectation, and that moment the groom turns and looks at his bride, smiles, and fails at suppressing his emotions. I love seeing a couple's personalities come through in all the little details. I love the stories being told and how a wedding brings strangers together in laughter. I am a total romantic; I love holding my breath and just waiting ever so still for the moment to reveal itself.'

'My work is inspired by my own love story. We met in Kuala Lumpur airport departure lounge. I sneezed, he said bless you, and we have spent nearly every day together since, travelling the globe and setting up home back in the UK. I am inspired by the way my partner holds me, the sweet little conversations we have about our life together and the way he looks after me. I find great inspiration in the early morning sunshine, the sun on my skin and the sound of waves at the beach, my home region (Liguria/Tuscany) in Italy, glossy magazines, the pre Raphaelites, High Renaissance art, and South African contemporary Fine Art photographers.'

Xander and Thea, International Fine Art Wedding Photography, www.xanderandthea.com

Alethiea knew when she set up her business that she wanted to offer her clients more than just images.

'I really wanted to provide a fine art experience for my couples, so I searched worldwide to find the best album providers and products. I love the idea of ‘the artisan’, pretty packaging and receiving little surprises, so this was very important for me to achieve within Xander & Thea.'

'We offer one package at a cost of £1400 to keep things simple. This includes a pre wedding consultation, engagement shoot (30 images on a personalised CD and 12 x 16” print), up to 10 hours coverage with assistant/2nd shooter, a minimum of 400 images on a silver USB engraved with the couples names and a personalised couples website with password protected online gallery.'
'Albums by Queensberry or Neve Albums can be added and collections start from £1850 (wedding package + album). We also create bespoke packages for shorter midweek weddings, elopements or proposals.'

Xander and Thea, International Fine Art Wedding Photography, www.xanderandthea.com

2014 sees the beginning of a very exciting project for Xander and Thea.

'Krushi adores space and I think there is something so romantic about lying down and watching the stars together. There is something profound in it. We decided that to coincide with our new website that launches in January 2014, we wanted to incorporate our love of space into our weddings and therefore purchased a professional telescope that can team up with our cameras. If the skies are clear on your wedding night we will capture a view of space for you at the end of the night to treasure forever.'

Xander and Thea, International Fine Art Wedding Photography, www.xanderandthea.com

What a wonderfully romantic addition to your wedding photos! For more information head over to www.xanderandthea.com or connect with Alethiea via twitter and facebook.

Much love,

Franky

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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.

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