Water flows from a large seashell into the bride's hands as the waves roll in behind them—an intimate beach ritual.

An Ethereal Post-Wedding Shoot at the Edge of the Sea

Photographed by Lima de Miguel

At sunrise, when the sky melts into the sea and everything is washed in soft pastel, Anastasia and Vadim met the ocean—this time not for vows, but for reflection. Captured by Lima de Miguel, this post-wedding session is a quiet study in connection, memory, and mood.

The bride sits poised at the shoreline as the groom walks away, a moment of distance and reflection.

“We would love to share with you a post-wedding session that truly moved us,” the photographers shared, “both because of the unique, palpable connection between Anastasia and Vadim, and the visual universe we were able to create together.” That universe unfolded between sea and sand—minimal, serene, and deeply intimate.

A serene bride stands veiled by the ocean under the pale moon, captured in still black and white.
A bride lifts a textured white shell to the sky, the crescent moon barely visible in the distance.
A bride beneath a wide veil gazes forward with the moon above and the ocean stretching behind her.

Anastasia wore a pared-back white dress, its sculptural sleeves dancing with the ocean breeze, while a veil drifted like mist over her shoulders. Instead of florals, she held a seashell—weathered, white, and full of meaning. Passed down through her family, the shell replaced a traditional bouquet: a quiet gesture that spoke volumes. “A delicate gesture that blends tradition, memory, and natural beauty,” the photographers said.

A close-up of the couple’s intertwined arms, showcasing their wedding rings and an intimate, affectionate pose.
Water flows from a large seashell into the bride's hands as the waves roll in behind them—an intimate beach ritual.
The veiled bride walks barefoot along the shore, her figure ghostlike in the soft evening haze.
The bride sits on a white chair in the surf while the groom stands beside her, both framed by gentle evening waves.
The bride walks alone at golden hour, her wide-brimmed veil glowing in the last light of day.
A styled flatlay of wedding details—shells, Moët bottle, and veil—laid gently on golden sand.
A soft close-up of the bride’s hat and veil, with delicate textures and gentle shoreline light.
A close-up of the bride’s wrist adorned with a two-tone gold watch, captured against her minimalist white dress.
A dreamy image of the bride partially submerged in water, her veil billowing softly around her.

Together they played with elements—champagne glasses shaped like shells, footsteps dissolving into the tide, the groom fully submerged in saltwater in his black suit. It wasn’t about perfection; it was about presence. “Each image speaks of silence, intimacy, and that peacefulness that comes when all you need is to be together.”

A Moët champagne bottle is swept up by a crashing wave, captured in crisp black and white.
A barefoot couple stands close together on wet sand, the golden sunset casting a warm glow on their feet.
The groom floats effortlessly on calm ocean waters, arms spread wide in a moment of quiet release.
The couple clinks seashell-shaped goblets by the sea, toasting with waves softly rolling in.

There’s a freedom in doing things your way, especially after the day has passed and the expectations fall away. This session, shot on a secluded beach, offers a reminder: beauty doesn’t need a script. Sometimes, all you need is the sea, each other, and a shell that tells your story.

The bride sits on the shore with the tide at her feet, her translucent veil draped over her like a shell.

Wedding team

PHOTOGRAPHY: @limademiguel

BRIDE: @anastasia_guleva

MAKEUP & HAIR: @stesha_stylist_

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