Ines disanto

Still photographing for the immensely talented hair stylist — and now dear friend — Tara Mary Alice, I had the privilege of capturing her latest styled fashion shoot featuring the exquisite designs of *Ines Di Santo**. To me, Ines Di Santo represents nothing less than the rebirth of Hollywood glamour: gowns that exude both romance and cinematic elegance in every detail.*

Her designs evoke a sense of timeless allure, reminiscent of old Hollywood icons, yet reimagined for the modern bride. One gown in particular instantly transported me to the unforgettable image of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic fan lift — its daring slit at the side balancing sophistication with a whisper of seduction. Photographing it felt like walking the line between allure and refinement, a celebration of femininity that was at once powerful and graceful.

Experimenting with flash, bounce, and natural light, I sought to sculpt these gowns in ways that accentuated their drama, texture, and romance. Light became my brushstroke, painting each frame with the same elegance the gowns themselves embodied. To my delight, my work has since been featured on Ines Di Santo’s official Instagram — an honour that feels serendipitous, as my own photographic style leans toward the language of Hollywood: timeless, refined, and quietly powerful.

An Ines Di Santo gown is impossible not to fall in love with. Her designs marry romance with glamour, creating a kind of visual poetry that translates effortlessly into timeless imagery — photographs that don’t simply capture a dress, but preserve a feeling that lingers long after the shutter closes.