My first photographic story during my first year of Level 3 in Fashion at Cleveland College of Art and Design explored themes of maximalism in fashion photography, while also delving into wedding photography. However, instead of adhering to the typical extravagant style, I experimented with the concept of "maximalism" as an idea rather than a physical aesthetic.

The story, titled For Richer, For Poorer, was inspired by the classic UK marriage vows and centered around a "chav wedding." The bride, Eve, wears a white ensemble consisting of a cropped polo top, matching shell suit trackies, and Nike Air Max 95s in the OG colorway. The groom, Guy, sports a coral blue Stone Island crew neck long sleeve jumper, black tracksuit bottoms, and gold Nike TNs.

This concept was inspired by a recent visit to Gretna Green, a location historically known for runaway weddings following the 1754 Marriage Act in England and Wales. At that time, young lovers could marry without parental consent if they were over 16 (in Scotland, the age was lower). I imagined this couple as young, rebellious lovers in a Romeo and Juliet scenario, running off to marry in secret—celebrating alone in a local pub, just the two of them against the world. It was a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, capturing the essence of youthful defiance and love.

Here’s the outcome.