Sorry for the delay on this post guys - we've had a difficult time finding any form of reliable internet access since we landed in Tortola - but as you can see, I've managed to outlast the spotty service and make it work just long enough to share this beautiful wedding. I'm debuting our new blog gallery/slideshow feature for you to enjoy even more of this picture perfect day. As we're featuring over 100 images here, I figured why not go ahead and treat this like our first 100 from 1 series on the new blog? For those not in the know, we started our 100:1 series back on our old blog a little over two years ago, with the idea that we would take a minute to offer some commentary about how we approach a wedding as photographers and give y'all a little insight into our minds as we shoot.
New gallery feature plus a 100:1 - all kinds of goodness for you today!
Jill + Ben - I hope you think it was worth the wait! |
Jill + Ben
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Wedding
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May 16, 2009
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Watercolor
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| Probably the most fun I've ever had photographing a dress - roaming all over a gorgeous home, looking for ways to incorporate the surroundings... a nice way to kick off the day. |
| Whenever I photograph details, I try to offer a backdrop that compliments the day - or at least that particular portion of the day. With a house so lovely, there were limitless opportunities for picture taking. The decision, then, became WHICH elements to incorporate. Since this was a destination beach wedding, I wanted to look for colors and textures that reflected that spirit. Blues, sea foam greens, sandy browns and tans... and a coral-shaped candlestick holder were all perfect pairings to compliment our theme. |
| Bridal prep coverage is often centered around showing the beauty (and almost ceremonial dressing) of the bride... |
| Groom prep coverage follows along the same lines, but somehow usually ends up just a little humorous... |
| I think the best portraits incorporate great light... |
| or if you get really lucky... |
| I could devote a whole post to their first sight - so sweet. Just be sure to watch it unfold in their blog gallery up top... |
| For me, the best part of being a wedding photographer is showing our clients all the things they didn't get to see on their wedding day; the little glances, the funny faces, the tear from an unexpected crier, or the overwhelming joy and love from two mothers - one gaining a daughter and the other so proud of the woman her daughter has become. |
| I adore this glance from Ben - realizing he was getting mobbed by fans/paparazzi from all sides :) |
| When we arrived at the beach about 15 minutes prior to the ceremony, the skies overhead were rather promising... |
| I've left these two as-shot, but the concept here was to isolate Jill and her father against a vast expanse of blue. In post when designing an album or fulfilling a print order, I would likely create more sky and 'erase' any of the distracting elements - such as the sliver of roof line you can see poking out. |
| Blogstalkers and past clients will notice that this is a shot I go for a lot. When photographing a processional we have to make decisions about where to stand and who to watch. I don't want to be running all over the place during your walk down the aisle, it's your moment - not mine. So Charles and I both try to look for angles that will give us the maximum amount of coverage. From my vantage point, I was able to capture Jill's entrance AND the groom's reaction. Charles shoots for the same multi-purpose angle, but we make sure to offer different perspectives of the same moment - BONUS for having two (or more) photographers! |
| Jill paused, struggling to hold back tears, and was able to get through their vows without any mascara mishaps... |
| Luckily her new father-in-law didn't have to worry about makeup ;) |
| I've said it before, but I'll say it again - I just adore the way a smitten man looks at his new bride... |
| Congratulations, Newlyweds! |
| Less than four minutes after recessing up the aisle the skies broke loose and everyone fled to escape the rain - but Jill + Ben were troopers and allowed us to snag a few shots like this, even as the rain came down. |
| We found cover under the front porch for a few more couple portraits... one of my favorite parts of the day - just knowing that these photographs will be cherished by future generations and hung on the walls of the home that our newly married friends will build together.... (I know, I'm a complete sap!) |
| These types of shots are about setting the scene ... so that someone who wasn't there can look at the pictures and feel like they were - because they have seen the 'big picture' plus the hundreds of little pictures that show the heart of the day. |
| I love formal dances and am always so disappointed when people forgo this tradition... pictures like these easily illustrate why the dances are another highlight of my day. |
| For our photographer friends out there, you might notice a shift in our work that takes place somewhere during the reception - typically right after dinner - where Charles and I both swap out our telephoto lenses for wide angles and get right in the mix of things. To me, wide angles offer a real sense of energy to the work - where you can get yourself right up against the moments. |
| Again just my opinion here, but I think this shot wouldn't have worked as well with a telephoto trained only on the bride - you would be seeing part of the story, sure - but this lens, thisclose to the action allows the viewer to feel like part of the circle. |
| And a note to my brides - beware of 'exits' where you don't offer your intoxicated friends something to toss - you just might get a few cups hurled in your direction! ;) |
| Thumbs up to a wonderful wedding! Thank you for inviting us to capture such a beautiful day. |
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