September 7, 2010
What happens as a reception winds down and you have two photographers that love to play with light and toys? They break out a carbon fibre tripod with RRS BH-55 ball I have in the car for landscaping shooting, mount the D3 and start playing with their SB-900 Speedlights and do light paintings in the pitch black night. This photo was a collaboration with Doug Levy who knows lighting inside and out and is a fantastic shooter. Doug’s the “invisible” man painting the heart.
September 2, 2010
Beth and Chris had a rocking reception where everyone was all smiles from beginning to end. The reception was held at The Ledgemont Country Club and the setting could not have been better. We started with formals before anyone was there and I loved the time we had to hang out with the families and close friends. The dance floor was constantly filled and this crew really knew how to have a great time.
Beth and Chris are a great couple who really knew how to enjoy themselves with smiles on their faces throughout the day as they celebrated with family and friends.
The ceremony was held at St. Mary’s in Shrewsbury where Beth grew up. She spent the morning getting ready at her childhood home and it was special to see where she came from since she was starting a new journey that afternoon. Chris is one of the most outgoing and personable guys I’ve met. My favorite shot of him is the first one of he and Beth after he exits the church. You can see him visibly exhaling. All of his buddies gave him a little ribbing because you don’t often see Chris “off his game”.
Part II which covers a wild formals session and the party will be coming Monday.
August 19, 2010
A quick peek at one of my favorite images from last weekend. I love to tell the story of a bride transitioning from one family to another. From her family that raised her to the family that she and her husband will create on their wedding day. I love how you see the progression using the family photographs in the background. Much more to come.
March 21, 2010
This is one of my favorite B&W images from 2009. I l pride myself on being a photojournalist during the day and capturing the moments as they unfold because for me, it’s all part of telling a wedding story. Here’s the backstory for this photo.
The bride is running late and Chris has been left alone in the Sacristy by his best man while he went to check on the limo and it’s whereabouts. There was joking and small talk to kill the nerves, but once Chris was alone he became still and held his hands together almost like he was in prayer. He had the 1000 yard stare and realized the magnitude of the day. When Chris saw this photo in their gallery he just laughed and said “Man, I was really worried that she realized she could do better!”
February 27, 2010
How do you top of a unique event like Inspire Boston? The Jug Band! These fellas and ladies have been playing every Wednesday night at the Colonial Inn for the last 30 years. After the pizza party at LensProToGo about 20 people were left and evryone migrated back to the Colonial Inn for a last couple of hours of socializing. You had 30 wedding photographers whipping out everything from their cameras to mobile phones. One time when I Looked back there were literally 5 cameras and 10 phones up and at the go. The clarinetist is the a member of the White Heat Swing Orchestra and they played a wedding I shot last spring and were a blast to listen and watch. Nothing like everyone in the band in white dinner jackets to bring a little classic class back to a wedding reception.
These were all shot using a D700 at ISO 6400. Not the prettiest pictures in the world, but when you need the shot even in the worst light they deliver! As a photojournalistic wedding photographer I’m looking to capture small moments and nights like this are great practice for weddings and more importantly, they’re a lot of fun!
