Weblog Entry 8.19.06

I shot a wedding last weekend as a 'second' with a wonderful photographer, Rick Barge, of Barge Photography. The wedding was at Spring Grove, an absolutely gorgeous setting. Everywhere you looked was another perfect backdrop for a photograph! As always, here are a few of my favorites from the day.

The bride's beautiful bouquet...

Gentlemen ...

The bride getting photographed by Rick, while I got this shot ...

A fashionistic photo ...

During the ceremony, this little girl kept poking her head out to watch what was going on in the front of the church. So, I had to photograph her ...

I know a lot of churches nowadays don't want people to 'throw' anything at the end of the ceremony. Mostly because they don't like to clean up, but I am still a sucker for throwing rose petals. They are always appropriate, and they add such a splash of color at the end. Love it! So, glad that Spring Grove hasn't stopped people from doing this wonderful celebration.

A stolen kiss in the limo before heading off to get post-ceremony photos taken.

Beautiful...

The lighting about an hour before sunset is the most flattering. It adds a nice warm tone to everything without the harsh shadows that afternoon sun casts. This is every photographer's favorite time to do photos. Unfortunately it only lasts for about a half hour or so depending on the day and weather.

Rick took full advantage of this amazing warm light and got them out on a bridge for photographs before leaving Spring Grove for the reception.

I always get a handful of couples who are always in such a hurry to get to the reception (for obvious reasons), but if you look at the last two photographs, you'll see that if you can hold out for some 'alone' time after everyone else is gone to be photographed, you really get some amazing stuff.

Remember: after the day is gone, photographs are one of the only things you have to remember your special day. Take advantage of it.

A HUGE thank-you to Rick Barge for allowing me to accompany him to this wedding. I really enjoyed working with him and what an amazing wedding!!

Congratulations to Stephanie and Brian Beck (the new couple)!