I don't know if this was a guest, a passerby, or an Arlington town employee...but they seemed to be awaiting the bride and groom's arrival in a manner that suited the DMV, or a government position. For some reason there seemed to be a bit of humor in this image, and I felt it matched the setting of the town hall wedding well.
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I always giggle, and can't help but snap a photo when I see a classic multitasking parent. Over the years, many iterations of mom or dad holding wine, beer (multiple beers!), while rocking a little one have been been captured. Coincidentally, these two hail from Alaska (my home state) and made the epic journey to support Justine and Marc's recent wedding along the Charles at the Museum of industry and innovation.
Some of my own favorite and distinct memories of my wedding came from friends. I love documenting how weddings bring other couples together. Serving to remind each of us how special our partner is, and slowing life down. I loved how "in the moment", and unaware of the world these two were.
In my mind, there is a blurred, almost abstract moment for each bride and/or groom as they are bustled from their prep and moved to the ceremony. This transition is often fleeting. I think the ambiguity of this image alludes to the speed and gravity of that transition in a unique way.
A quick kiss and a hug to one another after the ceremony is all that was needed (coupled with finding fantastic light) for a dramatic portrait. Even the most camera shy, and uncomfortable person knows how to hold the hand of the person they just married...and usually that's all it takes.