Engagement sessions should entail lots of cuddling. Especially if the way you enjoy life is exploring and strolling through the woods together. I love incorporating a documentary approach even into engagement/portraiture sessions as doing an activity results in more natural moments.
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I felt like this was a soft bit of photographic poetry. Hopefully saying something different to each person, but also capturing the freedom of slipping off your shoes after the wedding ceremony and giving hugs to the bride and groom as everyone gathers.
Sometimes you sweat, especially in the summer when the energy before the ceremony is building. And...usually a bridesmaid will be there to help you out, haha. Recently, well after the wedding I saw on Facebook that Daniella posted a photo of her doing this same maneuver for one of her friends!
The wait. Standing alone in front of all of your closest friends and family while already feeling emotional and excited to see your partner. The beginning of a ceremony is such a cruel buildup for a groom, and I love witnessing all of the ways people handle this. Personally, I had a severe case of tunnel vision and only remember watching my wife make her way up the isle (at least when I could see through my tears).
"I have a room all to myself; It is nature" - Henry David Thoreau
“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” -Ernestine Ulmer
I grew up in Alaska, and this am always trying to talk people into winter engagement sessions, haha. Layers look great in photographs, and snow is such fun. The cold forces a certain closeness. Plus, you can have a snowball fight.
A simple gesture...a gift, and so powerful. A bracelet from a family member which may stay in the family for generations. I am always on my toes to capture these little gestures throughout the day. They all come together to tell the story of your event, and how your loved ones show that they love you.
I am a sucker for a tent shot. A scene setter, if you will. I always try to capture the environment and a feeling for the setting for an event. I think weather, clouds and nature can bring you back to the memories of the day the same as any other photograph.
Wedding guests are so special. Between family and your guests, it is ultimately why you even host a wedding. Arguably, all those people should never be in one location at the same time...it's amazing. This little one and dad came all the way from Alaska for the wedding of their friend. That's love.