A fun little vignette of the Bride and Groom standing "backstage" awaiting their walk and introduction into the reception.
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Hugs for the win. Wedding days are filled with such emotion, and I love capturing how each guest shows their support of a couple and enjoys the day.
I tend to integrate a number of environmental images into every wedding day. I believe images such as these not only document the physical location of the event, but in years to come, hopefully stir memories of smells (ocean salt) and sounds (wind, gulls)...which can transport you back to the wedding day.
I love it when couples relax, cut loose and be themselves at a wedding. It is surprisingly hard to do, as you are overwhelmed by the achievement of pulling off hosting such an epic event, and being pulled in a million directions by loved ones.
A simple, quiet, found detail of the wedding dress awaiting to be put on.
It only takes 1.4 seconds to capture a straight faced, smile, look at the camera formal photograph. I find that often the more memorable image happens immediately before or after the structured image, in which the bridal party is allowed to just be themselves. It is hilarious and personalized when people at a wedding are left to their own devices and given freedom.
If anyone if familiar with Martin Parr's work...this reminds me of his obsessions/compositions. The classic pattern of a New England church carpet with the wedding dress passing by during the trip to the alter.