January 18, 2008

• Coast to Coast….

  And Back Again!!

  It was a shockingly cold morning in Southern California
  when I took off for Florida way back before Christmas.
  I walked down the jetway with everything I’d need for the
  next 30 days packed into two extraordinarily heavy carry
  on bags.

  (I *refuse* to check baggage, it feels like something ALWAYS
  goes wrong, lol)

  Now, I’m reaching the end of those thirty days, and my bags
  are bursting with new camera toys and heavy coats. I’ve been
  in a half a dozen states and taken a plethora of quick business
  trips and adventures here on the East coast. It’s been awesome!

  That said, I’m typing this from my latest desk… Near Cumming, GA
  where I’m photographing a winter wedding that has the potential
  to REALLY become a “Winter Wonderland” as they’re calling for
  a second series of snow flurries and a low in the 20′s!

  I’m about to head out to shoot a lovely Bridesmaid luncheon so I’d
  better cut this short… But not before I post up some of the photos
  from my recent “Two Bride Experience”

  
  

  Blair and Elizabeth are both married to wonderful men.
  Liz for nearly 6 years, and Blair for nearly two… And yet,
  they both had a horror story to share with me about their
  wedding photographers.

  Pictures that looked awful, mean personalities, even
  photographers so loud and ubiquitous that they “stole
  the show” from the bride and groom.

  So… After all that time, they were finally going to get the photos
  they’d always wanted!!

  
  But here’s the kicker – Elizabeth is my sister, and Blair is my cousin!
  
  So *I* not only got to take pictures of beautiful brides, but also had half
  my family’s Christmas presents figured out

  Just Like…. Her Wedding Day.

  

  My Lovely Sister…

  

  Crazy…. Depth.

  
  Have I mentioned how much I love my new 5D yet?
  The depth of field, and contrast it achieves straight out of camera is AMAZING!
  

  Our location of choice was once again the Inn where I was born and raised…
  The Chalet Suzanne. These next few photos were shot atop the dining room,
  over the lake.

  Detailed….
  
  
  
  
  
  A “Marilyn Moment…

  

  Blair let me shoot Elizabeth first, and played “Maid of Honor” while
  we explored the Chalet the first time… Then she ran home and we took
  a few of just her, and the two together!

  

  Of course, I got Blair to model a bit even without her wedding garb

  

  Liz…

  

  ….Being Liz

  

  My Mother even came down to see how things were going…

  

  Details…

  

  THEN, we went back up to the rooftop… See, Blair had changed,
  and we simply had to shoot up there again. I think you’ll see why

  

  A bit of an artistic edit…

  

  Can’t decide if I like this one or not, lol.
  The next one however is one of my new all time favorite images

  “Mystery”

  

  Seeing a trend in locations??

  

  They really got into the whole “spinning” thing

  

  See?

  

  I love their dresses in this one….

  
  

  
  Time to Re-Primp…

  

  And here’s the last one…
  The first thing BOTH Brides asked me, was whether or not we
  could shoot in the Chalet Bar… And I’ll admit, I was initially not
  very into the concept… I’m so glad they talked me into it!

  

  And now it’s rehearsal time, I’ll talk to you all again soon,
  SO many more photos and stories to post

  Please be praying for us as we travel and work this weekend,
  we need it!!

  Many Blessings

  

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