...Weddings Galore!!This Summer and Fall have brought wedding after wedding, and adventure
after adventure... I've shot in California, Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Georgia,
Tennessee, and many places in between!
It really has been a blessing to me, but I figured that for it to be complete I
really SHOULD share it with you
You know, it's funny really... My sleep cycle has been fairly good so far this
Fall, but for some reason catching the late flight into LAX from South Florida
last night has left it all messed up, I'm still awake!!
But, enough of my frivolous explanations, let's get on with the stories!!
Where to start though?
Hmmm....
A Few Months Ago:I got a call from
Ingrid Joy, who is one of Scott Roberts protege's and an
incredible artist in her own right. She asked if I could help her shoot a
wedding up in Long Beach on short notice, and as the weekend was
open and I was already on the West Coast I couldn't help but agree.
We arrived at the wedding parties hotel in plenty of time to capture their
getting ready, and we had an absolute blast doing so!
I really enjoyed working with Ingrid too, she has a fantastic eye for posing,
and was truly entertaining as she worked with the Bride and Groom.
Ten points for you Ingrid!
And now... For my favorite part; the pictures!
"Hanky Panky"
Many thanks to the marvelous Canon 85mm F1.2L for making
many of these images possible.... I love you.
"One For The Ladies"
"Preparations..."
There was a lot of giggling going on...
(I know the water bottle doesn't belong, and I have several images
from after Ingrid removed it, but this one was just too genuine to
pass up!)
Of course.... The Cake!
The wedding was held in a beautiful Japanese garden, that really
left everyone glowing... It was lovely!
"Serenity"
A Rose Like No Other.....
When I spotted those roses, I just couldn't resist!
Lovely, eh?
As the time for the ceremony drew near, the groom waited anxiously
but excited, he was a blast, and a HUGE football fan... They even had
their grand entrance to the Super Bowl theme!
Ready...
Steady...
Go....
No really... Go!
As beautiful as the ceremony was, the party was equally fun.
This was my first ever Asian wedding, and I've got to say, you
guys know how to have fun (and you have some of the most hilarious
dance moves ever, I'm jealous!!).
Food Time..
Portrait Time....
Hmmmm I've now been awake for about 24 hours so my normal goal
for fluidity in posts is a bit shot, haha... Here's a couple of images from
other recent weddings
Christian And Melissa DeGeorge in Jupiter, FL... This weekend!
Nathan and Katie Fowler in Atlanta, GA in September 
And one of my favorite photos from their reception
Over 400 people there, and at least half of them were on the massive
dance floor... The energy was wonderful!
There are more, but here's one of my favorites from
Arizona last weekend
And that's all for me folks... I've got to get to sleep, or to work,
or something!! As always, I'd love to know what your favorite
image is, and please don't hesitate to let me know if I can be
praying for you...
When you ask, it encourages my own walk with Him, which
is oh so important, so help me out!
Blessings to you and yours
________________________________________________________
P.S. If you're interested in having truly unique images at your wedding,
or you know someone who might... Drop me a line! We're currently
booking for 2008 and 2009 with prime dates being snapped up fast,
so don't miss your opportunity... I'd love to capture your special day!
Email: Eric [at] BlueShoePhotography.com
www.BlueShoePhotography.com
Comments (84)
lol @ hanky panky!
Serenity is a great shot btw! It's one of my faves from your shots so far.
Thanks man... Glad you like it!
The one of the guy wiping his head is awesome.
I love the Hanky Panky one, simply because it is darling. But my fav. is the one with the confetti, falling all around and the joy on the couple's faces. You have been an incredibly busy person. Breathe...don't forget to do that. Your work is lovely as always. Thank you for sharing!
Dude, I like them all but the last one REALLY stand out! Good stuff!
wow, you've been busy! beautiful images. we'll have to hook up once we both get a chance to breathe.
Wonderful images....
I think the last one is my favorite.
I like your new profile pic too. How young you look (ARE)! Stop by my site and see my kids in Halloween costumes.
. . .Also, you can pray for my Uncle George. His wife (my Aunt Sue) passed away last week. She was only 61.
Those are the photos people will charish forever! I loved them all!
Very good work!
*hugs*
Wow -- you have been busy -- I LOVE Serenity -- and of the wedding pics, I like Go...
It amazing to see how much you've improved just over the last few months...
the last image is my favorite...you nailed the emotion, action and light
(that orange wall really anchors the photography)
Even though I am only 18, and no where near getting married-when I DO, YOU are going to take my pictures.
These are gorgeous.
gorgeous photos!
I love the hanky panky picture as well as the last one with the rose petals! Simply gorgeous!
In regards to prayer request...you could be praying that I finish out this semester well! My life has been crazy busy, and I would just like to finish out this semester strong! Thanks!
great photos eric! as usual, of course
i almost want to get married soon just so that you can take my pictures... silly i know. BUT, if i still can get in contact with you whenever i DO get married... you'll be the first one i call. just so you know. even though that is years away. lol.
get some sleep!
oh, i love them all. you have some serious talent!!!
would you happen to know of anyone in Kentucky that does anything like you do??? we need family pictures in a crazy way, but i want something different this time. Let me know! Thanks!!
You pretty much stole the show with my whole "lets go outside to take some portraits really quick" notion...
Sick as a dog, junk all over my room, D200 focus is all over the board, and 4 events to process... Ugh! Good to be alive and have the opportunities that are before me though I guess...
Played with the 50mm f/1.4 AF today at Calumet for a minute to double check my focus errors, and *that* lens front focuses by a considerable amount. Gonna either send in the D200 and get it serviced, and if that doesn't work then I guess I'll dump it for a D300, or go Canon, I dunno...
=Matt=
Some of the photos have some focusing problems, but the rest look great. Serenity is just beautiful.
They are all really good! I really like the "go" photo, may sound crazy but it really made me think, and there is something very unique about it!
It was good to receive an update from you, glad to hear you are doing well!
Prayer for me if you don't mind, just pray that I will have wisdom to know the line between giving my students grace in letting them not pay and asking for payment... If I were rich I would give free Sign Language classes...But, I have a few students that aren't paying me right now and I don't want to say anything, but I probably should... I always, since I started teaching 5 years ago, like to have 1 person in each of my classes that I let take for free. Because, the only S.L. class I ever took, the friend let me take for free, because she knew I couldn't afford it. So, thus, as a way of tithing with my talents, I like to let 1 student take for free, but it becomes a problem when more than 1 starts not paying. God is good and always meets needs and I have been very blessed with some great students and great bosses. But, as I start teaching, possibly, the biggest class I have ever taught, in GA. I want to have God's wisdom. Thanks!
What can I be praying for you about?
~Elizabeth
Favorite has to be the last....the confetti and the joy are wonderful. I also like the the bride looking so relaxed and happy on the bed, and serentiy. Hope you get some rest!
Please pray for me to heal.....I am starting a rather stict wellness diet that is supposed to get rid of the inflamation and toxicity in my body, and kick up my metabolism ....been in way too much pain of late and hoping this is what God has led me to for help.
You are invited for Thanksgiving! Hope to see you before then though! Praying for you, Jenny
beautiful as always! 2009,huh? If I *ever* get married, you're going to be so in demand at that point people will have to book five years in advance
great stuff.
"Hanky Panky" and "Serenity" are just beautiful. In fact, all of them are great! I really enjoy your site and look forward to every new post!
I've commented on some of the first few ones before. I do love the expression on the bride's face in the last shot...definitely well captured, amigo.
Oh, and you wrote "Gride and Groom". What exactly is a Gride? ;)