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I was commissioned by a daughter to make a portrait of her parents for her mother’s birthday. They arrived on location dressed to the nines (tux! white beaded gown!), and we created some pretty formal traditional portraits. And suddenly the formal facade slipped and they started laughing. I love this shot of the parent beaming at their daughter – their joy and happiness is so real!
More from Sunday’s Harvard Square Engagement Portraits. Trent came along with me for the shoot, and we had a great time with J. and C. – even taking a mid-shoot beer break.
nautical wall
moments before we were displaced by an outdoor yoga class
snuggled up in corner booth at the bar
My Forth Worth rituals: cherry lime slush at Sonic, brisket and pickles at Cousins bbq, indulging in the extra time expected to ‘put my face on,’ channeling as much of my mother-in-law’s grace and charm as I can muster, and, of course, seeing the cast of Texans with whom I have now become good friends. In that cast of characters I include this lovely bride, K.
She is a most delightful person, and I was delighted for her when, during the reception of a wedding she shot with me in Dallas last December, she squeezed my hand and whispered that she herself was engaged. I was thrilled and honored to be asked to photograph another photographer’s wedding, and tickled that as a matter of course – the entire day was scheduled around the best possible light.
A vintage garden party theme. Birdcages and flowers, Flowers and more birdcages. An easy romantic vibe. After the ceremony at their familys’ chapel, the guests met in Aledo for a tented reception at The Parson’s Table. Picnic baskets and picnic blankets, dancing and laughing. And they were sent off with rose petals to . . . B surprised K their honeymoon destination asking her to make sure to pack a swimsuit, a sweater and a passport. That’s my kind of adventure!
Destination? Joy, I’m pretty sure.
all smiles and laughter on the way to the wedding
soft pink ties for the gentlemen echoed in the boutonniere
some kind of stunning
the wedding party watches as Dad gives the bride away
amazing shot by Lynn – moment of prayer
groomsmen. ah, the rowdy good times.
still life with bible
hand crocheted doilies over the candles – vintage romance.
singing and dancing
Cake topper custom of their dogs – a nod to their first date which was at a dog park
Many congratulations to you both!
One of my favorites from this morning’s engagement portrait session with the beautiful J. and the tough-it-out C. – who heroically made it through the entire session with a broken elbow. Recognize this bar?
Still wading through all the images that Lynn and I photographed in Fort Worth last weekend.
A little peek: I love this picture of the bride getting her veil placed.
Some more, please?
You got it.
Friday night wedding. Urbane elegance.
E and L met me in the late afternoon to indulge in a pre-ceremony portrait session. The ICA, waterfront and a little avenue of surprisingly clean bricks and loading docks behind A Street lent us a beautiful urban Boston backdrop.
The ground floor of the Artists for Humanity was transformed with a suspended ceiling of paper lanterns hung over the black and white embroidered table cloths. Led by the rabbi, the congregation sang the brides into the ceremony. Under the chuppah at the far end of the space E & L were witnessed by their families and friends as they signed the ketubah and said their vows.
L’s dry humor leaves me in equal parts amused and puzzled. Her snark extended into charming asides during the ceremony. After dinner it was a quick horah and onto the dance party.
Many congratulations to you both!
At the ICA
Quiet moment with the city in the background
Just the right amount of wind to add movement to the hair and dresses. Thanks, Universe.
Top floor studio at Artists for Humanity reflected in glass
Watching guests to arrive, with a little heckling
The chuppah as seen from the mezzanine, through this field of paper lanterns.
pretty cake
And L changes into her regular clothes (plus one tuxedo t-shirt) before the last dance.
Just in case I can’t post more before I head over to another wedding in Fort Worth tomorrow, here’s one of my favorites from last Saturday’s wedding.
E & L at the ICA
An image from Friday evening’s beautiful wedding that makes me giggle:
