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Every wedding is different - it is not only the people but how they
relate to each other in front of a camera. This has nothing to do
with how much in love they are, but how relaxed they allow themselves to
be. This couple was not comfortable in front of the camera for our
pre-wedding shoot. But after they saw their proofs, they were completely
natural -- whether or not they
were being photographed and accommodating. The results show some interesting
sequences and some private moments. In addition, they made
themselves available, time-wise, for a couple of hour long posing
sessions: in the bride's dressing room, and after the ceremony and
before the reception.
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Both were concerned that their eyes
would be closed for every shot. That did not happen. |
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The groom-to-be was a little
uncomfortable, so we tried some playful poses. It worked. |
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This is the picture they chose for
their engagement announcement. |
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I liked this - for a moment they were
oblivious to the camera & absorbed in each other. |
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Day of the Wedding |
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The wedding took place at the Circular
Manor, Saratoga. |
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I was completely entranced by the
interior and the woodwork. |
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The wood is cross-cut oak and the
detail just drew me in. |
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A sun lit corner of the living room. |
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Had just enough time to photograph the
rooms before the bride arrived. |
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While she was getting ready, she helped her
dad with some finishing touches. |
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Here, her friend applies the finishing
touches to her make-up. |
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We were early enough to get some
photographs in the brides boudoir. |
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It was hard to pick just a few
examples. |
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See what I mean? |
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Finally it was time to leave and her
matron of honor takes care of some finishing touches. |
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One last check to make sure everything
is in place. |
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The staircase was too beautiful to
ignore so we took a set of photographs with the brides wedding party. |
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This is a close-up of the bride, her mom
and dad for a good look at their faces. |
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And, here is the long shot with a good
look at the bridal gown. |
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The limo is waiting. |
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Finally, it is time to go. |
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The groom and his best man, his brother,
are ready and waiting for the ceremony to begin. |