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WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS: Cast – supporting roles family, friends and…..

Bill — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:06:50 +0000

Family group photos are always expected but rarely used, however, they are very important to both families. We discovered when one of our clients had a sudden death in the family and the photographs of that person during our client’s wedding helped the family get through a very difficult time.

The problem is that after the ceremony everyone wants to get on to the party and it becomes a real challenge to coral all the right people. If family and group photos happen prior to the ceremony it is less likely that family and friends will drift away. All this aside, we work to make the photos go fast and most importantly be fun for all concerned.

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WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS: Cast – the Boys

Bill — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:04:54 +0000

More often than not the guys are most fun to shoot because they tend to be more relaxed, less concerned about doing strange things. That is not to say that the ladies are not fun…just that the guys are more willing to go along with our crazy ideas! They are also less likely to feel the need to be formal which in turns creates a greater opportunity for their true nature to show through. It is also fun to have a little guy in the group because he usually wants to be like the big guys which always lends itself to great shots.

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Couples

Bill — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:52:11 +0000

Our wedding couples typically opt in for at least one engagement session just to get themselves used to being followed by paparazzi. The session also gives us a chance to learn how the couple interacts with each other so we can better anticipate photos that represent them. Usually if a couple has a favorite location or activity that is within the metro area we will photograph them there, otherwise we have a long list of great locations from very urban to woodsy.

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WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS: Act 1 – Preparations scenes 3 & 4

Bill — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:33:50 +0000

For couples who choose to see each other before the ceremony, this part of there day can be a time for grounding. Many of our clients express how important it was for them to see each at this time…the tender intimacy helped to ground them and eliminate any anxiety related to the remainder of the day.

Choosing to see each other before the ceremony also gave them the chance to bring in the support of their wedding party and combined families.We don’t advocate for either choice since ultimately it is up to the couple.

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WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS: Act 1 – Preparations scenes 1 & 2

Bill — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:37:07 +0000

This part of a wedding is where the excitement and anticipation starts to peak. The bride and her attendants gather usually in a special room within the church or if not in a church somewhere separate from the groom and his gang. For the bride this is the time for her assistants to take over…making sure everything is in place before they hoist her dress and she makes the classic bridal dive into her wedding dress.

The guys are a little non-plussed by the whole thing and most would rather rather not be photographed…however there are a few lucky times especially with the father pr brother of the groom.

Dresses are particularly nice to photograph…especially if the light is right.

Often Marsha will go to the salon with the bride to catch a few make-up and hair shots and if we are lucky some fun!

No the babe wasn’t hers she belonged to her sister….

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Weddings as a Three Act Play

Bill — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:24:15 +0000

We like to see weddings as if they were plays that unfold in a sequence of Acts beginning with Preparations, moving to the Ceremony and finishing with the Party. Tucked into each of these acts are smaller scenes

Act 1: Preparations

Scene 1: Bride and bridal party getting dressed
Scene 2: Groom and his party getting dressed
Scene 3: Couple alone if they choose to see each other before the ceremony,
Scene 4: The wedding party either separately if bride & groom choose not to see each other or together if they do chose to see each other.

Act 2: The Ceremony

Scene 1: Gathering
Scene 2: The Entrance
Scene 3: Blessings and Vows
Scene 4: The Exit

Act 3: The Celebration

Scene 1: In between time…greeting family and friends,
Scene 2: Private time with the Bride and Broom
Scene 3: Fun with the wedding party
Scene 4: Arrival and entrance to reception
Scene 5: Toasts, cake etc.
Scene 6: The dance

The Cast consists of the key players of the drama from the couple themselves, to friends, family and pets.

In some cases there will be a prelude that includes one or more engagement sessions photographed at a variety of locations. We generally use the photographs to make up a guest book designed to allow those attending the wedding to share in the excitement.

What follows within this category are a series of highlights representing the three acts described above.

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