The first dance between a newly married couple can take many forms, from energetic and playful to slow and close. Whichever form it takes, the first dance is always momentous; it’s usually the first time the newlyweds are together with all eyes on them. This first dance, at the Atavista Bed & Breakfast in Brownsville, came just before the clouds opened up and moved everyone indoors. I converted the image to black and white, and put in a slight Gaussian blur, because I felt it added more drama to the sky.
Eugene wedding photographer, Portland wedding photographer; © Matt Emrich Photo