A Modern Classic

Whenever a couple goes the extra mile and rents out a classic car as their getaway vehicle, I’m always happy; this couple, however, actually owned this car, a very nicely restored 1957 Chevrolet. Whisper’n’Oaks wedding.  

Arizona Engagement Photo

At the wedding I shot last weekend in Arizona, at the Juniper Well Ranch in Skull Valley, two guests wanted me to shoot their engagement photo, then hired me on the spot for their wedding next April in Atlanta. This is that shot.      

Don’t forget the Groom!

Although most of my day is normally spent with the bride, I always like to make sure I get some nice images of the groom by himself. This also allows me to stick to my wedding day mantra — keep the bride happy — and nothing makes a bride smile more than seeing great images of the man she fell in love with. This…

The Getaway Car

I love weddings where there’s a definitive ending, such as having all the guests line up and throw rice at the couple as they make their way to the getaway car. At this Roseburg wedding, the couple was completely inundated with flying grain! The look on the groom’s face, as he tries to find his seat and hit the gas pedal, is priceless. Notice…

Finding good locations for couples portraits

Finding good location for couples portraits is important, since it’s normally these images that are most often ordered as prints. If I’m shooting at a venue for the first time I like to scout out some possible locations beforehand so I’m not trying to figure that out during the frenetic pace of a typical wedding day. Since I’ve shot a dozen or so weddings…

A Beautiful Bouquet

This was the second time I’ve seen a bouquet made up entirely of old jewelry, mostly brooches. A very nice way to incorporate some family heirlooms and definitely not something the bride will be tossing during the reception! I’ve done this shot a number of times and it’s always a perennial favorite amongst brides.  

Swing for the Fences!

Jessie and Jason were married at Jessie’s parents’ new property and their guests were treated to a wonderful wedding. We’d just finished a ‘sunset session’ of images and were walking back towards the reception (which was being kept alive by the wonderful DJ from Bass Is Loaded). I noticed all the guests looking at the couple as they made their way back towards the dance…

Passing it On

Jason & Jessie were married at Jessie’s parents’ homestead (soon to be a wedding venue!!). Jason’s father passed a few years back and Jason saved his dad’s favorite hat, seen here. This couple was so easy to photograph; I swear they both must’ve been models in a past life! Jason must’ve been JR Ewing 🙂      

King Estate Wedding by Matt Emrich Photo

Kristin and Matt were married at King Estate this past Saturday and it was another beautiful day. I think 2012 will be a very good year for the Pinot Noir variety (as the grapes behind the bride & groom are destined to become), since we’ve had so many unbroken days of sunshine, coupled with very cool mornings. Matt & Kristin were happy to bask…

Available Light Photography

There are a number of photographers who eschew anything but ‘available’ light. By this they mean ambient light, using only what’s available without bringing in any of their own, whether on- or off-camera. By all means, I try and use ambient light as often as possible but I almost always add a little flash. Using flash during the daytime is like adding salt to…