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Man of the Hour
Posted on October 24, 2012
I used a relatively shallow DOF (depth of field) here to isolate the groom from his groomsmen. This wedding was shot in the rain, in Washington, but all of us Northwesterners didn’t mind a bit!
A Dark and Stormy Night
Posted on October 23, 2012
During dinner at this King Estate wedding, massive thunderheads built up and the skies suddenly opened and soaked us all. Everyone ran inside, where the King Estate staff did a great job of keeping the food (and drinks!) flowing.
Filling the Frame
Posted on October 21, 2012
Whenever I shoot at a venue with a large outdoor area and a great backdrop, I always try and do at least one ‘everyone’ shot, a shot that includes all family members, the entire wedding party, and anyone else who isn’t waiting in line at the bar:)
Don’t forget the Groom!
Posted on October 2, 2012
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 is from a wedding I shot the last weekend in September, at a place called Juniper Well Ranch, located in the town of Skull Valley, Arizona.
A Beautiful Bouquet
Posted on September 22, 2012
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!
Posted on September 21, 2012
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 floor and decided we’d better give’em a show. You can really tell how happy Jessie and Jason are in this image: they’ve just gotten married, all their friends and family are present, and it’s time to kick back and dance the night away.
Passing it On
Posted on September 18, 2012
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
Posted on September 7, 2012
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 in this golden light as well.
Veil in the Wind
Posted on September 2, 2012
Whenever a bride has a long veil I always hope for a windy day. At this Seven Springs wedding, Laurel’s veil was six feet long! Laurel, who works at David’s Bridal, made her own wedding dress, including the veil. As we were shooting the bridal portraits I kept hoping the wind would pick up. It never did so I had the maid of honor take hold of Laurel’s veil and fully extend it, only letting it go when I told her to (she then jumped out of the frame). I’ve also added a slight gaussian blur to this image, which I like to do when there’s dappled light.
Seven Springs wedding
Posted on August 26, 2012
Laurel & Jake were married yesterday at a place called Seven Springs Ranch. It’s located in Glide, Oregon, some 15 miles east of Roseburg. The bridal portraits took place at the hottest part of the day, with the sun shining almost directly overhead. Just down the hill from the bridal suite was this rustic looking spot, complete with dappled light. Looking at the Seven Springs website, it’s hard to tell there are over 400 acres of hilly, extremely photogenic scenery…but they’re worth seeking out! The indoor area is nice for rainy days but I’m glad Laurel & Jake decided to have their wedding outside:)
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