This weekend I was finally transferring files from my last laptop—a Macbook Pro with a casing cracked so badly that the wires are exposed—to a new portable hard drive. (I will tackle the old desktop unit next, but I need a break.) As these things always go, I spent an inordinate amount of time looking through all those impeccably organized folders. I know what is there, and more or less where to find what I need, but I still relish the opportunity to study old images with the excuse that I will be a more productive person at the end of the process... it's more or less true.
Reminiscing aside, the point is that I revisited the pictures I took at my cousin Rene's wedding last year. It took place in early January in Upstate New York—and if you've ever been there in winter you know what I'm about to say—it was unbearably cold. Anyway, I spent several days, upon request from my aunt, shooting images at parties, rehearsals, and the reception. It was entertaining enough, but served as a great reminder why I don't, as everyone always asks me, "just shoot weddings." I had my aunt hire another photographer for the ceremony and all the posed, requisite shots of the bride with mother-in-law, bride with bridesmaids, groom with parents, guests standing behind their tables, bride-and-groom-kissing, and, well, you get my point. Instead, I just got to hang out with my camera and shoot whatever seemed interesting, without having to know who the groom's fourth cousin was, and why she needed to be included in a shot with his great-grandmother, sister, and second cousin... I left that stressful mess to the other photographer for sure.
Anyway, following is a selection of 20 of my favorite shots.
Reminiscing aside, the point is that I revisited the pictures I took at my cousin Rene's wedding last year. It took place in early January in Upstate New York—and if you've ever been there in winter you know what I'm about to say—it was unbearably cold. Anyway, I spent several days, upon request from my aunt, shooting images at parties, rehearsals, and the reception. It was entertaining enough, but served as a great reminder why I don't, as everyone always asks me, "just shoot weddings." I had my aunt hire another photographer for the ceremony and all the posed, requisite shots of the bride with mother-in-law, bride with bridesmaids, groom with parents, guests standing behind their tables, bride-and-groom-kissing, and, well, you get my point. Instead, I just got to hang out with my camera and shoot whatever seemed interesting, without having to know who the groom's fourth cousin was, and why she needed to be included in a shot with his great-grandmother, sister, and second cousin... I left that stressful mess to the other photographer for sure.
Anyway, following is a selection of 20 of my favorite shots.
Bekki,
ReplyDeleteAunt Carol just sent me the link to your webpage. Very intelligent! I'm impressed. Anyways, these pictures of Rene's wedding were very moving for me, since I didn't get to go. I love seeing them of our family. Especially the one of Grandpa eating his soup, is very endearing. Awesome pictures! I always think family is the best photo subject! Wish you well! Love, your cousin, Meg