Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Jamie and Gavin

It's been a fun summer. I've said it before, but I'm blessed to have the privilege to photograph the weddings of some terrific couples.

Last Saturday we journeyed to Belle Vernon, Monongahela, and West Newton to photograph the wedding of Jamie and Gavin.

This is Jamie. She's a fun person to be around. You can tell by looking at the picture, can't you?

These are Jamie's friends. They're fun people, too.


I love doing shots of the bride getting ready. It's always an atmosphere of energy and anticipation. A little food, a little wine, and everybody is happy and ready to head to the church (or wherever the ceremony is to be held) for the wedding. Nice.

This photo was taken in the back yard of Jamie's parent's house in Belle Vernon. Who knew that part of Western Pennsylvania looked like the south of France?

Jamie's dad's grapevines are in the background of the photo above. In fact, he made the wine that was served at the reception. It was a very nice personal touch.

I've got some fun posts planned from this wedding. In them I'll talk about the dangers of birdseed and bouquet toss safety;-)

Joe
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Anonymous said...

Love the photos!

If you ever need a second shooter, I'm in the area.

July 22, 2009 at 11:59 AM

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I find it a privilege to be able to document in pictures the day when a couple enters into marriage. Family is the most important thing we've got and a wedding strengthens and enlarges those ties. It's a day filled with emotions and beauty and I approach it with reverence as well as a sense of humor.

My way of working is unobtrusive. After all, it’s your day and you are the center of attention. Couples are often surprised by the many candid moments in their photos given the fact that they really didn’t notice that I was taking their picture.

That's the essence of photojournalism. It's a philosophy and a way of working, not just a style of shooting pictures. I tell clients that once they become used to my presence they'll find that they and their guests will go about their day without being concerned that their photo is being taken. That's when the best "moments" reveal themselves.

As a photojournalist it’s my job to tell the story of your day. From the time you prepare, to the ceremony, and through the reception I’ll be there to capture the memories you will treasure forever. In addition, I’ll work with you to get those important portraits, and photos of the wedding party and your family.

Unlike many photographers who claim to be wedding photojournalists, I am a working photojournalist. I do it every day and have been since 1992. My work appears daily in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and has appeared in many magazines and newspapers including: Rolling Stone, USA Today, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Palm Beach Post, the New York Daily News, the ABA Journal, Highlights, Motorcyclist, Road Racer X, Sport Rider, Super Street Bike, and many others. My photographs have received recognition and awards on the state, local, and national levels.