Sometimes we take pictures. Other times we get to receive them.
I didn’t even get to meet Amy and Andy before their wedding day. If you read a lot of photographer blogs, you have probably read others mentioning if they haven’t met their couples before the wedding. It probably doesn’t seem to be a big deal, but photographers will tell you that it’s a HUGE deal. The chemistry between the couple and the photographer, between the couple themselves, the clarity of communication, issues of personal space and expectations, etc. – these all play into capturing the day.
I actually was booked by Amy’s mom Jeannie, who I adore and trusted that her daughter would be of the same fabric. The moment I met Amy and Andy, though, I knew I was about to witness something really special from them on their wedding day. The energy was absolutely electric before they even saw each other, and it just carried the day. It certainly helped that Jeannie had arranged for a full-on live swing orchestra at the reception and Andy’s brother spontaneously stepped up to the mic to sing “Take The A Train”. You can’t predict stuff like this!
I just looked through my lens to receive these amazing moments. Here are some of images from that day.
Ceremony: Church Of The Incarnation (Glendale, CA)
Reception: Oakmont Country Club (Glendale, CA)
Swing Orchestra: Blue Note Swing Orchestra