Becky and Frank's Wedding Day

What a beautiful day we had. Becky and Frank had their ceremony at Glastonbury Country Club and the reception immediately following. However we made it on the golf course to get some photos afterward, Becky and Frank didn't want to miss too much of their wedding. So we were "fast" and "furious".

After finishing the edit, looking at the flowers it just made me feel like FALL was coming. I am posting just a few of my favorites!

Photographers always hear a photo request from a "future" bride that hopes we get their fiances' expression while coming down the "aisle". Just wanted to say "kudos' Frank you did a great job! What every bride wants to see. Tears of joy and happiness!

Best Wishes to both of you for years of happiness!

Very Interesting? NOT REALLY

I always like to read the knot and see what brides are chatting about (hopefully all good, right? ) However, today I see that this particular bride had a question, I would have thought this should have been a question directed at her professional vendor however she is going to this "forum" and asking her "friends" these questions.
This was her question..
I'm trying to work out a contract with a photographer and one of the items in her packages is double lighting. Is this something we really need. Is it something we could remove to make the price cheaper etc?? Anyone have advice/thoughts?

These are the responses she got back:
FIRST ONE:
My FFIL is a wedding photographer and just from being around him for 8.5 years I think what that means is probably that she has a regular flash on her camera and then something that is called "fill flash" which is like when you used to get school pictures done and the big white screen thing would flash too. It's for formal pictures only normally since it is ugly and obtrusive (it's not in the picture just in the scene in general). It's so there aren't weird shadows and everyone is the same amount of "lit" even if the sun is on them differently. I would say, if this is what it actually is, do not get rid of it. Actually, she might not get rid of it because it would make her photos look bad and if she did it probably would not save you any money. You will be happier with it... if I am right about the phrase that is! :)

SECOND ONE:
NOOOO!! Do not take it out! IMO it is what separates the "Men from the Boy's" as far as wedding photographers go. But do ask if they use a separate light person. If she does then request that they only use it for formals like the poster said. I going to guess this photographers work stood out from the rest of the "pack" though and that is the "magic" in a lot of cases, so do not ask to take it out. It is the difference between the 1000-2000 photographer and the 4k ones in most cases. BTW I do know of a few photographers that do this technique very well with out an obstusive second light person so ask that first before you have them use for just the formals. The many that will argue that it is obtrusive either are too lazy to do it or don't know how and that is their "Out". It was a must for me when I was hiring a photographer for an event years ago in a hall with darker lighting.

THIRD ONE:
fascinating. i am so curious if my photog does this b/c he is one of the 4k ones lol. our contract doesnt mention it...but it's a very bare bones contract. guess i have a phone call to make ;)


This answers so many of my questions on why I get asked the questions I do :-) Is it just me or what??
I don't know how to build a deck, or a house, or hell not to much of anything but you bet your bippy I wouldn't ask a mechanic how to build a deck.. THOUGHTS??

Erin & Matthew

This beautiful couple lives in Medford, MA so unfortunately I didn't get an opportunity to spend to much time with them before the wedding day, however their families & friends were so much fun to be around, I felt like part of the family by the end of the day. I knew when I "parked my car" (that is with the Boston accent') in the driveway and dad moved my car and I screamed to him, "do you even know how to drive standard" I was in!
I started with Erin at her parents house in Madison CT and we had the chance to spend some time outside before we beat the rain. Then headed over to St. Margaret's Church in Madison, and the reception to follow at Woodwinds in Branford.
Erin & Matt rented a party bus with karaoke, let me tell you watching a groom serenade is wife was pretty cute..
Thank-you for a great day and I hope you enjoy all your images.. I am attaching some of my favorites!!