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What does a relationship look like #2

Neil May 5th, 2008

What does a relationship look like, if you had to pick a single photo to illustrate yours?

groom crying

Bride wipes Groom’s tears

I had to break the rules to get this shot of Charlie, the church rules that is. I think he’ll appreciate the memory more than the church lady appreciates me!

Groom juggling apples

Just to be fair to Charlie, he’s not the weepy type - that was just his wedding after all! Apples were a part of their wedding theme and so I put a few in Charlie’s hands to help show their active and humorous side.

So that’s a quick look at a relationship within a few photos, I always try to grasp the multiple facets of your wedding and relationship in the photos.

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Blue week VFXY

Neil May 2nd, 2008

Ever heard of VFXY? imagine hovering over 1000’s of photo blogs from 6000 feet high in a helicopter, and you can swoop down and take a look at any photo that interests you! This week’s theme is blue, and I’ve recently recognized BLUE as a big theme in my work.

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An unforgettable toast, makes a reception

Neil April 27th, 2008

Ok - I love stories like this, and I hope the video guy got good audio on this….
Father toasts
So Scott’s dad is giving the toast, and he starts slowing down - saying “I was thinking I would try and find one word that would best describe my son.”
So naturally everyone is one the edge of their seat, as he’s really taking a while - like he’s lost his idea - but then he spits it out: GRAND. Ok, so why draw it out….then he follows up with “I’ve always thought of my son as a graaaand son.” and with that I’d like to present the new couple with this gift; and he pulls out a wrapped box. Beth and Scott unwrap it facing them…and everyone wants to know what was in the box….

Grandson gift
And so Scott & Beth are cajoled by the audience into showing the gift to everyone
Father affection
So amid rolling guffaws, cheers and jeers - dad brings his point home!
Dad love
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A decadent Hershey

Neil April 25th, 2008

Here’s some eye candy from Hershy PA….my destination last weekend
Spraying the up-do
Beth, well Elizabeth the bride having her hair glossed in the Stylist’s seat at LeoFrittelli Salon on East Chocolate Avenue in Hershey. Someone will have to remind me the stylist’s name, but Beth’s choice to leave those wisps was a lovely stylistic element for her face which keyed the overall wedding theme.
Thoughtful space
She had a few spare moments to ponder with her sister Aerial after the up-do was finished.
Ear ringing
A quick pause to fasten her jewelery and she was on to the descent from Monday’s picture.
Descending
I felt it was a daring arrangement she made for the ceremony in Founder’s Hall at the Hershey School, and matched it photographically.
Emotional Gaze
A poignant moment from the ceremony, then a hug.
Reaching
Now as a graduate of the Hershey school, I was even able to find an artifact proving so in the hall - spot her? Senior picture
Scott was waiting paitently…

Scott and the crew

…for the Hershey girl’s kisses to start.

Smirky kiss

Scott’s wardrobe malfunctioned, and Beth was quick to right the situation.
Wardrobe malfunction
We were fortunate enough for this April wedding to have blossoms on the trees.

Holding my breath

Moments of beauty surrounded us, and we succumbed to enjoying them.

You can view Beth & Scott’s full wedding photos at www.MakeLoveReal.com, and wish them well in the comments below.  If you’d like to see more photos from their wedding, and hear a recap of the toast, read on to this post.

Blessings in your new life together, stay grateful!

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Congratulations Elizabeth and Scott

Neil April 20th, 2008

This image stuck in my head, so I’ll drop it for you as a preview.

Founders hall wedding photographer

I thought I’d just play with your screen a bit here and show you the exaggerated perspective in high resolution - more like we all saw it in Founder’s Hall at the Hershey School in Pennsylvania at this destination for me wedding.

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