I wanted to capture all of the little details that are sometimes NOT as focused on or paid attention to.
My goal was to get the behind the scenes candid moments of Tara & Adam’s wedding.
I was also interested in some of the typical shots such as “the shoes shot” that you see a lot from wedding photogs and I wanted to find a special way to capture them. I tried 3 different things around the room that I didn’t love until I noticed this framed painting Tara’s mom had against the wall!
I read it and decided that it was PERFECT!
Always kiss me goodnight
Tara’s mom had the invitation all set up at the house with cute wedding bells hanging nearby:
I told Tara “don’t do anything without telling me first!” which made me laugh but I meant that I wanted to make sure I got all of the little details and I didn’t want to miss a thing!
I followed her around her mom & dad’s house and captured moments like this…
Putting on her jewelry in her mom’s bedroom mirror:
Getting out her grandmother’s ring out of the box to wear (her something old):
Mom looking beautiful…waiting to put her dress on:
Dad getting his tie on:
Her sister and maid of honor helping her get her dress on:
And I even captured behind the scenes moments of the photographer showing Tara and her parents one of the photos he had just taken.
(Gerard the photog and I go waaaay back… I told him I may ask him for a job one day LOL)
After the photographer left we had some time before the limos arrived so Tara and I stood near the front door waiting.
So much natural light was shining through the door that I was psyched to not used a flash for any of these!
I saw her fix her hair and I told her to just keep her hand there. I loved it…
Somewhere in between me following everyone around I managed to get dressed, do my make-up, fix my hair and then be ready in time to see Tara & the bridal party into the limos and follow them all to the reception:
I was a busy, busy bee!
So many stunning images that you’ve shared today. Sigh.
You have such a wonderful eye for the little things. Tara will cherish these images as much or more than the traditional shots.
The two shots that I keep going back to — the graceful hand (ring) over the bouquet, and the bouquet focused with the necklace (shallow DOF.)
Then, of course, the shoes, the details on the gown, the hair, ……oops, my list is getting longer!
Hello, Jen.
The photos show sensitivity found, leading to a perfect technique.
My congratulations.
From Brazil to you.
wow…my favorite is the one of her holding her flowers…it came out darling with the natural light.
she looks beautiful i love the one of her necklace & the flowers
I love the beautiful details you captured! I wish I had some shots like those from my (long-ago) wedding. The shot of the bride’s hand touching her hair through the veil is my favorite…
Oh My God.
I LOVE THE DETAILS.
This photo shoot makes me want to get married.
Tara was a beautiful bride.
you never disappoint jen -
great eyes
Jen,
Great, great shots of behind the scenes. Your Wedding Photography is impecable. People don’t realize how hard it is and how much work goes into producing great Wedding photography like this. I hope you got paid well.
Thanks Sue – you’re so sweet. I love the hand & the bouquet and the ring over the flowers. They’re in my top few from the details shots.
betomelodia – thanks for stopping by from Brazil!
Heather, Tiff – thank you!! Im pleased you like them!
JulieM- When I was married I wished that I had detailed shots like this myself. So, knowing that I made sure that Tara didn’t lack any of the little details and moments that I wished I had.
Mel – if you get married, I will be right there with my camera!
Mike – that’s really so nice to hear. I really appreciate that!
Wolf – Thank you so much for the kind compliments. It was hard work…and I know I couldn’t do it for a living although I enjoyed doing this wedding (behind the scenes) because there wasn’t any pressure at all since she hired a photographer for the event. I got paid with a great friendship and this was my gift to Tara & Adam for their wedding.
Seems to they didn’t need another photographer, you could have done it yourself! Nice shots, this is a part of the day most don’t get to see. M – Don’t get married. LOL
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