Sunday, May 4, 2008

Erik & Paula's Big day

I spent the night before Erik & Paula's wedding day going over my notes and formulating a plan of attack. Taking the notes and snapshots I took at the rehearsal together with the weather forecast and the wedding script, I came up with an enhanced plan for the following day. Fortunately I knew that I would have the help of my good friend Patrick O'Dell acting as my second shooter.
Our day started early, with Pat coming around 10AM and grabbing a quick breakfast so that we could discuss the plans for the day. I gave him some paperwork as a guide to the day and we were on our way shortly thereafter. Patrick has a great eye and is self motivated by his eagerness to constantly learn more and to hone his craft.
We made our way to Split Ends salon in PB and got some great pickup shots of the bride, bridesmaid (Melanie) and mother of the Bride (Sharon). Paula was a beautiful bride. Her energy that day was infectious and she was taking everything in stride. All wedding photographers should be so lucky as to have a bride as mellow and way cool as her.



















The WTF moment of the afternoon came when Paula decided that instead of going to the YMCA she opted instead to go to Play it again Sports , a used and new sporting goods store next to the salon, and fit in a quick workout! She is officially a workout freak! What a moment!

After the sweat session, Pat and I made our leave and shot over to the house to get ready for the "gettin' ready" shots and the ceremony. Knowing that the early afternoon was going to be sunny and cloudless we made a collaborative decision to split up the portraits into parts so as to take advantage of the early evening colors and marine layer. Pat made a competent partner this day and needed little to no direction.

Erik and Paula were great models who provided amazing photos as well as a fantastic rhumba dance at the reception! All in all when 10PM rolled around we figured our day was done and we headed out the door after thanking the family members for letting us be part of their day, and made our way to a chinese food place!
All of the Photographs from the wedding will be up soon so check the website frequently!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Love the shots! OMG the one of Erik and Paula sitting is so touching!! Paula - working out at play it again sports on her wedding day! :) Would expect nothing less - I am so proud of you two and thankful you allowed us to attend the wedding. Had a blast.
Luv ya much! Michelle