The weather on this day wasn't very cooperative as we had hurricane like winds that for the most part completely disrupted our previously arranged plans. The only thing that went as planned was the bridal preparations at the Bronte Road Holiday Inn.
It was a little cramped however as there were approximately 30 people (photographer's and models) crammed into two suites trying to either take photos or get dressed. Personally I like the three images above that I captured from this portion of the trip.
The first image of the beautiful ring girl Anna speaks for itself. Who doesn't like a candid picture of a little baby dressed to the nines just enjoying herself while oblivious to all the commotion around her. The second image of a pair of bridal shoes intrigued me from the moment I saw it. While I can't quite put my finger on it I believe it simply comes down to the contrast between the shoe colour and the overcast sky in the background. The last image in the middle row is a simple detail shot of a boutonniere on a lapel. Simple but elegant I liked this shot from the minute I saw it.
The other two images are of the models that I shot for this assignment: Andre and Marianne. This couple was very easy to work with and I really enjoyed capturing their images. My only complaint's are that I simply didn't have enough time with them and the weather worked against us as it was also very chilly outside thus taking outdoor shots was for the most part out of the question. When I did get them outside however I did manage to capture this picture of Marianne seen at top. The diffused light was perfect and her coat actually "worked" for me in the resulting image.
The last photo I really liked because it seemed to capture the personalities of my two models. Marianne was very casual and relaxed and seemed to really enjoy the experience. At the same time Andre was a bit of a jokester and was constantly laughing and/or had a smirk on his face.
Overall I enjoyed the experience as I saw first hand many of the obstacles wedding photographers must deal with and overcome on a continuous basis. It was a very good learning experience!
