Saturday, May 1, 2010
Joel & Jessica
Joel & Jessica
Joel & Jessica's is the first wedding of my 2010 wedding season. I know Joel & Jessica through my friends Jay & Carrie, who stood up in the wedding & are actually getting married summer of 2011. And actually, we all attended UW-Oshkosh which is also something we have in common. I don't always get to know my wedding clients (beforehand & what-not), but is fun when there is some sort of connection or referral from another wedding I photographed. I am very glad I got to know Joel & Jessica and was happy to photograph their wedding day for them.
The wedding all took place at Becket's in Oshkosh which is downtown at the City Center. Everything was set up in what used to be or rather is the old mall area (rater than the restaurant itself). I thought it looked lovely & was excited to have the sun shining through the skylights for perfect lighting conditions.
After the ceremony & some family formals we traveled to South Park for additional pictures. The original plan was to go to Menominee Park, but due to the hatching of lake flies the week before, we had to resort to another option away from the lakeside. Aside from it being a windy day, I was glad that the sun was still shining & that the weather was warm (was about 60-70 degrees) that we were able to take additional photos.
Once we returned back to Beckets, it was time for dinner which was a pasta buffet. I found the food to be delicious as well as different rather than broasted chicken & potatoes etc. And of course, instead of the usual clinking of the glasses to get the bride & groom to kiss, they announced that anyone sing a love song/song with the word love in it. This is always enjoyable to watch/listen to as well as the speeches & any stories family & friends have to tell.
And as soon as we knew it, the dance portion of the night was ready to start. This is something that is my favorite to photograph. I am able to capture more candid pictures of people-that is without them knowing I snapped their picture. And overall, it gets the bride & groom to ask after seeing their finished albums "Where was I when this was going on?" or "What was I doing/saying at that time?" and "I don't remember you taking this picture of me". I love the overall reaction of my candid pictures and it creates a lot of fun for the bride & groom.
Overall, I really enjoyed photographing Joel & Jessica's wedding day and can't wait to show them their final pictures.
After the ceremony & some family formals we traveled to South Park for additional pictures. The original plan was to go to Menominee Park, but due to the hatching of lake flies the week before, we had to resort to another option away from the lakeside. Aside from it being a windy day, I was glad that the sun was still shining & that the weather was warm (was about 60-70 degrees) that we were able to take additional photos.
Once we returned back to Beckets, it was time for dinner which was a pasta buffet. I found the food to be delicious as well as different rather than broasted chicken & potatoes etc. And of course, instead of the usual clinking of the glasses to get the bride & groom to kiss, they announced that anyone sing a love song/song with the word love in it. This is always enjoyable to watch/listen to as well as the speeches & any stories family & friends have to tell.
And as soon as we knew it, the dance portion of the night was ready to start. This is something that is my favorite to photograph. I am able to capture more candid pictures of people-that is without them knowing I snapped their picture. And overall, it gets the bride & groom to ask after seeing their finished albums "Where was I when this was going on?" or "What was I doing/saying at that time?" and "I don't remember you taking this picture of me". I love the overall reaction of my candid pictures and it creates a lot of fun for the bride & groom.
Overall, I really enjoyed photographing Joel & Jessica's wedding day and can't wait to show them their final pictures.
