Best of 2018: Jacob and Heather with Tim West

The third wedding collection that I am sharing, is another that I worked under Tim West. The first look at Letchworth State Park was a first for me; I enjoyed the covert adventure of tiptoeing the groom, Zach, to his position by the cliff side while he waited for his partner, Ashley. We had time to kill, so Zach proposed some fun portraits where he sat Forrest Gump style with strangers on the bench, and other photos where his groomsmen dangled him over the gorge wall. One of my favorite moments was Ashley’s sisters’ toast. I appreciate a good speech with embarrassing anecdotes, but Ashley’s sister’s displayed poster-size, archival-quality photo prints from their childhood. Nothing beats a larger-than-life display of moments you can’t unlive.

Best of 2018: Taylor and Justin with Poppyseed Photography

Kelly Taylor, of Poppyseed Photography, is a friend and colleague from RIT who makes wonderful work, all while having a great time; so I was enthralled when I was invited to second-shoot Taylor and Justin’s wedding. I never know what to expect when I show up to photograph the groomsmen getting ready. And while I did arrive to the sometimes typical manly dialogue, I was impressed with Justin’s gratitude for his groomsmen, and the care that went into the custom caricature flasks he made for all of them. Similarly, I was drawn to Taylor’s bond with her brother, who stood with her and the bridesmaids, in addition to her appreciation for the craft of photography and videography. The weather could not have been better; clear skies morphed into a colorful clouded sunset over the Cobblestone Creek Country Club. Taylor and Justin had a wedding a beautiful that most couples dream of. Lastly, a quick shout-out to H&H Entertainment, as I don’t think I’ve ever danced so much with a camera in-hand.