A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to finally meet up with Caroline and Mark in Washington, DC to shoot their engagement photos amidst the cherry blossoms (2008 wedding at The New York Yacht Club in Newport, RI). Because of my crazy schedule, we decided that I would arrive the night before for the morning shoot.
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I’ve always been a fan of two major concepts when it comes to professional photography:
1.) Deliver creative results that exceed expectations.
2.) Make your clients look great while having fun.
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I think we succeeded in Washington! What started as a “night before arrival” turned into an impromptu hilarious adventure throughout the city with Caroline and Mark. As a photojournalist it was wonderful to work with limited light, heckling spectators and not knowing what opportunities were around the corner.
The unknown and the unexpected are a constant source of opportunity. As a photojournalist, I arrive (obsessively) prepared with equipment and skills… but a willingness to play, explore and have fun just can’t be understated.
Yes… I flew all the way down to DC just to get shots of them in front of those gorgeous cherry blossoms, but the trip was a reminder to all of us out there shooting to be open to those constant little opportunities to capture the unexpected! Thanks Caroline and Mark for that unexpected evening photo shoot. I can’t wait for your wedding!
Meg - What fun pictures- Thanks for sharing!
I can’t wait for you to come to NYC next month for our engagement shoot. Bill and I are going to try to sweet talk you into arriving the night before so we can capture some of your creativity in the evening too!!
They must be thrilled with their photos!
Jess Macmillan - Wow. Mark and Caroline have incredible photos. Those are amazing, and it looks effortless.
I never expected our engagement shoot to be as much fun as it was, but you did it again! Thanks for coming down the night before and giving us photos that we will cherish forever! I guess they’ve started a trend!
Jess
Caroline & Mark: New York Yacht Club Wedding, Newport, RI | Brian Wedge Photography Blog - […] and Mark were featured on our blog last April (link here) when I flew down to Washington DC for a photo shoot amongst the cherry blossoms. I instantly […]