Life is Better When You're Laughing
When photographing kids, the best approach is to be kind and loving. Kids will be kids. They will want to run, jump, laugh, hide, and be silly. Let them be themselves and guide them along gently so everyone has fun! One approach we use at SheWanders is the "drop and run." Get an adult that the kids are comfortable with to hold them in place for a moment, then let them run free. Your portraits will be beautiful and natural like the adorable Minns twins below!
Seeing Each Other for the First Time
While I was editing Leah Ahn and Michael's wedding I came across a few images of the reveal and I just had to share. It's hard not to fall in love with their story. The reveal was so beautiful that even now I can feel my heart in my throat. Leah Ahn did not want Michael to cry because she knew she would start crying. So instead, after he collected himself, he started making funny faces and she of coursed laughed. I felt honored to be a witness and kept photographing through my laughter and tears. Even though I'm sitting at my computer now, I feel like I'm standing a few feet away from this moment.I often get asked if reveals are as emotional as seeing each other for the first time when you walk down the aisle. I think that it's lovely to have this private emotional moment by yourselves and still have the walk down the aisle, but ultimately the choice is yours.
Lacey and Alexis : US Grant Hotel
Lord Byron"She walks in beauty, like the night"
SHE walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which Heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impair'd the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,— A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent.
Oh What a night. Lacey and Alexis and all their family and friends had the time of their life. Much love to these two!
xoxo,
Suzanne
Coordinator: Creative Affairs Inc.
Photography: SheWanders
Florist: Designs by Sheri Boore
Venue: US Grant
Catering: US Grant
Band: That Vibe
Cake: Bread Basket
Custom Dance Floor: Platinum Pro Inc.
Rentals: Chiavari Chair Rentals
Linen: A Perfect Table
Live Music: Thomas Giglio
Videographer: Cloud Break
Coordinator: Creative Affairs Inc.
Photographer: SheWanders
Florist: Design by Sheri Boore
Band: That Vibe
Cake: Bread Basket