Confused? Let me explain - I'm busy (and count myself lucky for it !). I try hard to keep a regular schedule in a career that often asks for odd hours, and retain a few days open on my weekly calendar - namely, Saturday and Sunday (usually). Life's short, breaks are important - physically, mentally, and creatively. I just know that if I said "yes" to shooting weddings regularly, I'd love every minute - and work 7 days a week. Every week. I'm just like that, kind of a work-a-holic.You'd think that being so aware of it, I'd keep it in check, but no... |
I know it'd be unwise to enlarge my ambitions by working weekends, on top of the work week. I'd age rapidly, my free time would vanish, and my dog, who spends too much time as it is in the kitchen behind "bars," would starve to death looking for attention. Oh, and of course I'd never get to go fishing (honest to a fault?). Now, I do love making wedding portraits, which usually take place with bride and groom in full wedding day regalia before the wedding, and accept jobs of that nature all of the time - after all, they're easily scheduled for a Wed. evening in the most picturesque venue we can dream up. Please, know that I'm always happy to accept those proposals, and encourage one and all to book me for them! But this wedding? A perfect exception! First of all, I was asked by one heck of a great couple - I've come to know them pretty well, and didn't even hesitate when they asked me to photograph their special day ...and, it was scheduled for a Friday - not not the weekend. Voila! (Note: my 'rules' are as firm as a wet noodle). |
Anyway, to the wedding: Gorgeous day, gorgeous couple. Wonderful, feel-good vibes and love in the air. Fantastic guests, great venue - Westhampton Bath & Tennis Hotel and Marina . Great food, and fantastic music. I really have to say congrats to our happy couple, who are as in love as could be...and even had their evening magically blessed by a series of rainbows that gave us lots of photo opportunities, including the image at left (to which I hear Phil now believes he's "divine," as the rainbow appears to spring from his head). Congratulations, Leslie & Phil! It was an honor to be your photographer, and a wonderful time as a guest, too (yes, I finally sat down to eat!). |
