A question that often comes up when I meet with potential couples is “what happens in case of an emergency?” Until this past year, I’d rely on stories of my wonderful photography community. Cases of photographers stepping up when our colleagues fell ill or got stuck in terrible Friday traffic south of Boston and the wedding they needed to be at was an hour north of the city. I feel so lucky to be a part of this community that has each other’s (and our couples’) backs, and lucky that I’ve never yet needed to call on it for this purpose.
This past summer, I stepped in twice for other photographers who faced medical emergencies. Beyond helping friends and making sure couples receive the beautiful, quality photos they expect, I figure I’m making deposits into the karma bank.
In late September, I found myself stepping in to photograph the Newport wedding of L and B. It was a beautiful sunny day when I arrived to document the bride getting ready, along with her mother, sister and bridesmaids.
Following the Catholic ceremony at the Saint Joseph’s Church, the wedding party headed to Gooseberry Beach for some portraits. These two were so at ease with each other and really lovely to photograph.
Their reception was held at The Bohlin, right on the water in Newport. The sun was sinking low in the sky as we arrived, and guests were enjoy their cocktails on the deck and taking in the views.
One of my favorite parts of the day was their first dance. I loved the way their fingers twined together and they leaned into each other. The toasts were also memorable for the copious amounts of laughter. During the toasts, we heard how much L likes to party, and the celebration lived up to the preview with lots of silly antics on the dance floor.
