Often times with my couples, I wonder… why did they choose ME as their wedding photographer? Sometimes it isn’t until their actual wedding day that I finally have the opportunity to really find out the answer to that question, and it definitely varies.
In Katie and Tom’s case, I think we tend to attract the people who are most like ourselves. I’ll admit, I didn’t see it at first. But come their wedding day, when they forgot all about the cameras and the stress of planning, I had the opportunity to really observe them just being THEM. And there it was: The fun, spontaneous, up-for-anything-and-just-a-little-bit-quirky type of couple I enjoy working with most 🙂
This was my first time shooting at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA, so I was extra excited to see what I could get out of this unique venue and location. I was grateful to be accompanied by an awesome second photographer in Scott Vuocolo, who covered the guys getting ready and a couple of other shots on this blog. I hope the couple is as thrilled with the results as I am!
The couple decided on a “first look,” which worked out well with the sun setting a bit earlier this time of year and allowed us to monopolize on the beautiful Fall light for their portraits!
And now that we’re done with awesome portrait overkill, onto their beautiful outdoor ceremony in front of the SteelStacks! The flames on the arch are actually on a random timer, so I was thrilled when they kicked on just as the couple was announced husband and wife.
At last they were free to dance the night away! I didn’t peg them for cake smashers, but being that most of my couples are, I shouldn’t have been surprised! Also, super glad I pushed them to go out for a quick night shot… or two!
Congrats to the lovely couple!