Why I Like This Picture – Jeni and Robbie

Monday, April 8, 2013 Posted in Columbus Ohio Photographer,Weddings,Why I Like This Picture

A happy picture from a happy day, but, again, sad for those who know.  Robbie, the groom, is in the middle.  Alan, on the right, well, I shot his wedding the year before Jeni (Alan’s sister) and Robbie’s.  Matt, on the left, is the brother of Alan’s wife Jen.  The sad part about looking at this picture now is that Matt’s life was cut waaaaay short by a motorcycle accident a couple years ago.  To sound cliche, it makes you really consider how precious life is and how quickly and mercilessly it can be snatched away.

But, the reason I like this picture centers on Robbie’s expression as he’s chest-bumped by the guys in his new family-by-marriage.  He just looks deliriously happy and carefree, doesn’t he?  I love that.

Why I Like This Picture – Lindsey and Morgan

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Posted in Columbus Ohio Photographer,Jewish Weddings,Weddings,Why I Like This Picture

This picture was made at Lindsey and Morgan’s wedding at Morgan’s parents’ beautiful home in Bexley.  It was a lovely Jewish ceremony and I remember Morgan’s father welcoming me into the chuppah so I could get the best shots from right in the middle of the action.  Now, there’s a man who understands the importance and value of good photographs!

I like this picture because of all the hands and, of course, because of the inquisitive expression of the little girl, trying to get a better view from around mom.  It’s a nice, quiet moment.

Why I Like This Picture – Jena and Justin

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Posted in Columbus Athenaeum,Columbus Ohio Photographer,Weddings,Why I Like This Picture

Cake.  Ninety-nine percent of weddings have them and nearly 100% of those 99% perform the ritual cutting-of-the-cake.  How, then, to make that shot not the same as every other cake-cutting shot considering it’s basically the same thing over and over and over?  I like this picture because it’s an out-of-the-ordinary look at a time-honored tradition while still relaying exactly what’s happening.  That we also get to see budding amateur photographers participating as well is a bonus and adds to the storytelling.  Plus, it’s obvious what’s happening with the cake – it’s at just the right moment, scooping the cut cake onto the plate in anticipation of the feeding/smashing.  This picture was made at Jena and Justin’s winter reception at The Columbus Athenaeum.

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