It had been almost a year since Annie, Ryan and I sat down for a cup of coffee in Waitsfield, VT. In describing the location and the specifics of their wedding day the couple used words like; old country farm up against a mountain with amazing views, huge fields and winding brooks. Right then I knew I wanted to shoot this wedding. Lucky for me I got the job.
A winter had passed and spring was giving way to summer when I next saw Annie and Ryan at the site. The wedding would be occurring in a few short months and we were there to shoot and engagement photo and scout the location. The two showed me around the farm and we walked through the field to the site of the ceremony where family had been mowing the fields all spring in preparation for the big day. The location was everything I had thought and more, just beautiful.
Wedding day. August 21st. I was flying solo for the first part of this wedding. Kori, my assistant, was thirty minutes away in Orwell, VT shooting the groomsmen. As I arrived you could see Mothers and Brothers scurrying around putting the finishing touches on everything. Excitement was in the air! As I walked into the house, Annie was finishing up her hair and make-up and even had time for a sandwich.
The Bridesmaids helped Annie into her dress, the Groom and Groomsmen arrived, and the ball started to roll.
Kori Batschelet photo
The day went like clock work - the ceremony, formal shots, cocktail hour, right into dinner and dancing - all was perfect on this picturesque Vermont farm. Below are a few of my favorite images from the day, enjoy.
