The Smallest

As I mentioned in a previous post there are large weddings, small weddings, intimate weddings and then there was the nuptials of Denise and John - the smallest wedding.  Just the two of them, the officiant and I on what was the most perfect fall day in the hills outside South Woodstock.  We gathered for a quick ceremony and a few pics and a tour of the property which just so happens to be an old monk monastery.

The Model.

In my last post I mentioned shooting a wedding along the southern coast of Massachusetts in a hurricane.  Well my next wedding was the complete opposite, deep in the heart of the green mountains and the weather perfect.  Sabrina and Kevin's wedding was held at the very beautiful Hildene in Manchester, Vermont.  Everything was meticulously planned and the day went as smooth as any wedding I've ever shot.  (all credit to Sabrina and her Mom who just happen to be event planners among other things)  The extra special bonus was that Sabrina is a professional model.  She had a sixth sense of knowing when the camera was pointed her way and without me asking strike the perfect pose or just a small smile if the mood asked for it.  Needless to say my assistant Garren and I walked away with a some great images and had a blast doing it.

Almost ready

Cover (more on that in another post)

Waiting...

Ceremony

The Hildene

The Hildene part two

This might be my second favorite photo from the wedding season, the books, the color, the texture and the genuine smiles all work together for me.

Lilac Inn, Vermont.

Some weddings are big, some weddings are small and some weddings are intimate.  The wedding of Lindsay and Greg was intimate.  Held at the Lilac Inn, in Brandon, Vermont on a steamy Sunday summer afternoon it was just Greg and Lindsay and a few very close family and friends.

The Bride and Mom.

Which shoes?

My assistant Kaht all strapped down - amazing photographer and amazing bootinier pinner.

Waiting...

Down the asile.

Ceremony.

Ceremony again.

The family had a great house on a nearby lake so we made quick work and headed there for a few portraits.

Lakeside.

The road to the lake house was picture perfect.

Summer roads.

Even snapped a few portraits at the Inn.

Mother-Son dance.

Looking on.

Last dance.

Last dance again.

Kubas Gets Married.

I have a good friend.  His name is Ben Kubas.  He is one of those friends that is more known just by his last name.  So it's a mid summer day - hot, dry and dusty - and Kubas and I are driving to the peak of Killington with a car full of camera gear.  We're on a shoot for Killington Resort capturing downhill mountain bike shots.  Kubas is biking and I'm shooting.  We get to the part of the drive that is quite steep and rocky.  I kick in my 4 wheel drive.  Kubas says he's getting married.


huh?  "Yep, getting married." Kubas says.  "Married" I say. (in my best 16 candles impression) "yes, married" Kubas replies.  


Very cool.


Here are some of my favorites for their wedding.

 Pre-wedding swim.

 Kubas in his boxers running behind - no way - running behind?  I don't believe it.

 Apparently this bottle of fine whisky has been to a bunch of weddings.

 Girls getting ready.

 Shannon getting Dad ready.

 Looking on.

The Kiss.

Happy family.

The Bike.  One of my all time favorite wedding portraits.

Father - Daughter dancin'.

The Barn.

The bike makes a late night appearance.

Last dance.

Backcountry skiing buddies - that's me in the middle after a long fun night.