Sunday, January 27, 2008

Nathan and Rose - Jack London Square Wedding

Tonight I photographed the wedding of Nathan and Rose Marie. We had a ton of fun working with the harbor area around Jack London Square in downtown Oakland, and enjoyed some of the first clear weather in days (with some dramatic stormy skies as well).

I started the day off with Rose getting ready in American City. Here are a few detail shots, with the beautiful dress and shoes shown off in a fun way. Every wedding I try and do something a little different with these details. Couple's spend a lot of time getting these wardrobes together- so it's important to capture them on camera. But it's pretty easy to take a plain picture of a wedding dress. I challenge myself to take a regular room, and make something especially artistic out of these moments.




I also realize that I've been neglectful in posting more candid moments on this blog. While artistic shots with great light are great to put up online- these candid moments are what really tell the story of the day. I like to hang back a bit and let things happen on their own- and these types of shots are actually my favorite. Quick glances, a shared moment, a heroic struggle to get into that perfect dress ;). These are moments well worth remembering. Here are a few of Rose and her bridesmaids getting ready.




Nathan and Rose-Marie got married in the Scott's Seafood Restaurant pavilion, a tented area with some great golden light and a view out over the harbor.




We took advantage of a great sunset to take a little walk and capture some more great images. What a beautiful couple!







The evening ended with dancing



And of course the bouquet and garter toss. Here's a funny moment that I captured too. What good is all the love, and other emotions on the wedding day without a little humor?





Congratulations to a fantastic couple! I wish you the very best.

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