Last week’s wedding was too cool, almost in a literal sense. The temps in the morning hovered around 10-18 degrees. This little winter wedding was sweet, and the even if the weather was brisk, the bride was warm, funny and had an engaging smile. Pix outside? Yes they did, hopping on the ATV for a ride to the lake for a brief photo op. Flowers, Furcoat and a little “just married” sign. Very cool indeed…here’s the show
Last week as I was photographing a nice little wedding, hundreds of young basketball players were smiling for their trading cards, magnets, 5×7’s and 8×10’s. (Shay and Mark were photographing teams and individuals in my absence, and did a great job) You might think that such an event, and the photographs from it are of lesser importance because of the inexpensive cost of packages and the novelty items involved. “How many pictures in sports uniforms do you need” was remarked to me once upon a time Well, wait a year, or two. Then revisit that funny little trader card, or the team photo, with that gangly kid, or the serious looking, six year old with his game face on and you’ll be hard pressed to throw it out. It becomes part of a story of the passing years of childhood, a very small piece of a big picture that is still unfinished. In fact, you may see that same image in a wedding slideshow one day during the reception, as the story is recounted of who they were before another very important picture day. So are those hoops pix valuable? I’d say it’s a slamdunk….
Engagement location shoot dates for pictures in Central Park, NYC are hereby announced! I’m hungry for a slice of that big Apple, and can’t wait to get going. Subway’s street corners and the Park are all options, and spring is coming quick. I’ll be in the city for appointments on Saturdays- April 17th and 24th and if rained out in April, finally May 8th. If this is in your package, or not, there is limited availability for time slots. Once they’re full that’s it! Call me or email and we’ll set it up…
It’s a warm night in Providence, and the ice rink is doing a brisk business while I meet with a shooter at Starbucks in prep for the coming season…
A peek inside the latest sample at the book binder. This album features Regatta Place on Goat Island in Newport. We’re hoping to have it ready for you at the Newport Wedding Expo next month…
Armor & Martel includes free viewing of your event after the wedding through our password protected website for free. You can order prints and albums, and share the wedding with family and friends as part of your wedding package. New this year, clients with Team photographer packages have the option of a special personal site with links to bridal registries, a thank you page, and a engagement or wedding gallery just like our featured weddings at no extra cost. Check one out here. If you’ve booked a Team package and would like to have a featured wedding page, just email us to set it up at no additional charge!
Walking through Miami International, I spied a photo op. I grabbed the Iphone to take a quick pic, but suddenly felt a little weird. I’m standing in the terminal, photographing aircraft and wondering if, well I look suspicious? Now I start trying to make my photo-taking less obvious, feeling like I’m going to be mistaken for the weird guy at the park that offers little kids candy and feeling MORE obvious taking photos. In more than 20 years, I’ve never felt uncomfortable taking a picture, except at that moment. I shuffled off to my flight. Boarding the aircraft, i was singled out for a pat down, even though I had already been through security. Guess I should have shaved that morning, I must have looked the profile…
While we were closed for the Christmas- New Year Holiday, I spent a week rebuilding the studio website. There’s a little easier navigation, and next week we’ll unveil some new wedding features. Check it out and tell me where the typos are!
A page from our most recent sample album (still in production) that will be making it’s first appearance in Feb. Bold color and big images from the 09 wedding season…
A little sno-day clip from the one and only snowstorm of 2009. Footage by Mark Dobrott and Chris in Bristol, Portsmouth and Warren… Brrr!
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