I just shot Allison & Drew’s phenomenal wedding this past Saturday, and as I was starting to think about bloggin’ it, I realized that you all really needed the same introduction to this crazy-in-love couple that I had a little while back – their engagement session.
I feel that the perfect engagement session isn’t just about making a couple look cool, its about revealing something about who they are. Engagement sessions generally include just two people – namely the ones gettin’ hitched – and I’m always trying to capture images that speak about their relationship. But sometimes in this big complicated world a wedding is actually about families uniting, and in those cases it really is a marriage of more than two people. In such situations I find it only fitting that all of the characters of the love story are included. Such was the case with Allison and Drew, because the other member of their family is…
…Gracie!
Yes, between the three of them this family has eight legs, four arms and one big heart.
(and a bit of a slobbering problem, but Drew seems to have gotten it under control in time to say his vows – Zzzing! )
Sometimes it takes a while for a couple to loosen up and get comfortable with expressing affection in front of the camera.
This was NOT a problem with Allison and Drew, who positively GLOWED at each other the entire session.
In fact if anything, I had the opposite problem, having to remind them more than once that yes I was still there and yes we had a job to do, thank you very much!
In fact it really was just a matter of finding new places for them to love on each other.
See – it says ‘Rock + Roll’ on the bridge there. That’s called an ‘editorial element’. Its totally clever of me. Yep, its pretty advanced stuff I’m doing here.
Ok, seriously? I thought they might die here. They had some serious speed and came within inches of stopping in front of a concrete wall at the bottom of the hill. Naturally, as a photojournalist I would have been honor bound to shoot the entire catastrophic scene through to its conclusion. And I probably would have felt really bad about that. It would depend on how good the images were.
Funny, I always thought ham came from pigs.
Thanks Allison & Drew! I love your energy and your commitment to each other!
Good girl, Gracie! Woof!
Personality and energy shine through here, these photos truly show the connection. Good job, Mitch!
September 30, 2009
These pics capture the magic of Allison’s and Andrew’s relationship. Bravo Mitch!
YOU RULE!!!! (I’m sure there is a more eloquent way to say that, but after looking over the start of your blog, that was my initial reaction). Here’s why: My mom had offered to hire a videographer in addition to you, and Drew and I thought about it and decided against it. We had all the faith in the world that you would be able to capture our wedding on film. There is something more powerful in an image – it truly keeps the moment in time. After such an intensely emotional day, and amazing celebration, I had a bit of post wedding blues and was regretting our decision of no video. But after seeing your blog of our engagement session, and especially in conjunction with your words, I know we made the right decision. I will send to everyone…thank you thank you thank you!
These pictures made me smile, laugh, reflect. Mitch, great job, these pictures seriously capture the essence of Allison, Drew, and of coures Gracie. Thak you for doing such a wonderful job.
Wow – that’s all I can say. These are amazing! I can not WAIT to see the wedding photos!!!
Those are fabulous photos! As far as the video question, I think photos sometimes capture the moment better than video. You guys are awesome – and very photogenic!
The day was magical and beautiful. Your photos have captured both!!
Congratulations on a job well done.
You rocked it Mitch! More more more!
Love ‘em, love ‘em, love ‘em. What a fantastic couple you captured here. And Gracie…model performance!
OMG you guys – these photos made me cry…AGAIN!!! Absolutely perfect representation of the soppy and genuine love between you two, or three.
Mitch, you are SO rock n roll! Can’t wait to see the wedding pics!!! x
Thank you for capturing the beauty in their relationship. These are wonderful, Mitch.
Great pics Cuz!!!!! You to are so beautiful together. Thanks for sharing….
Mich,
Great photos! You certainly captured their energy and love…looking forward to seeing the wedding pics!!!
The pix are awesome! I can’t wait to see the ones from the wedding. I think you had as much fun as we all did at the wedding. It was like a fairytale. No stone was left unturned. Allison & Andrew are definitely soulmates.
Mitch,
Love was definitely in the air and your photography captured it beautifully; especially with the three great subjects you had to work with. Great job, everyone!
TOO MUCH FUN!!! All three with their fun lovin zest for life have been captured in your photos for all to experience. Without a doubt one of my all time favorite weddings! Looking forward to what you have from that BEAUTIFUL day.
Thank you for sharing Mitch.
The wedding post is up!
http://zumaphoto.com/blog/2009/10/15/wedding-at-the-canyons-resort-allison-drew-zumaphoto/
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