Tuchux Charity Tournament

I've finally completed the photos from the Tuchux Charity Tournament held at last year's Pennsic War XLVI. I've been busy with the family, training and conditioning myself. I'm sure the Dogs will understand. The gallery only holds the best shots, so not everyone is included. Sorry. You can find the link via the featured content block on my homepage or via my Facebook.

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In Loving Memory

She chose a gown that'd display her memorial tattoo. As her mother and her MOH helped her into her dress I made sure to capture it clearly. Obviously it was a very important part of her identity and she wanted to display it. As the photographer I knew enough to not only capture it without asking, but also knew to NOT ask about it. There are many times that I've caught the undercurrents of family shared grief over a missing loved one. I don't need to personally know the details and inquiring just isn't appropriate. I'm not their to interject on their wedding day with my own curiosity as to the meaning of things like this. I'm there to simply capture these memories of the day for them.

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The Golden Hour

Just as we'd finished the series of family portraits and folks were leaving for the reception I noticed how the sun was casting a golden hue through the oak savanna. There was a small patch of restored native prairie right next to where the family session was taking place. Within moments I was set up and capturing one of my favorite portraits. I don't like running filters to make a photo "pop." I'd much rather take advantage of ambient lighting.

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The Flower Girl

You've missed your nap. You're not allowed to play and get your dress dirty. Now they're pinning flowers to your head and you'll have to walk in front of a room full of people. What's a Flower Girl to do? LOL Actually soon after taking this her favorite Aunt was able to rally her for a while. By the time they came down the aisle she did a great job scattering little colorful leaves as her father kept close by. His hand resting on her shoulder, her head tucked into his waist she overcome her jitters.

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Fólkvangr

I met her in 2006 right before I thought it was the end of delusion. It was actually the beginning of a new dream.

Hyde's Mill Portrait

It was late September when this lovely couple planned an elegant, old fashioned style wedding at a small chapel in the countryside. Close to the chapel is an old flour mill, a perfect place for a wedding portrait. As we arrived the sky began to quickly darken with rain clouds. Using my cell phone I was able to call up NEXRAD weather radar. We could see we had about 10 minutes before the storm hit. I very quickly set up my flashes and began to photograph them. Thankfully they were very relaxed with each other and it didn't take long get some nice shots highlighting their loving nature. We'd no sooner all packed up and gotten into our cars to leave when it began to downpour. Thanks to modern technology we were able to perfectly time things in order to stay dry.

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Late Summer

I love end of summer, outdoor receptions. This particular couple had their's on the family farm, so it was more of a giant family picnic than a formal affair. As the sun began to set I snagged them from all the family fun and we took a few quick shots in the nearby prairie. The only down side to an outdoor wedding reception are the mosquitoes.

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