This Saturday I partook in my 4th foray into wedding photography. I am admittedly not a big wedding person, especially when it is traditional, expensive, or just a bad idea. ( I have serious issues with the horrible traditions, lack of meaning in the photographs–simulacra, and commercialization of the American wedding, for starters) This particular wedding was for the daughter of a woman I worked with at Purdue, whose other daughter was married last summer (for which I was the photographer along with Alice). After attending two weddings thrown by the O’Brien’s, I have to say that they really know how to do it right. This past Saturday her oldest daugher Karen was married at Thelma’s B and B in Crawfordsville. I was so impressed with the facilities at the B and B; it was gorgeous!!
The caterer was also incredible. Not only was the food absolutely scrumptious but it was organic and local. If you ever need a caterer, call the Juniper Spoon. You will not be disappointed! Just look at this:
These were heirloom tomatoes. So amazing.
Cupcakes with lemon frosting, topped with fresh flowers.
The entire wedding was really fun and touching. I was really excited to be there and with the fact that I thought the images I shot turned out really well. I feel like this is the best I’ve ever done photographing a wedding. Here are a couple of shots:
On a side note, my Relocube will be here this Friday! Then pack, pack, pack, and leave for NY Early Tuesday morning. We are going to spend the night at the Terra Nova House in Grove City, PA on our way out. Making it into a two day trip is just more sane, and this b and b should provide a nice relaxing break from driving.