All in the Timing

theatre kapow's newest production will be playing this weekend. This is the first comedy I've photographed, and I definitely had to hold it together in a few spots. Highly recommended.

A teaser for the show:

candid portraits

Jen and Dave's wedding was a mini-reunion for many of us, which gave many of the photo opportunities a special character. It also happened that some extra time at the beginning of the reception and relatively good light allowed me to catch some unguarded moments via a long lens.

Jen + Dave's wedding, part 4

The reception was held The Coastal House in Wells, Maine. For me, it was great to see so many friends there, but more on that tomorrow.

Jen + Dave's wedding, part 3

Jen + Dave's wedding, part 2

The ceremony was held at St. Martha's in Kennebunk, Maine.

Jen + Dave's wedding, part 1

Dave and I were friends at Saint Anselm, and he graduated from a couple years before I did. I saw him and met Jen last spring while we were in Albany for another friend's first Mass in his home parish as a priest. We chatted, and they still needed a photographer for their wedding. It was pure serendipity, and we were all excited and grateful.

Thanks to my friend Sara for assisting and seconding for the day. Here are a few from before the ceremony.

Erin + David's wedding, part 4

A few more from the reception. Late in the evening, and despite the severe winter temperatures, Erin and David wanted some outdoor portraits, so out we went.

A technical note: knowing that winter weddings in NH do not have much light, I rented Canon's 5DII from Glass and Gear. The low light performance was stunning: I spent most of the day at ISO 6400, and the noise levels were beyond acceptable. I wouldn't have been able to make many of the photos with lesser cameras.

Erin + David's wedding, part 3

From the ceremony and the reception--which included a special groom's cake.