Siri & Chris Wedding Photography - Clearwater - January 10, 2009
The other week I managed to take snap shots at Siri and Chris's wedding. They are one of the few couples I met before-hand for lunch a few months prior to the wedding. Most of the time I don't meet the couples before the wedding as its not something you can plan ahead of time. All wedding photos are always pretty much a spur of the moment kind of thing as you never know whats going to happen. Anyways after the meeting all went well. I went and picked up one of my friends from the airport (who also would be helping me with the wedding).
On the wedding day, we drove over to Honeymoon island, got situated and I spilled water all over my pants washing my hands !!! (those bathroom sinks were not user-friendly). Luckily in that respect it was a warm day and dried off in about 10 mins.
Once the wedding got started I felt pretty bad for the guests as they were looking directly at the sun. To capture some of the pictures were tough as I tried to work only at one angle, and some people were squinting most fo the time. The beach definitely gives you some harsh shadows. During the ceremony there were some speeches conducted in German. There were also a pretty nice keyboard player.
After the ceremony, we went under the tarp covered area for the reception. The reception was pretty laid back. As always everyone picking up a few drinks, making some chit-chat, and getting to know one another. People playing with their cameras, showing off their new gear and trying to take some pictures of the bride and groom. By the time the buffet opened up, it was time for me to leave. Had one last chat with Siri and Chris and went out for a traditional post-wedding meal.... SUSHI!!!
