It was my great pleasure to again assist and second shoot at this beautiful day with the magnificent Catherine Cattanach. There is nothing quite so pretty as a spring wedding, and Alice and Rick coordinated their decoration perfectly to match with the beautiful cherry blossoms that adorned The Landing in Masterton. Anyone who attended my own wedding nearly two whole years ago will know my weakness for cotton bunting, and arrays of cottage flowers. In fact if I could have my wedding again, I think I might have it EXACTLY the same as Alice and Ricks. It was, like, crazy pretty.
It was a gorgeously fine morning, despite a dire forecast. But just as the bride came down the aisle, the gentlest of fresh showers rained down, in an extremely romantic way.
The weather fined up again for most of the ceremony until it came time for the kiss – I swear the rain Gods have got their timing down pat! Although some bigger drops come on in earnest just in time for the family group photos after the ceremony, which was less than ideal from a photographer’s assistant’s point of view. Two hands are not quite enough when umbrellas are involved. At one point I found myself covering Catherine’s (HUGE) gear bag with my body like a parent taking a bullet for their child. Commitment!
This wedding also provided the first opportunity for me to test out my new dual body set up and my brand new (insanely amazing) 135mm f2.0 – this lens… there are no words. I’m in love. Its so fun to be able to spy on people from a distance, so I can capture them completely as they are, unaware that they are being photographed. And to get up close during the ceremony without getting in the way of Grandma is absolutely essential to me.
All in all, this beautiful wedding was the perfect way to start the new season. I am ITCHING to get to my first own wedding next weekend when the lovely Sophia and Tim make things official at the Gear Homestead. Hippity hop! I am so excited!
Ok, let’s start this rather extensive post, with Rick getting ready. This is the part of the day that I take control over while Catherine covers the girls…
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The boys had a bit of time to kill before the ceremony, so entertained themselves with some tennis and croquet.
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Many thanks as always to Catherine for having me along. It is always a joy. And so many big thanks for Alice and Rick for throwing such a quality bash, and allowing me and my camera to come along and capture some of the best bits. It was a blast! I hope your married life is equally fun, and equally beautiful. Although perhaps with a little less rain.
And thanks to you too, my silent reader – I’m convinced you’re out there. Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you think? It would be a wonderful change to have a comment that isn’t spam!
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