My, my, my. Jess was our wedding client for an incredible wedding on Presque Isle. Our standard wedding work is typically for 10-12 hours and we started with Jess and noon and packed up the gear about 12 hours and 1400 RAW shots later. With my immobile leg, we took a full crew on the road which included driver and heavy gear hauler Evan, intern & second shooter Emily, and massage therapist & artist Emma as an extra assistant. Actually, what is the Dude’s line in the Big Lebowski ‘you don’t expect me to be handling the money, driving the car and talking on the phone…’ Well, we did abide, and we rocked this out for Jess. Trophy winning, long distance horses just out of town at the family’s ranch, then Presque Isle with a beautiful, concise ceremony, then we took two limos around to a variety of scenic locations and local bars before hitting the reception. Nice shots, guys. Some of my favorites are below. How often do you get the chance to shoot a beautiful bride in amidst free-running horses?! And thanks to the groomsmen for literally carrying me up from some of the more difficult locations. Note the Old Milwaukee beer in his hand (though it is his, not mine) and Emma carrying crutches, cameras, and Crumpler bag. Nice!

Amy got married on the 28th and we captured her moments from noon until midnight. Red carpet is always challenging to match with flash, so I elected to leave it in the bag and just crank the ISO on the D3 a bit. Oh yeah, and it looks like I finally fried one of the SB-800 strobes and I didn’t feel like programming one of the other slaves to act as master. We’d have time for this later anyway… I’m not big on formal group shots, and tend to do these in a relaxed and artistic style vs. stuffy and ‘look at the camera and smile’. Its just not my style. My preference for a setup and shot is below with the mine ruin, sunburst, and casual poses. I admit that I did throw some strobe into this to carefully fill shadows without creating more. Nice job, Amy. You had a beautiful day!

Jessica is a Brockit Bride for October. She and her fiancee took advantage of their engagement shots on a breezy, slightly overcast spring afternoon in Hancock before heading hundreds of miles back home. You guys are both naturally photogenic and will do great! The shots were all done with the 70-200 in natural light – my favorite formula… Nice smile below, Jessica.

A follow-up quote from Jessica to Meghan:

 I love them! Adam is fantastic, I can’t wait to see what he does with the wedding photos!

Thanks – I’m blushing…

Ah, this was lovely. Lori Polzin was our bride for the 6th of June, and we shot a beautiful, private wedding on the top of Brockway Mountain in Copper Harbor; shot in some local scenes, then moved southwest along the shoreline to Fitzgerald’s (Eagle River Inn) along Lake Superior’s shore. A wonderful, in-love couple, for whom Brockit intern Emily and I signed the witness lines on the marriage license. Excellent day you two, and congratulations!

I actually got to participate in a wedding from the bridal party point of view instead of from behind the camera. My good buddy Wayne got married in the lovely West Virginia to the even lovelier Teresa. I had the honor of being in the party, supporting Wayne and hooking up with my Detroit buddies. Woo hooo! Nice job Wayne. Glad we cleaned up the Cadillac and always nice to see you. Still can’t believe you are married! I also got to connect with my new photography friend Rebecca Kiger who was kind enough to feature me on her blog. Rebecca, thanks for letting me play, and I look forward to working with you. Wayne, even though you’re married, I’m hoping you still have a guest room for me…

We had the pleasure of seeing Adam again at Alaina’s wedding in October. The pictures were beautiful, but we would expect nothing less. It was a pleasure to have Adam as our photographer and his pictures will be cherished.

- Janet Pauciulo