August 26, 2008
Heather and Dominic at King’s Raven
When you wake up on your wedding day and realize there are no clouds in sight and nothing but sun until the day is over, it’s time to celebrate. And that’s exactly what Heather and Dominic decided to do at King’s Raven Winery.
Never mind that you pulled a muscle in your back and could barely stand up (Dominic) or that the only place for you to get ready was in a trailer (Heather). At the end of the day, you would be married to the love of your life.
For their wedding photographer, it was particularly challenging. As much as everyone wants a sunny day with no clouds for their wedding day, it’s not exactly the best light to capture those formal family pictures. No trees to offer any shade and no cloud passing by to offer any relief from the heat. I don’t care if you are a supermodel, you won’t look your best with direct sunlight on your face. Fortunately for them, their photographer was up for the challenge.
Their wedding was also a reunion of sorts. Two former brides were in attendance. Mindy (married to Liam) is now working at Class Act Events and has found her niche as an event coordinator. Renae and Caleb also made a showing and by showing, I mean they are expecting their first child soon.
The images I decided to share are the details and characters from their wedding. This was a wedding full of personalities. From Heather’s brother, who could be a model for Nike, to Dominic’s uncles who are Italian through and through. Also, nearly everyone had a digital camera and were not afraid to use them.
Back pain aside, Dominic was all smiles and never left Heather’s side. The kissing, the tender touching of hands and the glances of love were witnessed by all. The celebration carried on into the welcome coolness of the night and everyone had a good time. It was sad to see the evening come to an end, but everyone would remember the day Heather and Dominic were married.
Congratulations to the family and a heartfelt thanks for making Brian (my new assistant) and me feel like a part of the family. Best wishes guys for a lifetime of happiness, may all your wishes come true!
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No one handles a challenge better than you my love! And no matter what conditions you face, you always deliver beautiful images! That’s why you’re the best…yeah, I’m biased, so?
The color in these images is so vibrant! The light appears to be incredible for many of these shots and the two photo’s of the couple in the vineyard may be my favorite Randy Kepple shots of all time. You just keep getting better and better! Thanks for the inspiration.
Mat
Too funny, I wrote my comment then read your post. You nailed the difficult light and made it look amazing! Great job!