To say that this shoot will be unforgettable would be an understatement. Mike & Anne, who are getting married this fall, recently moved to Brooklyn and I jumped at the chance to do their engagement session in the foreign, yet familiar, streets of New York City. The City is one of my most favorite places to visit, and the allure of incorporating some of its biggest landmarks into my intimate session with this couple was irresistible. Anne & Mike were incredibly trusting of my suggestions to get lost within one another in some of the most public places on this planet. We shot on the ground, underground, and 119 feet above ground on the Brooklyn Bridge...where we happened to run into a fellow named Bono. If you aren't familiar with him, he's part of this up and coming band called U2. Though my tongue was tied, my fingers worked, and I got off a few frames as he walked away and sang quietly to his wife. Quite a surreal moment. "City of Blinding Lights" is a song by U2, and it perfectly describes the metropolis that is wrapped around this amorous couple.
Lindsey & Jon's big day was one that proved that only a few things are needed for a memorable wedding: Your family, your closest friends, and a few lighthearted moments...like when the preacher forgot to tell Jon that he could kiss his bride...or perhaps when a slightly tipsy groomsman returns to the reception looking like he was attacked by a bear. After getting married at what one could describe as the quintessential cute country church, Lindsey & Jon had their reception in downtown Salisbury near the Wicomico River. The rising tide of emotions carried on through the night, and later culminated with a lone walk between the couple along the water's edge. A beautiful day, a breathtaking bride, and a proud husband...congrats to Jon & Lindsey.
Jon:
Excellent job Doug. These photos are amazing. Thanks again to you and Brenda for capturing these memories for us.
(05.09.10 @ 12:54 PM)
Jen Heinicke:
These Pictures are Gorgeous!!! Awesome job Doug. You created beautiful memories for Jon & Lindsey to cherish....what a wedding! Funny comment above; I am the wife of the bear attacked groomsman!!
(05.11.10 @ 08:33 AM)
That Robert Frost quote perfectly describes these newly engaged lovebirds. When I say newly, I mean it. Justin had only just proposed to his adoring fiance, Erica, the night before I took these engagement photos. Justin and I had been in contact for weeks working out the logistics of their special weekend, and everything worked out perfectly. Erica, a poet herself, is a stunningly beautiful bride-to-be, and there was no doubt on the day I spent with them that they are blissfully in love. Although clouds threatened our shoot in Ocean City, they held off long enough for me to get some very intimate images. How could I not be inspired by them? Congrats to Justin & Erica!
Justin:
Pictures look awesome Doug! Thank you so much for the amazing shoot
(04.29.10 @ 08:34 PM)
Brenda Phillips:
These two lovebirds are sooo in love! Doug, your photos definitely show it.
(04.29.10 @ 08:34 PM)
If you're a regular follower of my blog, you may recognize my good friend Jessica, who is about 8 months into her 9 month sentence pregnancy. The location for the day was the family farm in Bushwood, MD...a place that I hope you never go to. Not because it's an awful place, but because Spring in this little pocket of southern Maryland is absolutely breathtaking, and I selfishly want to keep it to myself. I must admit, I am usually the one with the unconventional ideas, but when this mother-to-be suggested that she wanted some photos in a rye field, I was intrigued. The light was barely lingering while the pollen danced across the top of the crop, but I really love the resulting image, as well as the rest that we got that day. I can't wait to for Jessica's pea to pop out of the pod!
jessica:
doug,
Thanks again, you did a wonderful job capturing this special time with your talent behind the lens.
brenda phillips:
This one is close to my heart. Love the pictures! What a happy family! Beautiful.
(04.24.10 @ 03:48 PM)
Kevin Belcher:
Awesome job Doug.... this captures Bushwood and the Spence family perfectly.
(04.30.10 @ 09:00 AM)
While the first photo and title of this post may lead one to believe that these twin sisters are 7 month old bank robbers on the run, that is far from the truth. The only thing that Rooney & Gabby are guilty of is being disgustingly cute. I first photographed these duplicated love bugs about 9 months ago while still in utero, at the same location used for this session, Pemberton Park. Clearly, these twins are not identical, and neither are their personalities...which I think these images capture. These cherubs will continue to be featured on my site in the months and years to come, so keep your eyes out for them...one for each!
Lauren McDermott:
You captured our babies perfectly! You continue to blow our minds and bring smiles to our faces. We love you and are so blessed to have you in our family! Oh, and I LOVE the double trouble slide:-)
(04.19.10 @ 07:06 PM)
Brenda Phillips:
I wish I had been there for this shoot. Looking at the photos makes me feel like I was! Beautiful shots of beautiful girls.
(04.19.10 @ 07:13 PM)
Awesome photos Doug! I love NYC :)
(05.13.10 @ 07:28 PM)