reflection

I was shooting a wedding recently and the justice of the peace earnestly suggested that I take a shot of the bride and groom looking in the mirror. I think she really wanted to help me expand my creativity! I ignored her of course but I couldn't help but think of her when I took this shot. There is a subtle play on dimension as you see the bride and groom's faces in the mirror just behind them. Maybe it's a classic shot and not a cliché after all.

Hennepin Ave, blue hour

This was taken at a rehearsal dinner recently. For me this photo demonstrates the importance of being proactive about photo opportunities. Sure, the couple was having a great time visiting with friends and I hated to interrupt. But I knew I could make a great picture and it only took a second to pull them away.

Taken with Portra 800, 1/15 sec wide open at f/1.4

Town & Country Weddings

I am a frequent contributor to Town & Country weddings yet I was giddy with excitement to be included in this essay about making the most of your photographer. This photo was taken immediately after the bride and groom walked down the aisle and into their classic car. They had done all the posed pictures before the wedding (always my preference) so they were headed straight to the reception with obvious joy on their faces.

hunt & gather

I tend to shoot a lot of women so I was delighted when this man, an antique dealer at my neighborhood Hunt & Gather Antiques, agreed to let me take his portrait in his stylish house. I'm kicking myself for not taking some detail pictures of some of the objects in his home. He has a great collection of British Isles-oriented relics. His booth at Hunt & Gather also reflects this passion.

My website was recently updated to include many new portraits of real people.