A couple weeks ago Mike and I second shot for the super cali-fabulous Miss Shyla ! I met Shyla a few years back at Pictage’s Partner con in LA and just knew we would be friends. She has this infectious smile and energy and is easily one of the best photographers out there. At WPPI this year we discovered that she needed a second shooter for this incredible wedding in Boston in March and I absolutely jumped at the chance to learn from one of the best. Her clients, Sage and Young, are two of the most easy to photograph and be around people in the universe. Like really really really it was C-R-A-Z-Y.
So, since I was the second in command- a major lesson for me since I am always Charles in Charge up in here, and Mike is my goofy friend Buddy- Mike and I covered the boys, which is something that I don’t normally do. It was challenging but not really- I mean, Young’s loft was incredibly cool and had the most amazing light. I decided to do something fun and shoot his tux, like I would shoot the dress. We set it up in the laundry room…
His loft used to be an old factory of some type- there were numbers in the floors made entirely of nails where the machine stations were… yes I was hoping for a 10 but I’ll take a 20! It’s 2 ten’s you know
Check out this bridesmaids husband- is he the cutest husband or what??
Sage and Young opted for a first look- so while Shyla was setting it up with Young, Sage took a moment to pray, and I was hidden in the back and was able to catch this very intimate moment
Right after their first look
Sage is one of the most photogenic, beautiful and just radiant women I have ever photographed in my life! The whole day was alternating squeals of joy, me, Shyla, then Mike. OK Mike’s was totally in his head but I saw it! And believe me, Shyla and I did enough shouting for joy for the whole world!
I love that she planned ahead and had the wrap at the ready for her shoot! It not only kept her toasty warm but was an excellent prop for her pictures…A+++!
It started to feel like a dream to me… one two three..WAKE UP! And then they would be gone! No big boat, no beautiful light, no fabulous couple… But it was real alright
honestly
the bridesmaids flowers were simple and stunning calla lillies
These ladies couldn’t be more lovley if they tried
Sage put that wrap to use and kept her ladies in waiting toasty in between takes
Not to be out done…. easily my favorite groomsmen shot ever! Check out Young working it
The spot of color these houses provided just make me want to eat this image! It’s like a little piece of candy
Big bridal party, and narrow little alley
KNOCK KNOCK!
Who’s there…?
AWESOME!
It’s almost like they were professional smilers
The usher’s feet lead you into Sage and her Dad coming up…being the second let me get a little frisky, actually at this point I may have even been the third since Mike had the aisle with Shyla
This room at the museum was out of order
Can they look ANY happier??
It’s like they knew we were coming or something
Not sure it gets any cuter than this little guy and his slick dance moves
One of the funnier toasts I have heard!
I could have easily posted about 40 more images here but then that would be just plain craziness!! BIG thanks to Shyla and Sage and Young for having Mike and I- we couldn’t have asked for an easier couple to work with!
Make sure to check out Shyla and Mike’s blogs for their KILLER shots!!
