G & K Wedding Photos

Last month, I shot my good friends G & K's wedding.  This was my second wedding and I'm still learning lots about event/wedding photography.  While I do prefer photo shoots since I like being able to control and create the scene (and it's much less stressful :P), it's nice to capture special candid moments.  This post is a little longer than usual since I couldn't narrow down.  :)

Getting ready:

Obligatory shoe shot :P

Getting into the dress, helped by mom:

Bride & bridesmaids:

Heading out to the church:

Before the wedding:

What a beautiful bride!

Bride & mom:

The wedding was held at Memorial Church at Stanford University:

Guests start arriving:

Flower girl:

During the rehearsal, the main doors were not open during the processional.  So when the doors opened during the wedding, I was hit with a huge amount of glare.  This photo was unintentional, but I like how it came out.  And you can see my fellow photographer on the left.  :)

Though lighting was a challenge, the church was a gorgeous site for the wedding.

Now husband and wife:

Groom's parents in the recessional:

A few members of the bridal party:

The groom:

Cocktail hour:

The bride:

Having a good time during the toasts:

Guests snapping shots during the first dance:

Bride & father:

The band's lead singer was quite energetic!

The love train:

Black & White Photography Class

I finally got around to scanning these black and white photos I took for a class last year.  Shooting with film is definitely a different experience, to say the least.  I do prefer digital over film due to convenience and cost.  But there is something special about working with film and working in the darkroom.  

My favorite photo from the class:

This one required some involved darkroom work.  Gave me new appreciation of digital post-processing!