Michael McNett Photography » Downtown Bethlehem

Lehigh Valley Wedding ≈ Katerine + Ryan (pre-ceremony)

Mike — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:54:05 +0000

WAIT ONE SECOND!!!!! DO NOT CLICK PLAY!!! I want to preface this slideshow of Katherine and Ryan’s Pre-Ceremony Wedding photography by clueing you in on the music first. Most of my slide shows Im constrained to only using music that I have the rights to. Being in a art type field I understand copyright issues and respect the artists enough to not use music with out the proper permissions, however I was able to get permission to use this song from an amazing singer/songwriter (and the groom) Ryan Peters. Yes The music is by the groom it is titled “Overcome this Love” and as I watch it I think that it is important.

I will have more slideshows from Katherine and Ryan’s wedding with more music by the groom. Please enjoy and like always leave any comments down below but if the music strikes you please leave any comments for Ryan as well.

The photography was shot at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Bethlehem PA just before their wedding which was held at The Riverside Country Club in Easton PA

Wedding Photography ≈ Grooms need love too!

Mike — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:55:31 +0000

As a Lehigh Valley Wedding Photographer who in the course of his 12 years having had studios in Baltimore, MD – Jacksonville, FL and now Lehigh Valley / Bethlehem, PA I have seen many trends come and go in the wedding photography industry. One consistent though has always been that its the brides day (just watch any of the reality wedding shows to see it in the extreme). In looking at my blog and my facebook and my twitter etc etc etc Im guilty a bit as well of being bride-centric. I wanted to share these quick couple moments though shot of the groom getting ready at the new Hyatt Place Hotel in downtown Bethlehem.

There was some advantage in the bride and groom both getting ready in the hotel, in that I could capture a couple of these shots during a lull with the bride. The groom getting ready is a much smaller affair than the bride. There is less production and more introspection. In a room full of guys a groom getting ready can feel more private than the bride who is getting laced up by a mom and a brides maid while the maid of honor is slipping shoes on her feet. Sure there is typically beer and sports on the tv (world cup in this case but no beer) and the air is filled with good hearted teasing. But when the groom gets ready often he buttons his own shirt, ties his own tie and snaps on his own cuff links. I think these images capture a little bit of what he may be thinking as he prepared to walk down the aisle.

Wedding Photography ≈ Stopping Traffic

Mike — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:08:20 +0000

Ok If you frequent my blog, or drive through downtown Bethlehem on a Saturday night chances are you’ve seen my obsession with jumping out in the middle of the road. Wedding Photography for me are also about having fun being a little outrageous and making a spectacle sometimes. So here are a couple shots of some true traffic stoppers taken outside one of my favorite Lehigh Valley spots the Hotel Bethlehem. I want to thank the bridal party for braving freezing cold, hazardous conditions and Christina and Matt for really being a Kick @$$ Bride and Groom.

Ohh and big thanks to John my second shooter who bravely was dodging traffic with me holding the light, THX John

Wedding Photography ≈ “Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean it’s over.”

Mike — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:42:43 +0000

Here in Bethlehem, scratch that, the Lehigh Valley, heck make that all of Pennsylvania and NJ. October and November is huge for weddings. We have the Fall colors and a still pretty moderate climate. But one thing about this time of year is the seasons earlier sunset. When the sun is down around 5:00 being able to work in low light creatively. Twilight and The blue hour is one of my favorite times to shoot because the world becomes your studio. This shot, from one of the weddings that Im going to be posting soon, was a fun one for me because it not only makes use of this time of day but was quite fearless of the bride and groom.

Nighttime/lowlight shots are great for albums too, because they provide a great ending to the album. So the viewer really feels like they traveled through the day. So if your a photographer reading this don’t stop shooting outside when the sun goes down and if your a bride, plan to dedicate some time during your reception to take a break for the crowd and grab a memorable moment with your new husband.

This wedding photography was shot outside of the Hotel Bethlehem in downtown Bethlehem.

Katelyn + Mike | Engagement Photography

Mike — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:27:08 +0000

If you don’t see the video click here

Ive been a wedding photographer for over 12 years and I have shot many places and many strange things. But I have never shot in the snow before. When the last snow fell in the Lehigh Valley, I called Katelyn and Mike (a bride and groom who’s wedding Im shooting next month at Bear Creek Mountain Resort) and they were game. We started out front of The Hotel Bethlehem in downtown bethlehem PA, which is a great place this time of year with the holidays. We then explored the whole area… a couple snow fights and snow angels later we called it a day. I really had fun photographing this one and look forward to photographing the wedding next month

{E-Session} Kari + Jeff

Mike — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:52:02 +0000