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

Thursday, July 29, 2010 Posted in Downtown Bethlehem, Hyatt Place Hotel, Weddings

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

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August 23, 2010 - 6:45 am

Michelle Lory - Perfection!!! Ryan’s talent really shines through in this song and it is complimented by a fantastic photographer. The pictures show the true essence of Ryan and Kate and the amazing people that they are.

August 20, 2010 - 12:04 pm

Erica James - Simply Amazing!!! You and Katie look amazing!!! Beautiful couple!! Exceptional photography!!!

July 30, 2010 - 6:28 am

Kristin Rohrbaugh - Amazing photography…and an amazing piece of art all around…from the photos, to the music/Ryan’s voice, to both these amazing subjects. You did a great job capturing their “essence” and their true beauty.

July 29, 2010 - 8:21 pm

Lori Diefenbacher - Thank you Mike for this beautiful slideshow! I am a friend of the couple and I was studying overseas in June so I was unable to attend the wedding. This video made me feel like I was there on their special day. Ryan, this song is beautiful and perfect! Love, Lori

July 29, 2010 - 7:50 pm

kate crerand - ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! WHAT AN AWESOME WAY TO REMEBER YOUR SPECIAL DAY !! AND MR. McNETT YOU ARE QUITE TALENTED!!

July 29, 2010 - 7:47 pm

Janeen - Wow this was beautiful. Kate looked amazing. And as always Ryan, fabulous song! Love it. And the video, pictures, song, just everything went together so well. wow!

Wedding Photography ≈ Grooms need love too!

Monday, July 12, 2010 Posted in Downtown Bethlehem, Hyatt Place Hotel, Weddings

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.

 

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July 13, 2010 - 8:13 am

Philip Hawkins Wedding Photographer Edinburgh - Great slideshow! You are right the images really do capture the male side of the day.

Photography Assistant, we don’t need no stinking photography assistant!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Posted in The Candlelight Inn, Weddings

Bride gets kissed by groom

I have tons of stuff to post, wedding photography, thoughts, ideas etc. Its been a while since I posted and I cant wait to share the mountains of stuff that Ive been up too, the amazing brides and grooms I’ve been getting to work with etc.

I thought Id easy my way into it with something light hearted. Very often I dont share the behind the scenes of my wedding photography. How do I get the shot? How do I get the light just so? So for all thoughts inquiring minds your questions are now answered.

Im not a huge advocate of bringing an assistant or second photographer unless the wedding or event really calls for it. Why? well I really like the intimacy of it just being me. The only dynamic Im thinking about is the event itself. Its kind of private that way, but there is a down side “Who holds the light or reflector?” Assistants do come in handy for holding things and adjusting things while Im shooting. My solution has always been to enlist the help of friends and family. What Ive found is that by letting others participate in the photography the photography becomes more part of the day and the experience, it becomes interesting and fun. 

The above picture is shooting into the light and one of the brides Aunts was holding the reflector for me off to the left. The aunt was never with out her camera all day long the bride dubbed her Mike Jr. so I think she got a kick out of helping out.

But the question is “WHAT DO I DO WHEN THERE IS NO ONE BUT THE BRIDE AND GROOM THERE?”

The answer… Put the bride to work. 

Bride assisting the Wedding Photographer

Yes there is no rest for the weary, Kelly was an awesome bride and I absolutely we had such a blast at her wedding you will definitely be seeing more from her wedding in future posts. I just love this picture 

 

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June 9, 2010 - 5:12 pm

Boundless Photos Wedding Photography - Great shot of the couple in the first picture and the second pics super fun!

Wedding Photography | Allison + Ryan

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Posted in Silver Creek Country Club, Weddings

Here are some highlights from Allison and Ryan’s Wedding shot right here in the Lehigh Valley. The Bride got ready at Beautique, The Ceremony was at 1st Presbyterian and the reception at Silver Creek Country Club

If you cant view the slideshow or you are seeing this post in your email program please click here to view it.

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February 10, 2010 - 3:09 pm

Rich Pizzuti – Boston Wedding Photographer - great story telling with these wedding images!

February 9, 2010 - 10:23 am

Portland Wedding Photographer - Very nice slideshow…what a great way to relive your wedding day.

February 4, 2010 - 2:03 am

Wedding Photographers in Surrey - Great set of wedding photographs. I really enjoyed watching the story unfold on your slide show.
Lloyd

February 1, 2010 - 8:41 am

Knoxville Wedding Photographer - Great captures of the day!

January 28, 2010 - 8:17 am

allison - Epic.

January 27, 2010 - 1:33 pm

Ted Johns Photography – Virginia Beach Wedding Photography - Love that first shot on the slideshow and the way you created it…skillful use of lighting!

Wedding Photography ≈ Stopping Traffic

Monday, January 25, 2010 Posted in Downtown Bethlehem, Hotel Bethlehem, Teasers, Weddings

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

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June 14, 2010 - 9:28 am

Bryan Morris - Great images, I like your use of OCF in these.

April 21, 2010 - 2:21 am

Portrait Photography San Jose - Very nice!!!! I like the beautiful bride and bridesmaid posing.

March 10, 2010 - 7:40 am

Paul Mozell - Great site, colleague. Each of the slide shows are intimate and personal.

March 4, 2010 - 10:19 am

Eric Lagstein - Looks like a really fun wedding and great bridal party! Great pics!

February 10, 2010 - 12:45 pm

Mindy - Love these photos. Fantastic work!

February 2, 2010 - 10:30 pm

Providence Wedding Photographer – Mark Andrew - Love the group formal poses. Everyone is having a great time and looks so much more realistic than the stiff formal stuff that so many people like.

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