I have the coolest clients, REALLY!! I’ve always thought that I was blessed to have generally very cool people as customers; I was proved right this past week on a huge level. The last week has been insane. It’s the off-season and I am busier than ever bouncing from place to place, meeting to meeting, shoot to shoot, etc. etc. I’m not complaining, but this is supposed to be the mellow season. Last Friday I had a commercial shoot, went home and packed for a huge photography convention, and spent the last hours of the day with my 2 boys. With a scheduled departure of around 2 the next day, I wanted to get in a morning shoot that had been canceled twice already due to weather and crazy schedules. It couldn’t have gone more perfect. I arrived to meet Gus and Alicia around 10 am down by the water in South Portland; it was the perfect spring morning. In 10 minutes we were talking like old friends and sharing stories that only friends can appreciate. I’m so impressed by these two. If for one second anyone out there reading this thinks that they have had a tough road leading up to their wedding – ya got nothin! Gus and Alicia take high honors for what they are dealing with and even more so for the way in which they are dealing: heads held high, arms tightly wrapped around each other, pushing forward and mowing down everything in their path that even resembles a hurdle. My hat is off to you both!
I hope you had fun and thanks for taking the time to chill and share a bloody mary together! I’m really looking forwad to next weekend!
Well we’ve managed to do it again and are so thankful to all of our past customers!! 2 years in a row, and you can bet your booty we’ll be bustin our butts to get it again next year.
An amazing day with an amazing family. Words can’t explain how much fun it was to reconnect with this family as I had a chance to photograph a second wedding for them. Something tells me I might be seeing them again in 12 months for a third wedding. wink wink!
Last friday I had a shoot with Heather and Tom(a client for 2010). To be honest I showed up at the shoot with low energy and my creative juices were struggling. This doesn’t happen to me but once or twice a year, but when it does I can always dig deep. This past friday was the end of a long week that culminated with a memorial service for a long time family friend. I simply wanted to sit back on my couch with a glass of wine and watch a movie or do something mindless. I showed up at one of my favorite places to shoot and they were there waiting for me. Cliche as it sounds it was like that little yellow beetle they drove up in was full of sunshine and goodness. Heather and Tom were ready to go and were in such good spirits that I couldn’t help be affected positively. We spent the next hour cruising around the park and creating photos of the two of them. They were up for just about anything I could come up with, and even better, had a bunch of really great ideas of their own. At the end of our time together this couple had unknowingly found my “reset” button. My “chi” was dramatically improved and I had formed a great bond with an upcoming client. Oh yeah – we made some cool photos together too.
Thanks you guys!!!!! – my whole weekend started on a positive note because of the two of you!!!
I just got back from an amazing wedding at Migis Lodge on Sebago. A week ago the weather man called for rain on this day; well….. He was wrong. Melissa and Tony could not have asked for a more beautiful day. Just amazing!
Photos: Melissa and Tony loved the unique look of their engagement photographs, so we did some parallel recreation on their wedding day. Backed by a strong sunset, a few of these siloutte photos are just breathtaking. Not conventional, but they are beautiful and creative. Thanks for hosting a great party, the first of many I am sure.
Migis Lodge Review: You could not ask for a nicer place for a wedding. Situated on Sebago lake this venue overlooks a few small islands just off shore. The ceremony site is located perfectly to watch the sunset and the reception site is a classic Maine gem. Simple elegance with a touch of Maine might be the best way to describe this venue. The 25 foot buffet was perhaps the best wedding food I have ever had. Really…. the food is to die for!
I am headed out the door to shoot a wedding today at Maine’s Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake. Despite being a super fun place to shoot, this couple has the “it factor.” I am excited to see what we can come up with today… Lord knows their TTD shoot was a blast!
My blog articles have gotten away from me in the last few months and its time to kick it back into high gear. Moving forward I have decided to write less and show more photos! I think that is what “my people” want anyway!!!!
So… Here are a few images from a recent wedding at the Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport Maine. It was an amazing day and one hell of a party.
Let me just start by saying that we have the best clients in the world! Thats right… THE BEST!
I met these two for a cold beer in Portland’s Old Port as a way to start off the shoot on a lighter note. Beer always seems to make the groom relax a little when you are about to ask him to be a model for two hours. :-) Even before our malted beverages arrived, it was clear to me that Kathryn was super excited for the shoot…. And it shows in her photos, as the smile on her face was infectious.
We started on Wharf Street for a few traditional engagement photos and then quickly found our way into the “Love Session.” It was so obvious that the beer helped because Tony fell right into place and managed to rather enjoy kissing the neck of his lovely bride-to-be. (But can you blame him? )
Anyway…. This shoot ended a week of amazing TTD and Love Sessions. After having a blast in the Old Port we drove out to Ferry Beach for a quick shoot at DEAD LOW TIDE. A few of the reflection photos have already been added to our portfolio.
Here is a link: http://www.rileyclients.com/pickpic/gallery/splash.php?gallery_id=343
My good friend Katie is a life coach and is also the founder of “The Levity Project”. She’s an amazing woman with fantastic energy. If you are interested in how to put a little more laughter and levity into your life I highly recommend that you give her site a look. (Here)
Today she posted one of the most hysterical wedding related videos I think I have ever seen. Check it out – you will not be dissapointed, I promise!
by Riley Photographic
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