In addition to several mini accordion albums, Kim and Matt got our Flush Mount Panoramic album as part of their package. This is a GORGEOUS album with thick photographic pages. It's a true flush mount, so the photos extend across the entire page without any seam to break them up. Although we offer several album and book options, this is our most premium album.
I haven't made a slide show of the album before, but I thought I'd give it a try. I didn't do all the fancy transitions - just some nice fades and a little music. Enjoy!
Showing posts with label september wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label september wedding. Show all posts
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, September 18, 2009
Some Tough Church Rules & The Manor House
Big wedding tomorrow. Ceremony is at a church in Hyde Park. I read their photographer rules on their website, and WOW - they are STRICT. I've worked under some crazy conditions, but these are the worst by FAR.
1. No photos except from the balcony or the narthex (which is the church lobby). So, that means all telephoto shots, maybe a few wide angle from the balcony. And I'm going to assume that the narthex will have glass between it and the church area - those photos through the glass are going to look GREAT (yeah, right!).
2. I can't go past the eighth pew during the processional.
3. Only ONE shot of the Bride and each Bridesmaid as they walk down the aisle. Seriously, ONE??? I just don't think that's possible - and come on, how will they know? Are they going to count the number of times I press the shutter...? I may follow all of their other crazy rules, but I'm going to bend this one for sure.
4. No flash except during the processional. I don't remember anything about the recessional, but another rule I'll break if necessary.
From what I can tell, it's a fairly pretty church - I even think I was in a wedding there years ago (this will jar my memory for sure). But some pretty hard core rules on photography!
The reception will be at The Manor House in Mason, Ohio. It's on my "list" of places I want to do photos. From what I've seen online, there's a gorgeous courtyard area with a gazebo, small stream, bridge, etc. We'll be rushing from the church to The Manor House to squeeze in some of those key photos before the sun sets! We won't have much time, that's for sure.
All in all, tomorrow won't be the easiest of weddings - some of the conditions are definitely not in favor of the photographer (yours truly), but that won't stop me from trying to get the most fabulous photos I can! I haven't had an angry Bride and Groom yet, and I don't plan to start now.
1. No photos except from the balcony or the narthex (which is the church lobby). So, that means all telephoto shots, maybe a few wide angle from the balcony. And I'm going to assume that the narthex will have glass between it and the church area - those photos through the glass are going to look GREAT (yeah, right!).
2. I can't go past the eighth pew during the processional.
3. Only ONE shot of the Bride and each Bridesmaid as they walk down the aisle. Seriously, ONE??? I just don't think that's possible - and come on, how will they know? Are they going to count the number of times I press the shutter...? I may follow all of their other crazy rules, but I'm going to bend this one for sure.
4. No flash except during the processional. I don't remember anything about the recessional, but another rule I'll break if necessary.
From what I can tell, it's a fairly pretty church - I even think I was in a wedding there years ago (this will jar my memory for sure). But some pretty hard core rules on photography!
The reception will be at The Manor House in Mason, Ohio. It's on my "list" of places I want to do photos. From what I've seen online, there's a gorgeous courtyard area with a gazebo, small stream, bridge, etc. We'll be rushing from the church to The Manor House to squeeze in some of those key photos before the sun sets! We won't have much time, that's for sure.
All in all, tomorrow won't be the easiest of weddings - some of the conditions are definitely not in favor of the photographer (yours truly), but that won't stop me from trying to get the most fabulous photos I can! I haven't had an angry Bride and Groom yet, and I don't plan to start now.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Wedding Venue : Veraestau
On September 5, 2009, we are shooting a wedding at Veraestau in Aurora, Indiana. It will be our first wedding at this venue and our first Indiana wedding. Due to the uniqueness of the location, we thought we'd do a site visit before the wedding. So, yesterday, my hubby (and second shooter), son and I all went on a little adventure to Aurora, IN.
As soon as we made the turn into the driveway, I was excited! It's a long, narrow drive with large trees and a white fence running alongside. Then, we saw the stables and main house - both white. I couldn't wait to see inside both buildings!
We were the only ones there, so we had a "private" tour of the buildings and grounds by Josh. He was very helpful and informative and was giving us some ideas for photos as we walked through the house! We're very excited for our September wedding - now, we just need some good weather and light!
Slide show of photos from our visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gotbaby/sets/72157622053771050/show/
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Veraestau: Indiana Historic Landmark
When Jesse Holman combined the Latin words for spring, summer and fall to name his property in 1810, he hoped winter would never touch his home. In a way, it never has. Set high above the Ohio River in Aurora, Indiana, the landmark home captures a long sweep of Indiana's architectural history and exemplifies the historic preservation practiced by generations of two families - the Holman/Hamilton clan and the O'Brien/Gibson family.
Although the two-story log house with a brick addition Holman built in 1810 was humble, his choice of name and the value he placed on history set the tone for a grand estate. An Indiana Supreme Court Justice and a federal judge, Holman participated in drafting the state's first constitution and founding the Indiana Historical Society and Franklin College.
After Holman's log home burned in 1837, his son-in-law Allen Hamilton bought Veraestau, salvaged the remaining brick portion, and in 1838 added a one-story Greek Revival structure. The style was at its height; architectural trendsetters employed Greek Revival to reinforce similarities between the democratic ideals of ancient Greece and the new United States of America. In 1913, Allen's daughter Margaret Vance Hamilton added a two-story Greek Revival structure that included four bedrooms, a bathroom, a dining room, a kitchen, a breakfast room and two sleeping porches.
Learn More about Veraestau.
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In 2004, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana received the 116-acre property as a gift from the Cornelius and Anna Cook O’Brien Foundation. Today, Veraestau serves as Historic Landmarks Foundation's Southeast Field Office, and is open each weekend April through December for tours and rentals.
Veraestau Historic Site
4696 Veraestau Lane
Aurora, IN 47001-9406
812-926-0983
Fax 812-926-3122
veraestau@historiclandmarks.org
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