An Emergency Second Shoot with Elizabeth Antunes

One thing I think that most people don't know about the photographic community is we are very tight knit. I am very proud to say that I am good friends with most of my "competitors". I love this about photography! It's great that we can all be confident enough in our art to share secrets (and referrals) with our colleagues. I have always been one to help out both those just starting out and my fellow veterans in the community.

So when Elizabeth Antunes called me on Good Friday back in March frantic because her second shooter had bailed on her last second, I was more than happy to fill in for her. The amazing thing is, I was supposed to be out of town that weekend, but had been hired on last minute by the church for some promotional work, so I happened to have a few hours available Saturday evening to squeeze in a wedding.

This wedding was at Deerfield Estate down in Miami. The surroundings were absolutely beautiful...
Can you believe they just had orchids growing like this all around the property? I just had to grab a shot or two!

Unfortunately it rained almost all day! Fortunately for the Bride & Groom, superstition says that this is supposed to be good luck! :-)

One of the things I love about second shooting is I get to hang out with the guys for a change!

Not that I don't LOVE hanging out with the bride, sometimes the guy are... well... interesting!!
See, I told you the guys knew how to cut lose!

Granted, that drink in John's hand may be part of the reason too. I don't recall that being water. ;-)

Because of the rain, they had to make a last minute change and have the ceremony in the reception hall.

It didn't matter. Look at how beautifully decorated everything was!

It all looked so elegant!

The bride was stunning! She radiated happiness as she walked down the aisle!

:-)

After they said their "I do's", I think they were oblivious to everyone around them. These two were obviously in love!

I love this shot! Right before the kiss! I strategically used the videographer's light as a hair light. See the nice glow around their faces!

Such a happy bride!

And her dress was just gorgeous!

The one bad thing about the rain is we didn't get to take as many pictures outside as we had hoped for. I caught a quick shot of the bride glancing out the window to see if the rain had stopped.

We didn't let a little rain stop us from getting some killer shots!

Another thing I love about being a second photographer... I get to take all the fun artsy shots! I am in love with this shot of the cake!!!

The party was rocking! Everyone was having a great time! I'm loving the little bit of "flash flavor" the off camera lighting adds to this shot!

And most importantly the bride & groom were happily married!! :-)

Again I say, don't you just love love??

*le sigh* I love my job!