Liz & Dean's Wedding - L'Escale Restaurant in the Delamar Hotel 2009-04-16
We are so excited to kick off this years wedding season with a HUGE congratulations to Elizabeth and Dean. I have a good story here. They were referred to us by Samantha and Matt and hired us without meeting us in person, which sometimes happen. So my friend Julie and I went to the NY International Gift Fair. There are 1000's of booths and 1000's of people. While we were at a booth this lovely girl was telling us how she was getting married soon. Perfect opportunity for self promotion right? No way - I am way too shy and rarely speak up in these moments. But my friend Julie was all over it. She quickly shouted, sooo do you have a photographer? And the lovely girl says YES, Be Creative Photography. SAY WHAT? At first I was embarrassed because I thought, why don't I recognize her? What a coincidence and fun little meet up right? I was so excited for their wedding!Needless to say Elizabeth is beautiful. Below, her friend and amazingly talented makeup artist is doing her thing.
Love the strong lighting from behind.
She was so excited to have her dress on.
I guess I've been into the "serious" looking bridal portraits lately. I realize this is the 3rd one I've posted. We have tons of Liz laughing too but I just loved this profile that showcased her hair, earrings, and dress detail too.
It was a windy, windy day in Connecticut. Eric had fun with the guys before the ceremony started.
This is our signature wide angel shot, we love it and almost all of our couples request it.
I love this shot. It was taken through the rear view window of their getaway car.
The girls were FREEZING! They were troopers though and stepped outside where there was enough room to capture images of them all together.
After the chilly outdoor photo session we brought Liz and Dean inside the church to warm up. With our awesome 5D Mark II's we were able to capture some really beautiful shots in the church - no lights or anything. Just the wee little bit of light coming in from the stained glass windows.
Dean was/is so sweet to Elizabeth. He really appreciates photography and was a wonderful subject to photograph and work with. We fed off of both of their enthusiasm.
Elizabeth's dress was whimsical, nature inspired, and went perfectly with her vintage and wildflower wedding decor. I really wanted to capture some etheral, white-washed portraits of her. The church doors presented the perfect opportunity.
I love their flowers so much. The cluster of vintage vases, the color, and the Kolo signing books that doubled as table numbers. The Delmar Hotel was a perfect setting.
A few planned and some impromptu speeches by friends and family had the bride and groom cracking up! You should have heard Dean's friends boasting about what a stand-up guy he is and then quickly cracking a joke about him. They were all so great.
Some of the girls captured by Eric.
I love this shot so much, they were in the middle of the dance floor surrounded by craziness in all directions. But they were so into each other, as if nobody else was around.
I love this woman - her happiness makes me melt!
Thank you so much Liz and Dean for choosing us to photograph your wedding. We had such a wonderful time and love your images! Your pictures are ready and waiting for you when you return from your honeymoon! Can't wait to work on your album.
Sincerely,
Brooke and Eric Lagstein
Be Creative Photography
Dress: Carolina Herrera
Florist: Gary Z of Stamford
Makeup: Piret Aava, Warren Tricomi Greenwich
Hair: Edita Evon, Warren Tricomi Greenwich
Eric & Brooke Lagstein of Be Creative Photography www.becreativephotogrpahy.com
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