Portrait session with Eric, gone bad :(

So with my new-to-me 5D arriving in the mail that day, I did a portrait session with my friend Eric. Really only did one setup, the "college student" look, because as we went outside to do some different stuff, the skies opened up at that moment and it started to downpour.

So we went to his little grad student cubicle took some shots, then he got the call... campus security informs him his car is in a ditch. So we head out and find it partially submurged. Apparently the parking brake never engaged and it rolled about 150 yards across the (empty) lot, missing everything and landing in the ditch. Bummer.

Glub, glub... he was OK with me posting the pics. About 15 people stopped and snapped photos with their cell phones. Would've been more had it not been raining on and off.

He was cool about the whole situation until he saw the water draining out the door. Then I felt sorry for him. Bummer. So I loaned him my truck for the week while his car gets fixed.

Next post (weather permitting) will be the e-session with Pauline & John! Can't wait!

-- Andrew --

Portrait session with Leigh

Hooked up with Leigh at the lovely Schoen place-- so many neat spots there for photos!-- and we did a portrait session together. This was done au-naturale-- no flash. After spending a nice spring day outside we wrapped it up with a cup of coffee at the nearby Starbucks. A great session that had some great photos. Thanks Leigh, you were easy to work with!

And for my favorite:

-- Andrew --

New Bookings

Andrew has been busy with new clients. Look back soon to see some engagement portarits.

Andrew Welsh

This should have been posted long ago. Rochester Wedding Photos has a new (well not new anymore!) photographer. I'd like to introduce you to Andrew Welsh. Andrew is so dedicated to photography and shooting it's really exciting to watch him. Make sure you look at his potfolio on the site. Be sure to start seeing alot more action from Andrew!

Nok & Tim

Frequently I can sense the anticipation in a couple of the big day to come, even in this case when the wedding is 1.5 years in the future. That's how far in advance Nok & Tim had booked me to be their wedding photographer. This time the tables were turned a bit and I was the one getting really excited about the shoot. I love shooting every of my wedding projects and am honored by my all clients for allowing into there life for a brief but intimate moment and that they recognize the artistry & sensitivity I bring to their pictures. For Nok & Tim's wedding my nerves were a tad more jumpy than normal. Like most Brides, Nok throughly researched & planned every detail of their day. She even tracked down a DJ she loved so much from a wedding she went to 4 years earlier. When she choose me over a top competitor and was posting every move she made on the theknott.com to her knottie friends, I guess you could say I was psyched!

The day came and the weather was perfect. Sunny & dry, warm in the sun but not hot. Nothing worse than a sweaty bridal party. The pictures tell everything.

Kerri & CJ

I had to get permission to shoot this wedding. Kerri & CJ's wedding was June 23rd, which also happens to be my wife's birthday. Holidays & family events are super important to us. Fortunately permission was granted because like all my couples, the wedding was great. The ceremony was held at the St. Paul's Episcopal (corner of East & Westminster) and is one of the prettiest churches in the city. Did I mention that the Bride was pretty also? Of course she was! Kerri is also one of the sweetest people I've ever met. At one point CJ kidded arounded that I should come on the honeymoon to shoot but realized it was mood spoiler.

Tammy & Mark

A prefect june wedding. Tammy & Mark, Rochester natives currently living in Manhattan returned to host their wedding a the Rochester Divinity School. A wonderful venue for beautiful couple. I really felt honored to shoot this hip NYC couples big day