I thought I would share a little bit from Jessica and Joe's day here in Dayton. We started out with some wonderful getting ready time at the Patterson Homestead, where the ceremony was taking place as well. The room the girls were getting ready in gave us some incredible light to work with and plenty of opportunities for a variety of looks. I always love it when I can pull variety out of a room!
Lots of great mirror time too.....
One thing I have really loved doing, especially lately, is looking for abstract styled shots when they present themselves. This was a great example as Jessica was getting her dress on....anytime light, shadow, motion and form come together in a unique way it can make for some extremely rewarding photos!
The Patterson Homestead was built between 1810-1850 and houses with it a lot of history from probably Dayton's most influential family (founders of NCR and many other notable endeavors). I loved this following shot where it's almost as if family members from the past were watching on.
Jessica's Mom helping with the dress....
A little high-fashion feel...
The Homestead has beautiful green space and trees on the property that we used for the formals...
During the ceremony I always like to stay as absolutely unobtrusive as possible...and in most cases that means avoiding being in front of the couple...this time however there was a very helpful line of bushes that I was able to shoot through...not only did I get a few shots from the front...but the bushes worked as a wonderfully creative diffuser for some really cool blurring effect! No Photoshop needed!
...and how could we forget our very special Bridesmaid... Heidi!!!
The reception was at the Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education......
We did manage to get in a little bit of our quiet time before heading back in to the rest of the party!
Congratulations to Jessica and Joe! It was a great day that we had a lot of fun with too....Best wishes to the two of you!
