Marking my first full wedding back after surgery, I brought my wife along to Kristen and Bayne's wedding so she could watch me just in case I over-exerted myself post-op! Luckily, she didn't need to catch me, but I did rely on her all day for support - and in retrospect, I don't think I was physically 100% ready to be shooting a wedding again -- but too late now! :)
But if there was a wedding to come back to - it was Kristen and Bayne's! All weddings are fun, but every once in a while, you get just a wonderful group of people together, and everyone is in such a great mood, it really makes for an outstanding wedding - and reminds me of why I love my job! :)
At the first sight of Oxen Hill Manor, I started hoping that the light would last long enough to give us some time to take bride and groom shots around the grounds - after all, it's gorgeous! - But unfortunately, the light lasted just barely long enough for the ceremony before we had to head inside for the rest of the night.
But that didn't seem to matter to Kristen & Bayne - after all, a wedding is about having a big celebration with your friends and family - not about taking pictures (although sometimes I wish it could be!)!
The photographer in me wanted to shoot all day with Kristen & Bayne here, but the reason most of my clients hire me is because they want nice photos, while also not being bugged for photo-ops all day - so it's always a tricky balance for me - especially when I'm confronted with gorgeous locations like this one!
On to the party - it was a beautiful wedding with a wonderful group of friends and family, and one heck of a fun party! I think you can really tell the best weddings are when the guests (and the photographer) leave the wedding wanting more! -- Congrats Kristen & Bayne!
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