A Union of Archivists, October 2009

Don't be fooled...these are images taken just a few weeks ago!

I am definitely the photographer for just about all of my friend and family weddings. In this case, my uncle, an archivist, married a fantastic woman who is also an archivist. I, just now, after many years of asking "What is an archivist?" finally have it permanently ingrained in my head. The answer, according to my uncle is "The keeper of old things." So, when we go to the library, or do research on history we are looking up archives of documents and such, or, our history. Now that I a firm grip on the meaning, I felt is only appropriate to make their wedding images look like history too.

The good news is the whole Handfield side of my family is extremely into history and the preservation of history. So the genuine props were there too. Like an old Model T my dad restored, his old restored house, a barn raised by the family and well, my uncle Jerry's top hat. And yes, we did the American Gothic pose too.

Thanks Uncle Jerry and Val... and everyone who raised the barn. It was a perfect backdrop.

Kinney Bugalow at Sunset Farms-I must do more weddings here!

This year has been slammed with weddings that are referred from previous clients. I am talking 60% of them! It IS the most amazing way to get work. Why, do you ask? Well, since you asked, the reason is because the couples that are referred to me come totally relaxed, trusting and ready to be creative and fun! It has been yet another ingredient to a picture perfect year. (pun intended)

This couple took me on a creative adventure to Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farms in Narragansett as well as through my own memories having grown up on a farm. Yep, that includes haying, milking the cows, raising livestock and an organic garden- the exact things that drove me to a more urban adult life. Fortunately the combination of a farm and an urban outlook made this couple, the Bungalow and myself a great creative match. We were able to capture the essence of a farm with out being country, and the urban vibe of the couple with out high rise buildings.

Thank you so much K and C for a great first experience at Kinney Bungalow...I now hope to do many many more there!

To write and record a rap for your bride.....

It's just too hard to capture in words the amazing connection, creativity, sense of humor, and simple elegance these two have. I was blown away with the constant attention paid to the little things, the lighthearted jabs and the laughter that ensued. That compliment extends to the families and guests too! What a party!

I knew going into this wedding there was very little to worry about. Not only were they relaxed and organized, they hired Jen Brinton an amazing wedding planner that had it all worked out so they could spend the day having fun.

We began at the family summer home in CT, the wedding was at Watch Hill Chapel, and everything else was held at the amazing Misquamicut Club in Westerly Ct. The club is one of those places that with a creative eye has a huge amount of photographic options and throws a party like no ones business. It's a good thing because the bride and groom also know how to throw a party-including a self written and recorded rap for the bride and her famous bird dance performed to perfection by the groom and a few friends, a hilarious rendition of "Hello Dolly" sung by the entire guest list, and an incredible band flown in from North Carolina. (and I mean over the top incredible)

Thank you so much H and B, this was a night to be talked about for years to come!