Susanne and Steve were married on Friday two weeks ago.  And I’m not afraid to say that, from their photographer’s perspective, they were the perfect couple and the ideal client.

First of all, they were very nontraditional.  During the service at the Fluvarium, they read poems instead of scriptures.  They did not have a Hummer or a stretch limo – they drove themselves, in a modest, nicely decorated four cylinder car.   

Second, they were open to suggestions.  When Jennifer seen the Ice Cream truck on the way up to Cabot Tower, she squealed “Oh, do you think they’ll do it?”  They did, and it was fun.  We bought them ice cream, and got some nice original pictures.

Third, they we not afraid or against having a bit of fun.  They welcomed a more relaxed approach to group shots.  They mingled and talked and relaxed while we shot them.  No stuffy posed pictures.

And finally, they bought in to what we were trying to accomplish on their behalf.  They understood that our function was simply to document the day and help out only when necessary.  As a photographer, I find that there’s a fine balance between general planning and over directing of the wedding day couple.

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