Late last year, I had a couple of wedding gigs come up at the last minute — both of which were only a few weeks apart. For the first wedding, my good friend Reid called me on a Tuesday to shoot his wedding that Friday. Then just a few weeks later, I received a call on Saturday for a Sunday (yes, the next day!) wedding.
This latter wedding of Stephen and Joan took place in Pacific Palisades at one of the first homes that was built in that district. It also happens to be the home of Emmy Award winning screenwriter Bob Schiller, who wrote for several comedies including I Love Lucy, Maude and All in the Family. Bob had most of his work leather-bound and archived in his library, and it was quite a site to see such history on the shelves.
Stephen and Joan are such sweet and generous people. I never quite understood why they called me at the last minute; I got a couple of different versions of the story, but I’m not sure which one to believe. In any case, I was happy that they called me and honored to be able to capture this event.
The ceremony took place in the living room, which served as an intimate setting for an audience comprised mostly of their family and closest friends. I especially love photographing in new and challenging environments, and this was definitely new and challenging. As you can see, there was barely any room down the aisle, and being unobtrusive in this environment was practically impossible. But my first priority is to get the shots, and I’m not one to be too shy to be in the midst of everyone to get them.
This was definitely a memorable experience for me, as quick as it was. It’s also proof that it’s never too late to search for a wedding photographer. But if you’re searching for a photographer now, and I’m one that you’re considering, don’t forget about my current promotion. 😉
Location: Private Residence, Pacific Palisades, CA
Event Planner: Kim Koral
