Kerri & Mike’s reception was held at The Lyceum in Salem and the exposed brick, warm tones, and old wood of the venue fit perfectly with the wintery mood of the wedding. The most exciting part for Kate and I was the small balcony that overlooked the dance floor and afforded us an unbelievable spot for shooting the action below. I’m seriously considering bringing a 10 foot ladder to all my weddings to ensure I get shots like these again!
First a few details…
…and now, onto the dancing!! Since I wasn’t the primary shooter of this wedding I had the freedom to experiment and get more creative. I loved playing with exposure and capturing the movement of the dancers. This is absolutely a style I will try again.
Kerri & Mike’s friends and family made for a super fun crowd – they know how to get down. Literally!
and how much fun is some spontaneous breakdancing?
Things did slow down for a sweet Daddy-Daughter dance
…and finally, my absolute favorite shot of the entire wedding. I just love the look of pure joy on Kerri’s face as she receives a kiss from her new husband. They stand still and strong in their love as the world flutters around them. Getting shots like this makes all the hard work worth it.
All-in-all, a wonderful wedding and couple. Bring on the spring and the nice weather – I can’t wait for more shooting!!
I had a blast second shooting with the talented and fun Kate of Crabapple Photography. Our job is always made easier when the couple is as nice as Kerri and Mike. The whole day was beautiful and a great start to my 2010 wedding season.
The First Baptist Church in Stoneham was beautiful, but what made it magical was the bright sun streaming in through the stained glass windows. As photographers we really couldn’t have asked for a better day or better light.
The bright blues and reds of the bridal party were perfect for a winter wedding and the gentlemen of course looked quite dapper as well
Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Wilkes!
After the ceremony we were able to steal away for some quick alone time with the bride and groom.
I just love love love the big smile on Mike’s face as he looks at his bride
We didn’t even ask Kerri to jump, she had the idea herself!
More photos to follow soon of the super-fun reception and the break dancing guests!
Self-portraiture holds a very special place in my heart. A few years ago I attempted the ‘365 Project,’ its a phenomenon on the photography site Flickr where people pledge to take one photo of themselves everyday for one year. Well, I only made it to day 143, but the amount that I grew in my photography during that time is immeasurable. Photography for me isn’t just the act of taking a picture. When I need support, when I need release, when I need to feel the most ME, I pick up my camera. Life has been tough for me recently, and I’ve needed my photography more than ever. I haven’t put any of my self-portraits on the blog before because I want this to be a place where I display my more commercial work, but this series of photos really encapsulates my style and vision as a photographer and artist.
So try not to get too tired of my face, and instead focus on the composition, light, and colors.
I listened to the song Standin’ on the Whippgrass by Justin Vernon (now known as Bon Iver) before braving the cold for this shoot, and the lyrics and song fit quite well with the end result.
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The song is pretty hard to find, so this is the best I could do. It doesn’t really get going until about 1 minute in, so skip ahead if you’d like.
So, unfortunately, I don’t have a Valentine this year. Sad for me – great for you!
I’m putting all my VDay love into my shooting - If you book a portrait/engagement/whatever-you’d-like session in the month of February and mention this promotion you’ll get a one hour shoot at your choice of location for $100. (The shoot only needs to be booked this month, we can shoot whenever you’d like.) You’ll receive a disc with all the edited and organized images with full reproduction rights. If you love my work and would like to book me for your wedding I’ll offer 10% off the package total.
I can’t wait to share and spread the love! Please contact me at korri@korrileighcrowley.com with any inquiries.
It’s been snowing for a few days straight up in Coastal Maine and today I decided to finally take advantage of my beautiful surroundings and get out and shoot. I had some fun and kept things out of focus while playing with handheld panning and zooming in and out with the lens open. The results are pretty funky, and I enjoyed experimenting. Hope you’re all staying warm!
Excuse my dirty lens. It was cold and wet out there – I had trouble keeping the glass clean.
The Siddhi Shaligram Briddhasram (Home for the Elderly) is the only state-sponsored nursing home in the country of Nepal. The home is located inside the Pashupatinath Hindu temple – the largest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the world. The temple sits on the banks of the Bagmati river, a holy waterway that flows to the Ganges. Cremations are performed here daily, and the smoke plumes from the fires drift overhead as worshipers offer marigold garlands to Shiva.
The conditions at the Biddhasram are a bit shocking at first to Western eyes, but the residents here are actually among the lucky few. Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, with over half of the population living under the international poverty indicator of surviving on less than $1.25 per day [source]. While steep ancient steps and slick stone walkways pose a danger to the residents, the benefits they receive of hot, regular meals and a stable living environment outweigh the risks.
I spent most of my time at Pashupatinath in the ward that houses residents with disabilities. The ailments of the patients range from manageable tuberculosis to severe mental handicaps. Many of the people in the following photos could no longer verbally communicate, perhaps in these photos a bit of their lives can be seen without needing words.
This gentleman is almost totally blind and spends much of his time in his bed alone, yet when I asked him in Nepali how he was doing he replied with an enthusiastic “I’m beautiful!!” His spirit stayed with me long after I left the home.
Speaking of spirit, this man greeted me with a smile and booming namaste every morning that I came to the home
These two are husband and wife and came to the home together. She is quite disabled, and he never leaves her side. A true love story
This women is severely mentally handicapped and is prone to spontaneous hysterical ranting fits. Only two things keep her calm. 1. Helping with the daily chores and 2. Having her hand held. When volunteers come to help clean the ward they offer their hands, otherwise one of the other residents sits quietly with her. They don’t speak. They just sit. Hand in hand. The last portrait is of the hand-holding friend.
Kathmandu is quite the intense city. The transportation is insane, as I’ve come to take as par for the Asian course, and it is unfortunately quite dirty, dusty, and polluted. The smaller, older streets are packed tight with local markets, tourist shops, street vendors, and more people than you could imagine all flowing together to form a mass that literally pulses and breathes.
In the midst of all the energy lie some of the holiest sites in the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. Huge temples and stupas lie almost hidden from sight – one at the top of an ardous set of hundreds of stairs guarded by monkeys, another found down a quiet winding lane that a passerby wouldn’t give another look. These are the jewels of Kathmandu, places where, no matter what your beliefs, you can take respite from the insanity around you and marvel at the humbling power of faith.
Swayambhunath Stupa (a stupa is buddhist building of faith and worship) requires a serious hike to reach, but the sweeping views of Kathmandu valley are well worth it. A description from my guide book: “According to legend, the Kathmandu Valley was once a lake – geological evidence supports this – and the hill now topped by Swayambhunath rose spontaneously from the waters, hence the name swayambhu, meaning ’self-arisen’”
Each of these Buddha statues is about the size of three Mack trucks stacked on top of one another.
Boudhanath stupa is one of the largest stupas and holiest sites in the world. The area is particularly sacred to Tibetan Buddhists, and a visit to the site is assured to come with the sight of crimson-clad monks circumambulating the stupa.
At Boudhanath, the eyes of Buddha gaze serenely from every facet of the gilded tower as prayer flags flap over head.
Excuse my dirty lens. It was cold and wet out there – I had trouble keeping the glass clean.
Speaking of spirit, this man greeted me with a smile and booming namaste every morning that I came to the home
These two are husband and wife and came to the home together. She is quite disabled, and he never leaves her side. A true love story
Each of these Buddha statues is about the size of three Mack trucks stacked on top of one another.
