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!!

xo,

klc