From Lynn’s Comments: Gordon Mayes was the first of the “guys” to get married and I wanted it to be a small family gathering. Together, these two families could not afford a big wedding but it was a great day nonetheless. Gord and Tracey would be a solid couple with a very positive future.
Having been a pro wedding photographer back in the 80s, I remember telling the couples if it was a little uncomfortable, the photo would be great, too uncomfortable, on to the next pose. Those were long days!
I have always loathed getting photographed. I suppose this would make a lousy celebrity. One flashbulb going off bothers my eyes a great deal. If I had to experience this hundreds of times each time I went outside, I’d become a recluse. Those flashing bulbs leave little blue dots in my vision for a very long time…enough to effectively blind me until my vision returns. I have always been bothered by those who have said “I have the right to photograph” you without a care about blinding you while doing so.
I just take and endless number of photos, most of them candid shots, and sort it all out afterwards. There are always enough good ones to share with others.
Interesting tradition some families have. Gordon had time to change his dark black suit from the wedding ceremony to a practically business grey colored suit for the wedding pictures of cutting the cake – yet Tracey wouldn’t want to change her wedding dress.
A possible explanation, maybe some excited, overactive child poured a bottle of wine all over Gord’s clothes?
I remember a video clip on America’s Funniest Home Videos where the photographer/cameraman backing up, taking a view of the couple leaving the altar, going down the aisle and he fell into the baptismal font at the back of the church. Definitely made a memorable wedding even more so.
There’s also the stock shot of the hands with the rings on the bouquet, so I got a manicure. The first place I called thought I was joking and hung up. The second was an older lady who had worked at the Palmer House in Chicago in the 1930s on such prominent businessmen as Al Capone and John Dillinger; in a news article posted on her wall she promoted manicures to give men a professional look. 1987 price $5. Come time for the photo, the photographer said that the wife’s hand always looks better, so hers went on top. I have half the pinkie nail showing – about 20 cents worth.
Sometimes I’ll watch a wedding photographer give such extensive instructions to the wedding party, who are clearly looking uncomfortable and not a little resentful, and I’ll think, Doesn’t the photographer work for you?
I used to be a professional photographer…did two weddings and swore them off for life. Everybody is CRAZY at big weddings…never again. I knew there was a good reason we had a small private ceremony.
howtheduck 17 days ago
Josef Weeder in his first appearance as a wedding photographer, but not his last.
charliefarmrhere 17 days ago
I wonder if he remembered to put film in the camera?
snsurone76 17 days ago
Is that Mike’s college buddy Weed manning the camera?
Coopersdad 17 days ago
Asking for the impossible!
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 17 days ago
That is so cute!
markkahler52 17 days ago
I know who’s gonna get a slice of that cake rammed into their face!!
Gizmo Cat 17 days ago
From Lynn’s Comments: Gordon Mayes was the first of the “guys” to get married and I wanted it to be a small family gathering. Together, these two families could not afford a big wedding but it was a great day nonetheless. Gord and Tracey would be a solid couple with a very positive future.
French Persons Premium Member 17 days ago
There’s no way those two will ever be natural.
Ned Snipes 17 days ago
Having been a pro wedding photographer back in the 80s, I remember telling the couples if it was a little uncomfortable, the photo would be great, too uncomfortable, on to the next pose. Those were long days!
Nighthawks Premium Member 17 days ago
so, brides wear hats?
BJDucer 17 days ago
I have always loathed getting photographed. I suppose this would make a lousy celebrity. One flashbulb going off bothers my eyes a great deal. If I had to experience this hundreds of times each time I went outside, I’d become a recluse. Those flashing bulbs leave little blue dots in my vision for a very long time…enough to effectively blind me until my vision returns. I have always been bothered by those who have said “I have the right to photograph” you without a care about blinding you while doing so.
Botulism Bob 17 days ago
I just take and endless number of photos, most of them candid shots, and sort it all out afterwards. There are always enough good ones to share with others.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 17 days ago
Friend getting married and I’m doing the photos. Only pose if people want a pose. Too fake, rather take natural pictures.
baskate_2000 16 days ago
This guy is a real pip — where did they find him?
dcdete. 16 days ago
Interesting tradition some families have. Gordon had time to change his dark black suit from the wedding ceremony to a practically business grey colored suit for the wedding pictures of cutting the cake – yet Tracey wouldn’t want to change her wedding dress.
A possible explanation, maybe some excited, overactive child poured a bottle of wine all over Gord’s clothes?
eced52 16 days ago
Tell the photographer to back up.
jango 16 days ago
Wasn’t it Ringo Starr who wrote “Act Naturally”?
The_Great_Black President 16 days ago
Question to the guys is, who is hotter? Rhetta or Tracey?
Jelliqal 16 days ago
Weird but the most uncomfortable awkward positions often look right for the camera
ladykat 16 days ago
Really?
Angry Indeed Premium Member 16 days ago
I remember a video clip on America’s Funniest Home Videos where the photographer/cameraman backing up, taking a view of the couple leaving the altar, going down the aisle and he fell into the baptismal font at the back of the church. Definitely made a memorable wedding even more so.
gcarlson 16 days ago
There’s also the stock shot of the hands with the rings on the bouquet, so I got a manicure. The first place I called thought I was joking and hung up. The second was an older lady who had worked at the Palmer House in Chicago in the 1930s on such prominent businessmen as Al Capone and John Dillinger; in a news article posted on her wall she promoted manicures to give men a professional look. 1987 price $5. Come time for the photo, the photographer said that the wife’s hand always looks better, so hers went on top. I have half the pinkie nail showing – about 20 cents worth.
Doug K 16 days ago
Sometimes it takes a lot of work and practice to look natural.
rshive 16 days ago
Naturally posed.
mindjob 16 days ago
He’ll superimpose that picture over the one with the wine glass, which will look really good
oish 16 days ago
That photographer is such a poser
relaw 16 days ago
He didn’t say to pucker up like you are going to kiss, just turn towards each other.
John Jorgensen 16 days ago
Gordon’s not going to look natural without a hat.
John Jorgensen 16 days ago
Sometimes I’ll watch a wedding photographer give such extensive instructions to the wedding party, who are clearly looking uncomfortable and not a little resentful, and I’ll think, Doesn’t the photographer work for you?
EMGULS79 16 days ago
Wouldn’t it be easier to just have them play “Twister?”
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 16 days ago
Where’s Weed when you need him?
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 16 days ago
CHICO—“Now look at me and laugh”
GROUCHO: “I’ve been doing that for 20 years”
THE BIG STORE—1941
CoreyTaylor1 16 days ago
Did this guy take posing lessons from Elly?
They’re not as good at anything as someone else, but never shuts up with useless instructions!
howtheduck 16 days ago
A one-tiered wedding cake. I don’t think there is enough there to feed those guests. After all, there are Pattersons there.
Strawberry King 16 days ago
“Darn! I left the lens cap on! Can you guys hold it a little longer?”
lnrokr55 15 days ago
Nothing natural about wedding photography !
sbwertz 12 days ago
I used to be a professional photographer…did two weddings and swore them off for life. Everybody is CRAZY at big weddings…never again. I knew there was a good reason we had a small private ceremony.