Engagements

She Said Yes /  by Zack Wussow

For once I'm not posting about one of my clients. Yesterday I asked my girlfriend Heather to marry me, and she said yes.

Which of course means now we get all the joys (and stresses) of planning our "big day", with the added complication that I'm actually pretty opinionated about what I think works and what doesn't. (The dangers of working in the wedding industry...)

And of course, the ultimate question... Who do I get to photograph my wedding!?

Engagement Audible /  by Zack Wussow

Yesterday was shaping up to be a perfect engagement shoot. The weather was sunny and surprisingly warm for mid-November. Everyone was on time and looking sharp. 

Then we got to the park we'd selected, and found the entrances barred and locked.

Take a breath - these things happen - and call an audible.

Luckily, I knew of another park just down the road that was not quite as large or interesting but had the advantage of being open.

Jillian and Kevin rolled with the change, and we were able to grab a ton of great pictures. It helped that they are obviously, ridiculously in love. Makes my job easier.

Indeed the only trouble we had came from some local wildlife who really, really wanted to participate in the shoot.

I'm excited to work with them next year on their wedding. I know they're going to be amazing.

A Friend's Engagement /  by Zack Wussow

Yesterday was a busy day in the Wussow household. 

My friends Victor and Faith got engaged recently, and we offered our house to host an engagement party for them.

The day started with a chilly but beautiful engagement shoot at some local parks.

Then lots of planning, prepping, cooking, and finally partying for the rest of the day. As a treat for the couple (and myself, because it's fun) I got out my ring light setup and ran a little photo-booth out of a side room.

I even found someone to take over camera duties so Heather and I could get a couple photos of us.

So happy for Faith and Vic, and can't wait to photograph their wedding next year!