After a quick stop at the beach access, the couple arrived at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores for a phenomenal reception. Their cake, made by Delicate Delights of Beaufort, looked beautiful framed by the blue and green aquarium just behind it. It was decorated with chocolate starfish, shells, and coral to coordinate with the scene at the aquarium.
I thought the sparklers looked so beautiful tied with blue ribbons and custom match books. They looked like centerpieces themselves.
I also wanted to show their wonderful arrangement of family photos, many of them taken from the weddings of their parents and grandparents. What a wonderful tribute to the marriages that led the way to Allison and Chris’s union.
For their first dance, Allison and Chris started with a traditional slow song. Then, the music abruptly stopped. I panicked for the DJ, until suddenly a fast-paced collection of songs began playing, and the couple dazzled the crowd with a variety of rehearsed dance moves from country, to Michael Jackson, to Disco. Notice Allison’s red boots, which she wore throughout the reception. Very cool.
The couple and I sneaked away for a mini session, taking advantage of the gorgeous scenery and large tanks at the aquarium.
At the end of the evening, Allison and Chris left in a shower of sparkers, riding away in a vintage red Chevrolet Impala.
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Ellen…beautiful wedding images as usual. I love your blog and I am always inspired by your work. Thanks for the wonderful boat outing and I look forward to spending time with you again next week.
Ellen, these photos are beautiful!! I’m photographing a graduation ball in a large aquarium tomorrow, and i was wondering what lights you used? and do you have any tricks or tips for me!?
I stay sweet and simple. When possible, I use a high ISO and no flash, then, if the ceiling is low enough, I will aim my flash 45 degrees up and to the right or left side so that it bounces off the ceiling, but not directly overhead. I have tried to use a slave flash off the camera more, and that would be a good place to use it. In cases where the ceiling is too high to bounce, I aim my flash forward and at a 45 degree angle with the white flash bouncer pulled out of the end of the flash. My favorite lighting is for the portrait type shots, where I have an assistant hold a Lowel ID video light. You could do the same thing with an off the camera flash.
Good luck. Aquariums are very tricky.
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