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Outdoor Weddings II: Sudden Weather

It's often said that if you don't like the weather in New England, you should go inside and wait ten minutes because it's bound to change. Every so often mother nature likes to remind us of her sense of whimsy by dropping some snow in the spring or a rain of toads. The year 1816 was known in New England as the year without a summer because a series of volcanic eruptions across the globe caused temperatures to drop and severe snowstorms to hit the region, in June.

When planning your wedding, especially a year ahead of time, it's important to keep that caprice in mind. June might normally be a lovely time of year but wind, rain or even brush fires can cause the perfect outdoor wedding to become a perfect mess. How do you cope with these weather events?

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A Little Different: Sports and the Wedding Photographer

When I stepped into the arena, I was already a few minutes late for the game. The crowd roared as the sound of the puck snapping back and forth over the ice between players reverberated in the air. I'd never shot hockey before, I'd barely even watched the sport outside of the antics of Gordon Bombay and his gang of scrappy rascals. and as the little black puck whipped over the ice I felt momentarily overwhelmed.

It was a familiar feeling. I'd experienced it three years ago as I stepped out of my car into a misty New England afternoon to meet my first bride and take her pictures. I clutched the rented camera tightly in my hand. In my whole life, I'd only been to a few weddings in my life and for a second I felt overwhelmed, after all, this was supposed to be the most important day in this couple's life and their memories were in my hands.

Shooting sports and shooting weddings have a lot more in common than a first glance would tell you. Both are fast paced and high pressure shoots, where you need to be on your toes or the important moments will pass right by you. Each has their own flow and rhythm that a seasoned professional can anticipate to get great shots. Of course, with all photography there are fundamental skills that will help you make great photos.

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Outdoor Weddings I: Planning Your Ceremony for the Sun

An outdoor wedding can be a spectacular event. New England summers are vibrant and green, serving as a beautiful backdrop for your special day. The option becomes especially attractive when you find out the quaint little chapel doesn't have air conditioning for your 100 guests.

While every wedding is unpredictable, outdoor weddings add an extra layer of logistics. Nature isn't always cooperative. When planning an outdoor wedding, you need to accept the things you cannot change, prepare for the unexpected and hope for the best. As a photographer, I've seen the good and the bad and I'd like to help you ensure your wedding is the best it can be. Over the next few weeks, as spring finally starts to thaw out New England and wedding season draws nearer, I'll be disucssing a few tips to make your outdoor wedding one to remember (and not as a disaster).

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Because You Asked

Your wedding is made up of hundreds of moments, and you shouldn't have to miss a single one. That's why Ryan Richardson Photography is redesigning its packages with bridal feedback in mind to offer unlimited coverage on the day of your wedding so you don't have to worry about running late or a little bit over when you decided that you only needed five hours of coverage.

Our premiere packages will offer unlimited coverage of your special day for one flat rate, that way we can capture all of the oments that are important to you from the first look in a father's eyes to your hurried exit. Smaler wedings can still take advantage of the basic package, as well as more unique packages to help fit any wedding dream.

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