So many times when I am at a wedding, a bridesmaid or friend of the couple will approach me and tell me that she wants me to do some portraits for her and her husband. I am always super flattered that they have liked the couple’s engagement portraits and sometimes bridal portraits enough to want me to do their photos. Well, as busy as everyone’s lives are, it is very rare that I actually hear from them. I’m always super disappointed that they haven’t taken the time to do some photos that they want. It’s really uncommon for a couple to have a nice portrait of them after the wedding photos are done. I was so excited that Mary Kristen took the opportunity to actually go through with it!
Mary Kristen is friends my bride, Heather, from last September. Mary Kristen and her husband Isaac were such a huge help to Heather and Clay on their wedding day that Heather gave her a portrait session for Christmas. Months of back and forth and scheduling later, I finally just drove down to Greensboro one Sunday afternoon to spend some time with them.
Mary Kristen and Isaac have been married for five years. As with most sessions, they started out a little stiff. By the time we got to the bamboo, they were having fun! We were walking through the park and there was a couple ahead being all kissy. They just laughed and made their “we’ve been married a long time” claim. As we were leaving the park, they were all sweet and kissy, too! I just love their photos! Thanks to Heather for an awesome portrait session gift and to Mary Kristen and Isaac for being so fun and taking some chances.
