Melissa & Colin Wedding

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

You'd be forgiven if you don't remember Melissa and Colin; last we saw them, they were carrying squash racquets and wearing short shorts and knee socks. Much different than you see them now.

This wedding was simply fun. Hilariously fun. Touchingly fun. We saw most of the central Okanagan Valley, from West Kelowna to Oyama, and many stops in between. We found back light, hard light and no light, as well as the most beautifully lit room I've ever had the pleasure to shoot in.

This was set to be my biggest wedding yet, and it was even better than my lofty expectations. I was shoot the whole day, from the salon in the morning right through to the glorious end of the reception, and it was absolutely packed with amazing moments; my favorites were the ones that happened spontaneously:

  • the crowd spontaneously cheering as Melissa was revealed by the church doors opening
  • the reverend smiling and laughing as M&C sealed the marriage with a kiss
  • the brothers (both his and hers) pushing Colin around...in brotherly love, of course
  • the owner of the reception venue (Gatzke Farm Market) completely photo bombing a picture of M&C
  • and of course, the classy newly married couple going in for the full-on bum grab during my carefully set up portrait

Melissa and Colin, it was an absolute blast to spend the whole day with you. I'm thrilled to post these photos, and I can't wait to shoot you guys again. Let's find a reason! Any reason!

Discussion
  • Holy CR*$!!! That post is incredible......man, they must be thrilled to death with all the fab images you've come up with...these and the engagement. You are so truly gifted at what you do Rhys, would love to shoot alongside you one of these days.......
    – michele dyson, 2010-07-21 00:00:00 -0700
  • loving your work and the way you present your blog :D
    – tobiah tayo, 2010-06-28 00:00:00 -0700
  • The lighting on the shoes. So good. So very good. =)
    – Nessa K, 2010-06-26 00:00:00 -0700
  • I love the shoe shot in the window shadow and the ring shot with the holes!! Very cool Rhys. : )
    – Jessica Zais, 2010-06-26 00:00:00 -0700
  • I wish I could meet up with you and tell you in person how much I love these, 'cause these are seriously off the chain. Off course a couple who are as awesome as these two really helps! Well done well done well done well done!!!!!
    – Joseph Yarrow, 2010-06-25 00:00:00 -0700
  • Wow, the brides shoes are so cool! The wedding car is fantastic to, and your photography, just stunning. They must be over the moon with how you've recorded their day.
    – Matt Stanton, 2010-06-25 00:00:00 -0700
  • Wow! They can't NOT be absolutely ecstatic with what you've done ~ amazing!
    – shaun bos, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • Exceptional work here, Rhys! Wonderful. Love the door sequence. Nice to see your face in here, too! Love it.
    – Thomas Lester, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • The tryptich of the screen | dress | shoes stopped me ... and then I couldn't stop. You were so right how good this shoot is.
    Some of those moments are so perfect, it's hard to believe you didn't stage them (in the middle of the wedding ceremony). Well done, my friend.
    – klc, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • Rhys, wow. You rocked this one.
    – D. Huber, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • OMG!!! So many pics to view...loved it all...felt like I was there at the event. Loved all the detail shots and the wedding party looked so fun to shoot. Great wedding coverage!
    – Kim Mendoza, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • Great job Rhys! Looks like everyone had a great time!
    – Simone, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • LOVE the first shot. LOVE the whole post. You rock
    – Jeff Marsh, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • such a good post, man. way to absolutely rock the house!
    – BENJ, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • Rhys,
    – Paul Rowland, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • That's some pretty comprehensive wedding coverage! Great shots and Melissa and Colin look like they're having a great time in every image. Bet they just LOVE these :)
    – Alicia Kennison, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • This wedding was seriously badass!! You did an amazing job!! I love how much fun you guys seemed to have, and your little photo bomb! ;) Love so many of them its hard to pick a favorite!
    – Shyann, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • Whaa?!!!? I love every single photo. Besides the fact that not one single shot is 'mailed in,' they tell an awesome story. Just to pick out a couple, the series of the wedding party is full of win, but the shots of Melissa & her girls in the room are perfection. I'll be shooting a long time to compete with that one nearly all white image. Beautifully done.
    – matt shumate, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • Rhys, this is pretty freaking awesome. Keep kicking ass. Looks like a rockin' fun time!
    – Chris Lin, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • Hey Rhys! Thanks for your note on my blog! I had to check yours out and am totally wowed by this post!!!! Amazing!!! Great job!
    – Liz, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700
  • Dude. I don't even know what to say. These are amazing! Possibly the best wedding photography I've ever seen.
    – Ulf Lonegren, 2010-06-24 00:00:00 -0700