The Bride and Groom photographed standing on the wall of the overlook. The stone really adds to the natural feel of the photograph. The clouds actually soften the backdrop and lend a texture you would not find in a clear sky. Beautiful color.
The groom shown here in a tighter shot. The black and white photography draws your attention to the subject and the dark suit.
The sun popped out from behind a cloud during this shot and really made the color pop a lot more. The blues of the bouquet and shoes stand out in this photograph. Still photographed on the wall, this angle helped in cutting out the blacktop of the parking area just inches below.
This was just a candid shot of the bride having a little fun in between shots. I loved this particular expression and it made for a nice shot. Once again, the blue of the bouquet really stands out in this photo and ties in nicely with the sky and mountain backdrop.
Weddings are a beautiful day and the location was perfect for a quick get away for photography. This photograph makes me think about looking to the future and the beautiful things that are in store for this couple in their new lives together.
For a change in the scenery, we moved to the grassy knoll behind the parking area. As you can see, there was a lot more sun in this area but we were situated in a way that we could still photograph without having to stare directly into the light. Most of the grass was matted down here due to the wind it is exposed to and it lends a soft feel to the foreground.
The black and white shots of this same location allow the faces and bridal dress to stand out nicely.
Shooting in portrait allows you to get a tighter shot on a smaller group of people and allowed me to capture a little bit more detail of the tree limbs that I did not get while shooting in landscape.
It was about time to head back to the wedding but I had to get a shot of the flower girl by herself in this awesome location.
Sometimes the perfect background for a shot is as simple as the sky itself. The wisps of cloud add perspective to the composition of this photograph of the Bride and Groom holding hands.
I zoomed out for this shot shown in black and white of the couple as they were looking down. It was an interesting perspective and I was grateful for that soft grass to lie on as they indulged my interest in trying this shot.
One last kiss before we got back into the cars and headed down the mountain.
Photo shoots in natural settings can be very rewarding and should be planned out in advance. Lighting and weather can be major factors in the success of the photography. If you have the chance for wedding photography or engagement photos in a natural setting such as Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, I highly recommend it.
