The ONLY truth about NYC that held was the fact that things are more costly. The entire time we were there, I only saw TWO girls dressed in black from head to toe, and BELIEVE ME, I was lookin'. People were SOOOO nice in NYC, and even more so than my other favorite city, San Francisco. It was a little dirty, but I didn't see any rats or witness murders, and I could mostly understand everyone with whom I spoke. So, rumors were dispelled!
As a TRUE extrovert, the city just radiated with energy and made me feel like I was a part of something. It was addictive, and each morning, I awoke craving the social interaction more than ever. I am pretty sure my tiny extrovert, Millie, felt the same way. Bobby, who is HIGHlarious and often the life of the party, is actually a true introvert, and even he loved it. There are just so many things to see and devour. The history, architecture, food, smells, fabrics, accents, city life protocol, people all walking with PURPOSE...it is now a possible contender for my version of heaven.
I told them during their shoot that they reminded me of an old married couple, but I meant it in the BEST possible light. They just match. There is no awkwardness or lack of communication or any of that crap that new couples deal with. It is as if Chrissie and Dan have known each other for decades and know all about what makes each other tick, and they are simultaneously enamored with one another as if they are within the first weeks of dating. Perfection. Love them, and truly hope that we remain friends long after their wedding!
The two of you are soooo cute. A big smile is on my face. Thanks for sharing your special photos!!!!
(06.17.10 @ 05:51 AM)What wonderful pictures! The lead in statements are so true. I only met Chrissie a year or so ago and never met Dan but it is clear that you both have a love for each other that naturally leads to a lifetime together. Have a great life together. :)
(06.16.10 @ 09:44 PM)fantastic pictures, Chrissie looks beautiful and Daniel, well what can we say - proud parents and proud parents in law
(06.16.10 @ 09:35 PM)What wonderful pictures! The lead in statements are so true. I only met Chrissie a year or so ago and never met Dan but it is clear that you both have a love for each other that naturally leads to a lifetime together. Have a great life together. :)
(06.16.10 @ 09:24 PM)Love you both and love the photos. Kate really captures the essence of who you guys are.
(06.16.10 @ 06:03 PM)Love the pictures. I must have the recessive gene in the family. :-)
(06.16.10 @ 11:10 AM)Beautiful pictures!! Chrissie you are gorgeous!.
Dan, you and Chrissie are a beautiful couple.
May your happiness last forever
The pictures are great and Chrissie is gorgeous
(06.16.10 @ 09:54 AM)the backwards "crush" in the second one down is perfection. Amazing set, as usual!
(06.15.10 @ 05:18 PM)You guys look great! Those photo's are amazing!
(06.15.10 @ 04:35 PM)Love the Black and Whites, and running across the street, Very Abbey Road. Thanks for making me smile today. Great shots.
(06.15.10 @ 04:06 PM)(Just so you understand the ordering, the first 6 images are from Dress Rehearsal, and the ones that follow are from the actual Recital.)
Oh my- I am in love with her. She is just so adorable and expressive and beautiful and you can see the maturity you wrote about in her face. I love what you said about having a front row to the Millie show for the rest of her life. That kind of makes me want to be a mom!
(06.16.10 @ 05:03 PM)OMG Kate she just keeps getting more gorgeous every time I see pics of her!
(06.16.10 @ 04:22 PM)My beautiful Millie -- truly beautiful and those gorgeous "blues"! I just want to take her out of the pictures & give her lots of hugs & kisses! Please save me a picture. Kate you really capture the very soul of your clients (& daughter)
(06.15.10 @ 08:14 PM)WOW! Mills has some mad ballet skills!
(06.11.10 @ 03:05 PM)I think it's a law that all girls should wear pink adn take Ballet! SO girly, precious and memorable!
Kiss..kiss to swet Millie from Aunt Marti.
I would totally cry (if I did not have pink eye in both eyes)!!!
Seriously, I am so proud of my girls and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE gimme a print of the one w/ both of you AND a book of all of them!!!!
Dang! You and Bobby made one adorable baby! Millie is fierce and clearly the most poised ballerina.
(06.10.10 @ 07:27 PM)Breathtaking! I especially like the b&w portrait shot from below, love her attitude.
Millie is stunning and a gorgeous ballerina!
(06.10.10 @ 04:19 PM)Millie is so photogenic! I love her ballet poses! I wish I had photos of myself dancing at that age. Thank you for sharing them!!!
(06.10.10 @ 04:12 PM)Not because of what they are, but for who they are as people, I adore them. She is one of the kindest, most thoughtful brides I have ever worked with, and he is a true blue gentleman. The way they interact tells me that even non-believers would have to agree that God planned for these two kids to be together. They just MAKE SENSE and are perfect for each other. Their parents should be so proud for ten million reasons!
I'll hopefully be able to show you more of their engagement session after their wedding, but for now, here are two of my favorite images that still allow this sweet couple to live in anonymity*.
Anyone who uses these images other than Kate Mefford or this amazing couple will be hunted down.
I can guarantee you that. Have a wonderful day! =)
i know i know!!!! EEEEEEEE!!!!!! these are fab. SO hope we get to see them all someday!
(06.14.10 @ 07:16 PM)Love the shots and your respect for their privacy...it was all a buzz in town when the engagement happened. Very fun to get to meet them. All that I've read and seen, he's an amazing guy!
(06.14.10 @ 12:42 PM)I heard of how my sweet cousin loved your work and wanted your perspective behind the camera and I had to check you out! I'm an emerging photographer in Southern Utah and you are in inspiration. Gotta love these two!!!
(06.11.10 @ 01:00 PM)I'm with Bobby! It's got to be Heidi and Spencer...you were in Cali not too long ago!
(06.09.10 @ 10:28 PM)KATE! I lurve that top image. So much story in a most minimalistic way. Genius sneak peek!
(06.09.10 @ 03:31 PM)I can't imagine who this is?! Haha Love the pics, again, you are amazingly talented!! Thanks for sharing!
(06.09.10 @ 03:31 PM)Anywho, while I was up east, I got an email about the Wedding Photojournalist Association's 2010 1st Quarter Photography Contest and check out the winners. Discovered this little gem as I was lookin', and I was so glad to see that the judges liked this image of Diana and her homegirls just as much as I do!
BOOM. That's how Kate does. I love the intelligent humor here. The last thing the world needs is another cheesy wedding photo. This is the Arrested Developement of wedding pics!
(06.09.10 @ 03:54 PM)WOW! Way to go, Kate!
Congrats, baby! You are the best!
(06.08.10 @ 12:30 PM)That's fantastic! So happy for you! I am always impressed by your "outside-the-box" ideas for capturing a bride's special moments.
(06.08.10 @ 09:12 AM)Congrats! I loved this photo, too, and it's great to see the recognition for 'nontraditional' wedding pics.
(06.08.10 @ 07:55 AM)Wow....congrats to you my friend!
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I connect and agree with so much of what you write and shoot. We should be friends.
(06.24.10 @ 08:27 PM)LOVE THESE SO MUCH!!!
(06.18.10 @ 03:17 PM)I smile all over!
Good times, homey! Can't wait to come back!
(06.18.10 @ 12:29 PM)Aside from DC, it is our very favorite city as well! We feel spoiled being 4 hours away. Next time we'll need to meet you guys!
(06.17.10 @ 10:31 PM)You guys look like you were having SO MUCH FUN! Only a Miley Cyrus or Taylor Swift concert in Bryant Park could have made a bigger impression! Great photos Kate; glad you all had fun! Love, Lyn/GranLyn
(06.17.10 @ 08:58 PM)Great pictures -- Great writing --great city!
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