Trystan Photography: An Intimate Portrait.

So there we all were, the day of reckoning had finally arrived. The year of planning was over (and yes, we did a lot of planning for their wedding, whether I wanted to or not…), the gigantic Midwestern families had descended on Estes Park, Jason was green with nerves, and Lisa and Charlotte were going a million-billion miles per hour (and had been since 4:30 in the morning). And there I was… alone. This incredibly daunting day ahead of me, of which, if I screwed these photos up it would be a family disaster. I’ve spent years complaining about couples who choose to have the friend/uncle with a camera photograph their wedding as a gift, and yet there I was, serving as Lisa and Jason’s “friend with a camera”. In hindsight, I feel for those friends/uncles: it’s really nerve-racking when you’re really close to the couple.

But wait! I wasn’t alone after all! Our incredibly talented assistant photographer, Kim Harms, was there. Oh silly me! Thank you, Kim Harms. Thank you!

But at the time, I had no idea how much of the load Kim would carry, and how amazing her solo work from this wedding would be. We found Kim a couple of years ago, and very quickly we realized she was an artistic force. She is the epitome of “speak softly and carry a big stick”. She’s very unassuming, but she really rocks behind the lens (it is a Canon lens, however… but she’s so good I don’t hold that against her, ha ha). She even has her own portrait studio, but I think she prefers having all the photography fun and none of the stress, so she works with us. And after Lisa and Jason’s wedding, we’re eternally grateful. She produced some of the finest natural light work I’ve ever seen!

After this wedding, I think it’s pretty clear Kim can take a great photograph. And we work pretty darn well together (no squabbles, yet…). Maybe it’s time we bit the bullet and brought her on at Trystan in her full capacity? Stay tuned… (current clients, don’t worry, if you booked Char and I, you get Char and I…)

But back to the wedding!

It was an emotional roller coaster. The whole day was filled with the strongest emotions, from pure joy to sobbing. Lisa and Jason’s families and friends were so heartfelt about how proud they were for the both of them, the entire reception was reduced to tears, upon tears, upon tears.

But lo and behold, this is Lisa and Jason we’re talking about here, the reception did transition into a raucous party at the appropriate hour and the best time was had by all, including yours truly. I eventually got to put the camera back in the room, change out of my all-day-work-shirt, and partied into the night with my dear friends, Lisa and Jason.

We love both of you. Thank you for all that you have done for my family. I hope there’s a lifetime of memories left with you two.

P.S. Jason, don’t forget to bring my wall scraper back.

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