Some days this job is really easy.  Put people in great light, let them be themselves, let it all hang out.

Saturday was not one of those days.

Outdoor wedding on a family farm, and it rained.  Lots.

So we did little adjustments, like move the bridesmaids' formals into the sitting room, things like that.  But really, that wouldn't have been sufficient.  This was a beautiful property, with an amazing garden where the cocktail hour was supposed to be before the skies opened up.

I suppose we could have found a place indoors to take portraits, but... naaaaah.  I pulled out a bridal white golf umbrella, and off we went.  The umbrella did exactly what I hoped it would:  Not only did it leave Mary's hair immaculate, but it grabbed the available light, and focused a whole lot of soft, gentle light right on them.

Some days, you have to just make a picture.

More images after the jump...

One of the things I'm excited about doing this week is one of the Sunday Soirees that Shelia Bayes and Jacki Allen are putting on. It's a free bridal seminar in an intimate setting, over at Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers in The Shops at Lexington Center. Bridal and Formal will be presenting some of the latest in bridal gowns, I'll be talking about photography, and Jacki Allen will be explaining everything you didn't know about wedding planners but didn't know who to ask.

It's the first in a series of monthly events, and it's taking place from 1-4PM Sunday, April 18th, and you should RSVP at 859.368.9132, ext. 12. Details of the additional dates can be found on page 78 of the new issue of Kentucky Bride Magazine.