Ryan Prins Photography

I will be the first to admit I’m a bit of a quirky guy; the things I like, I really like.  As a photographer, I like light.  Really like.  I will, on occasion, suddenly stop and gasp, which elicits questions out of anyone I may be with.  Obviously, they think something is wrong.  Instead, I reply, “Look at the light over there, how it comes through perfectly and creates great dimension, but it is especially cool right here because…” and most tune out long before I get to that point.  John, on the other hand, is one of the rare few who will appreciate those moments or even beat me to them.  We first met years back on the set of a film we were both involved with, an industry which he has made his career.  His (now) wife has a great appreciation of a good image as well, so I took this appreciation as an open opportunity to find as much dramatic light as I could.

Mmm, sparkly.

We wanted to get a few fun shots with them in the church, but the mostly overcast day was making thing difficult.  Then, pop, the sun come out for a precious 4 or five minutes.  I stick them right in the sliver of light and shoot like mad.

I snapped two like this before we lost the sun.  Good thing I got it.

Leave it to film gaffers to go gung-ho with the lighting over the dance floor.

I would dare say this is the most dramatic bridal party shot I have ever done.

Gotta love the J.W. Marriott.  The light that they have scattered about, coupled with loads of fun spots, makes finding great locations nice and easy.

Congratulations John and Juli!  Since most of the film work is over in Detroit, our days on set together will be fewer.  Sad, as lighting nerds can be hard to find.

I did some still photos for an indie film that a bunch of my good film-nerd friends were shooting.  It is going to be sweet.  I’ll give you some BTS (that’s  behind the scenes for you non-film folks) a little later with some more stories.  A good set always makes for good memories.  Here are some stills of the main actors to give you a quick taste.

Uh, and if you can’t tell, it’s a western.

Ready for the close up

And a couple more, just cause.  And, since I’m a guy, I think guns are cool.

A little detail of the side of the cabin, with authentic wood smoke!

What’s a western without a couple of horses?

You can tell from the horse’s breath, it was COLD.  Yeah, more on that later.

You may have noticed by now, I love couples that are fun and adventurous.  I don’t think I have kept that much of a secret.  When I get to shoot a couple that meets these strict requirements, I get pretty excited, dare I say giddy.  Enter Scott and Kristen.  These two were just so comfortable together, goofed around and did, well, whatever I asked.  “You wanna sneak into the trainyard?” says I.  “Sure,” they answer.  “Mind descending the frozen and treacherous staircase?”  “You bet.”  Risking life, limb and criminal charges, these two were a blast.  The wedding is but weeks away, so here’s a look at the fun I get to have soon.

These are the safest pictures they got to be in.

Now on to the trains…

I love graffiti

And the staircase of death

Look at how edgy and moody it got once I climbed over the rail.

No, I kid.  I did that after the fact.  But the true rocking of the camera came totally and completely from these two.  I just had to point and shoot.  They make it easy for me.  Make sure you stick around to see their wedding pics…

Here we go, next installment…

The hair…  These mirrors made for a pseudo-funhouse shot.

Next, the make-up

The detail of this sari is just fantastic -

Rabya is stunning…

Of course, everyone wants to help out

Awww.

Nauman and his family arrive

This one was Rabya’s idea…

The grooms cake, made by none other than Barb at Sweet Cakes.

As the end was approaching, Rabya’s sisters handcuffed her to a railing on the stage.  Let’s hope Nauman has deep pockets.

I had another photographer join me part way through the day, Jen Kroll.  Maybe you know her?  It was a change of pace having HER shoot for ME.  Thanks Jen.

Let’s see if I can’t get Part 3 up before Christmas…

Well, it’s happened.  Brad and Lindsay are officially hitched.  I have known these two for years and they are some of the greatest people you could hope to meet.  So their wedding was definitely a cause for a celebration.  Wanna see the fun?  Yeah ya do.

Here is the beginning of the hair-do.  Of course, Dad felt like helping out.  He is a natural with hair.

Curious George = cool.

Gotta make sure it’s right, this is a one-time kinda thing.

The all-important dress.

And, of course, the bride’s best accessory:

Here they are seeing each other for the first time and, at that precise moment, becoming the happiest people on the planet.

The bride and groom with their team of loyal supporters.

See, happiest people on the planet.

Due to inclement weather, we did a few indoor portraits before heading off to the reception.  Does not Lindsay make a fabulous bride?  These shots from a girl that hates being in front of a camera.

A relaxing and cozy fireside seat.

A lil’ detail of the table and a shout out to table 20!  Woot woot.

Brad looks thoroughly distressed about cutting into the cake.

Mild mannered Lindsay pulled no punches and gave Brad an up close and personal introduction to the frosting.  Alas, her comeuppance was frosting down the front of her dress.  Yay for shout wipes.

The cake was very tasty.  Believe me, I’ve tried a few.

There isn’t another place I would have wanted to be.  I am incredibly happy for you both.