This super awesome post is a 3 step process.
1. Step One – Read this
When I got an email from Cristalle with the subject header (Nutella!) I knew I had to shoot this couple’s wedding. Right from the start Cristalle had me laughing with her hilarious emails and kind personality. I wish I could share all of the emails on here; they are Aziz Ansari funny. I’ve come to the conclusion Cristalle should have her own reality TV show. I would dvr it, watch it, and buy every episode when it would come out on iTunes. The great humor and warm personality that I experienced through email was no different when I finally got to meet these wonderful people in person. Cristalle and Justin are a perfect pair with personalities that compliment each other better than most. Cristalle brings the bubbly charm and Justin displays a sense of calm. At least until he looks at Cristalle, at which point a huge grin always gets planted on his face. And that’s the way it should be. Two people that love each other so much that just a glance can trigger a slew of happy emotions.
We started our session at Heinz field, where these two share a common love for the Steelers even though they both live and work in the South (more on that story later). From my first shutter click to my last Cristalle and Justin were terrific in front of the lens. After some fun photos with their black and gold on we headed to a nearby park on the North Shore….well right after we made a stop at Grill 36 so Cristalle and Justin could change….and take a shot of Jaegermeister (I wasn’t kidding about a fun engagement session). The light was perfect at the park and became even more beautiful as we headed up to Mt Washington to get images of them and the city that they love.
Thank you, Cristalle and Justin, for such a exciting day in the city. I am so thrilled to be shooting your wedding next year 🙂
Step 2 – Click this to listen while you look at pretty pictures
[audio:https://ryanzarichnakblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Hey-Ho.mp3]Step 3- Check out the amazing couple 🙂
Beautiful pictures. Don’t know how lucky Justin got finding this pretty girl. Persoanlly, I think he is marryning a girl above his stature. I don’t really care fore the steelers jersey’s, especially #43. by the way, who the heck is #86. Never mind, its not important, chuckle! cuckle! Cristalle, I’m sure Justin Mom has said welcome to the family, so I’ll add my two cents – welcome.
Awesome session, Ryan! You rocked this! And what a great-looking couple…she’s gorgeous!
Wow – these pictures are so beautiful, they actually brought tears to my eyes! Can’t WAIT for the wedding! Love you both!