Susie and Harold are one of those dream couples who make a wedding photographer’s job a pleasure: They’re easygoing, respectful, and polite. We first met back in October at a cafe in my Brooklyn neighborhood and spent some time getting to know each other. The vibe I got from them was simply, “We like your work. You’re the artist. Just tell us where to be and what you want us to do.” Eight months later, I was at the Brooklyn Winery photographing their 140-person wedding.
And it was really that easy. I arrived early to document the space and decorations. The Brooklyn Winery, I later realized, used to be the popular bar and club called “Supreme Trading” I once frequented in my more youthful years (circa 2006). The staff was nice enough to let us take photos in their Portrait Room, artfully decorated with classic sepia prints. The ceremony was held in the Harvest Room which opened up into the beautiful Courtyard for cocktail hour. It was my first time shooting at the Winery, and it’s a well thought out space that allowed for some nice backdrops.
