A happy, dry Will.

You might see this shot and think we were going for a "hardcore" look... not really; this is Will becoming hypothermic and forgetting to smile.

Oh, and back to the athletes at The Lobsterman Triathlon… a friend of mine sent me the following photo that shows how I managed to get in the way of many swimmers (with permission).  Just look for the bald head amongst the purple swim caps.  Many thanks to Peter Thomas of alpengraphik.com for the photo.

Swimming Upstream...

I was a big Norwegian water hazard that day.  Thanks to all the athletes for allowing me that position, but I think the images were worth the obstruction!

And I even had a few minutes to catch part of the bike.

It’s hard to believe that I first raced The Lobsterman Triathlon NINE years ago… but I might just have to throw my hat back in the ring for the race’s ten year anniversary next September!

   They’re still some of my favorite venues if for no other reason that they usually span several days, and as a professional “storyteller,” there’s ample opportunity to get to know everyone and cover every element of the weekend.  Here’s an example of one such wedding I shot at The One and Only Palmilla in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  It was named “Favorite Destination Wedding” by theknot.com:

   Luckily, many of the great clients I work with create wedding weekends in that same spirit regardless of location.  Their “destination” weddings may be a few states away from where they live, or in their adopted home city.  The same elements of celebration, thoughtful activities and beautiful locations apply.

   It’s a wonderful trend that I’ve delighted in noticing.  Families are increasingly spread all over the globe and the weekend wedding celebrates not only the wedding day, but the friends and relatives that make the couple who they are.  When I shoot in Maine, a schooner cruise, lobsterbake or sea kayaking trip is common.  In Napa, it’s wine tasting, horseback riding and hot air ballooning.  

   Wherever your wedding is and whatever your interests are, taking the time to share your special place with those you love goes a long way to solidifying your location as a destination… regardless of the distance.  Even if your wedding isn’t far from home, check out a recent book we collaborated on that features our work.  It’s filled with ideas that are sure to inspire!