Brian Wedge Photography Blog » portrait http://www.brianwedge.com/blog Commercial, Editorial and Documentary Photographer shares the incredible stories and images from his work. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:19:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 When Triathletes Attack… Brian vs. The Lobsterman http://www.brianwedge.com/blog/2011/09/16/when-triathletes-attack-brian-vs-the-lobsterman/ http://www.brianwedge.com/blog/2011/09/16/when-triathletes-attack-brian-vs-the-lobsterman/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:24:53 +0000 brianwedge http://www.brianwedge.com/blog/?p=4499 Continue reading →]]> I had a magazine assignment last week to photograph Will Thomas, the founder of Tri-Maine, a fantastic company that produces some of the best multi-sport races in New England.  I took a few portraits, and even managed to hop in the ocean for some action shots of the swimmers during the Lobsterman Triathlon in Freeport, Maine.  Thought folks might enjoy seeing them (photos are also on our Facebook Page in case you spot someone you know, feel free to tag them: http://www.facebook.com/brianwedgephoto

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!

]]> http://www.brianwedge.com/blog/2011/09/16/when-triathletes-attack-brian-vs-the-lobsterman/feed/ 2 Savoring The Unexpected (Washington, DC) http://www.brianwedge.com/blog/2008/04/30/savoring-the-unexpected-washington-dc/ http://www.brianwedge.com/blog/2008/04/30/savoring-the-unexpected-washington-dc/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:19:24 +0000 brianwedge http://www.brianwedge.com/blog/?p=60 Continue reading →]]> A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to finally meet up with Caroline and Mark in Washington, DC to shoot their engagement photos amidst the cherry blossoms (2008 wedding at The New York Yacht Club in Newport, RI).  Because of my crazy schedule, we decided that I would arrive the night before for the morning shoot.

I’ve always been a fan of two major concepts when it comes to professional photography:

1.)  Deliver creative results that exceed expectations.

2.)  Make your clients look great while having fun.

I think we succeeded in Washington!  What started as a “night before arrival” turned into an impromptu hilarious adventure throughout the city with Caroline and Mark.  As a photojournalist it was wonderful to work with limited light, heckling spectators and not knowing what opportunities were around the corner.

 

The unknown and the unexpected are a constant source of opportunity.  As a photojournalist, I arrive (obsessively) prepared with equipment and skills… but a willingness to play, explore and have fun just can’t be understated.

Yes… I flew all the way down to DC just to get shots of them in front of those gorgeous cherry blossoms, but the trip was a reminder to all of us out there shooting to be open to those constant little opportunities to capture the unexpected!  Thanks Caroline and Mark for that unexpected evening photo shoot.  I can’t wait for your wedding!


 

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