I treasure the moment whenever I meet wonderful people as it reminds me that there is still hope for the human element in this world. I met Lesley via email and from reading her mail requesting my service, I instantly made a connection with her and knew then that she would be a wonderful bride and of course make my images look good :) as I could just feel the positive energies just by reading what she wrote. Then there was the consultation in person as she had to come to Jamaica and let me tell you, I was blown away by how down to earth she was with a fantastic sense of humor ...... finally someone found my silly jokes funny ...... lol !!!, but then again silly is suppose to be funny right? Ok.... forget it....lol !!!. So we got down to the details of the day and what was to happen, type of images and so on.
Immediately I was inspired by how she spoke and how I felt in her presence which was a very relaxed feeling and of course I began formulating ideas like a mad scientist in my sketch pad. I could hardly wait for the wedding day to come especially working on the property of the famous Rosehall Great House which is a local Jamaican heritage site with a rich and intriguing history behind it ( one of my most favorite places to work I should say).
It was now wedding day and of course there is always the little butterflies flying around in my head as I am usually nervous and anxious to start and once I have started thats it I don't stop clicking. Now my team and I arrived early and as was discussed we went to deploy my assistant photographer and to meet Allister at his hotel. It was a pleasure meeting him and one could sense how good a person he was and just as down to earth like Lesley. It could get no better and I was now fully inspired, so off I went to meeting Lesley at her hotel. Upon seeing Lesley who greeted me with a hug then further saying " Chris just so you should know you are one of the greatest photographers I know yet you are so humble"....... listen hearing that stroke my ego a thousand fold and at that point I was on top of the world and had all cylinders ready to fire which of course was my camera..heheheeee !!!.
Lesley and Allister, guys it was so so so so good meeting you both as you are wonderful people...beautiful people and how you are as individuals as well as how you both feel for each other was so evident in the images. You both made my day and I am equally happy that I made yours. It was a wonderful day and it was an absolute pleasure to have served my photographic and artistic skills to you. I love you both and wish continued happiness to your union. www.zulusproweddings.com