Secret locations, old-school film, and amazing shots: An interview with NYC photographer Dustin Cantrell
Every now and then we get photography sponsors that have some great insights into the ways they run their businesses that make them such great fits for our readership. New York’s Dustin Cantrell is one of those awesome photography vendors. Keep reading to find out his surprising favorite part about working with non-traditional clients, the top three most-requested New York photography spots, and why he doesn’t believe the typical eight-hour wedding package. Oh yes, and a little Offbeat Bride discount…
Top hats and tails at this Brooklyn Winery wedding
After 17 years together, Tony and Michael were married at St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn, NY. With bagpipe accompaniment, lots of wine, and two men in top hats and tails, it was bound to be a superb celebration.
A performance center wedding in Brooklyn
Amanda proposed to Eliza in December of 2009 with her great-grandmother’s ring, and thanks to the July 2011 passage of New York’s Marriage Equality Act, Angela Gaspar got to shoot their wedding in Brooklyn, NY.
Harry Potter, Doctor Who, horses, and a four-figure discount from NY’s Milestone Images
I think this is my favorite interview with one of our most prolific and wonderfully honest sponsors — Angie from Milestone Images. Not only do we get to see the once-viral sonic screwdriver bouquet in action, but we get to hear a photographers candid opinion on why her services are worth the money, why she’s a great fit for DIY couples, AND we get never-before-seen admissions about the depths of her Harry Potter nerd-dom.
Oh, and I get to share with your our first ever four-figure discount from a wedding photographer.
A Buddhist same-sex new york pop-up wedding
Jazell and Debra were part of the Pop Up Chapel event in New York City, which brought together unique archways and backdrops to 24 same-sex couples for an open-air ceremony. Roman Francisco was there to photograph the event including their amazing outfits, Buddhist ceremony, and a large, supportive audience of guests and spectators.
A gothically delicious ’til-death-themed wedding
They don’t like the usual wedding traditions, so why would they use them? Bring on the goth fashion, metal music, and the EPIC Jekyll and Hyde-themed bar! With an eyeball bouquet, lots of leather, a couple of gorgeous masks, and some clever DIY, this wedding was turned into a celebration of their personal connection.