In the days of Yore (before I was a photographer for a living), I used to be a manager for a very large and well-known retail chain.
The company had created a new position, and I was assigned to get it off the ground... and I needed a team to help me do it. So thrown into the mix was this guy Andrew, whom with I had semi been acquainted as he already worked in a different area of our store. We quickly hit it off with similar interests (went to the same University even), and Andrew quickly became one of my best friends as well as one of my best employees. When I got more serious about photography Andrew's band was one of the local groups that would help me hone my craft, and he was always supportive of me hopefully taking photos for a living.
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| Andrew & me in a previous life. |
As Andrew was still working on finishing his Bachelor's degree, he needed to take a leave of absence from my team at work when classes started up again. In his place, I took this girl named Emily that Andrew had recently begun dating.
Over the years, Andrew and Emily continued to date (eventually moving in together, and after that moved to Las Vegas). I eventually left my job to do photography full-time, and we've maintained contact ever since. I even went to Las Vegas and spent some time with them there.
Last Saturday (May 12th) Andrew and Emily got married at Mare Island in Vallejo, CA. They are also expecting a baby boy. Not only did I have the privilege of being one of Andrew's groomsmen, but I was also the photographer.
Yes, it can be done.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith. Congratulations on the new family. And congratulations on being the only Indian guy I know named Smith.
Here are some photos.
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| lacing shoes is hard for Andrew |
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| Groomsmen. That's me, 2nd from left. |
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| ...and here I am sitting on a rocket. Yes, that's a rocket. |
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| Andrew & Clay, present day |
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| baby Silus is in there somewhere! |
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| being supportive |
Where are all the shots of the bridesmaids? ;-)
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