2017 Weddings - Behind the Scenes

behind the scenes of sarah and randy's fun relaxed fall wedding at divieste's in warren ohio and the rose gardens in mill cree park in youngstown ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-3.jpg

Everyone has seen beautiful wedding photos, right? Sometimes those beautiful and perfect moments are all you see. There's A LOT that goes on behind the scenes that most people don't see or even know about. As a wedding photographer, I am pretty much there for the entirety of the day. I see a lot of crazy things along with the super special moments. Then there are the ridiculous things we do as photographers to get those beautiful shots. On more than one occasion I've been looked at very strangely for doing something very odd. It's cool though, I have no shame :P So to bring you along for the ride, here are some of my favorite behind the scenes shots from this wedding season!

From photobombs to silly antics, I get to share so many laughs with my couples, their bridal party and guests. And trust me, these ridiculous photos break up the monotony of editing thousands of photos! I get a lot of good laughs when I'm going through wedding day photos, so thanks for that my friends.

behind the scenes of emily and michael's industrial glam country club wedding at the lake club in poland ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-3.jpg
behind the scenes of kristina and ryan's personal vintage glam wedding at disalvo's restaurant and latrobe country club in latrobe pa and photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-5.jpg

Also, dogs. If there is one around me, I will stop to photograph and pet it. Just saying. Puppy pictures are my favorite. Also a favorite, Groom photobombs.

When the mothers of the bride and groom turn into woo girls. This might've been my favorite part of that day hah!

behind the scenes of jenna and jay's laid back fun italian wedding at ford nature center in mill creek park in youngstown ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-1.jpg

If my husband and my best friends are at your wedding, this probably goes without saying, but expect these types of photos in your final wedding collection.

 

Jessica was all over the BTS shots this season. Thanks boo! She caught me doin my thang a lot.

behind the scenes of emily and michael's industrial glam country club wedding at the lake club in poland ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-1.jpg
behind the scenes of becca and rich's large and personal fall wedding at the metroplex in liberty ohio and mckinley memorial library in niles ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-3.jpg

...even during full on flower girl melt downs. It was kind of heartbreaking and kind of adorable because she ultimately just slowly wandered around with her bag of cookies while we did our shooting.

behind the scenes of becca and rich's large and personal fall wedding at the metroplex in liberty ohio and mckinley memorial library in niles ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-1.jpg

From fancy marble buildings to parking lots. Like I said, no shame. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

 

Christie shot my favorite and probably most accurate BTS shot of the season. This is 100 percent true life for every wedding. Taking photos and adjusting wedding gowns since 2008.

behind the scenes of sarah and randy's fun relaxed fall wedding at divieste's in warren ohio and the rose gardens in mill cree park in youngstown ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-4.jpg

I got stuck in a rose bush right before this photo.

behind the scenes of sarah and randy's fun relaxed fall wedding at divieste's in warren ohio and the rose gardens in mill cree park in youngstown ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-2.jpg

Also highly encouraged at every wedding - photo booths.

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Hey Carlyn, Kirsten, Amanda and Lindsey!

 

Can you spot the floating head below?

behind the scenes of bob and pat's intimate fall cabin elopement in hocking hills at old man's cave and the rock house in logan ohio  photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-3.jpg

When you realize that your husband will never be your assistant again.

...but then he carries your floral camera bag around in public and you forgive him for interrupting your shots.

behind the scenes of bob and pat's intimate fall cabin elopement in hocking hills at old man's cave and the rock house in logan ohio  photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-4.jpg
 

I see you Andy.

behind the scenes of becca and rich's large and personal fall wedding at the metroplex in liberty ohio and mckinley memorial library in niles ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-7.jpg
 

Light tests are vital. But they're only this adorable when you're shooting with Amanda.

behind the scenes of brittany and craig's small cleveland wedding in bay village ohio photographed by youngstown wedding photographer mae b photo-1.jpg

Phone selfie game on point.

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Weddings are always better when working with friends! Hey Emily, Bill and Marina!

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And even better when running into friends while shooting at the same venue!

There were sooooo many other behind the scenes videos floating around the Instagram world this season. If you like seeing this stuff, make sure you follow me on Insta for these shenanigans in real time.