Every time I know there will be some sort of "prop" available during formal wedding shots I get excited about the image possibilities. A prop, whether it be umbrellas, a dog, a boat, an automobile, or a beautiful Harley Davidson motorcycle adds something special to a bridal photo shoot.

The above image is from a wedding Candice and I shot this weekend. The brides brother offered the use of his fully pimped out "Fat Boy" Harley Davidson for some of the bridal party shots after the wedding. The bride and groom really had their heart set on some pictures from the top of Knox Mountain. Unfortunately, when I checked with the City of Kelowna - Parks Department I was told the park was still closed due to winter conditions. A very helpful clerk put me in touch with one of the senior people in the Parks Department and because our photography company has a City of Kelowna business licence he agreed to give us authority, and a key, to use the park for wedding pictures.

We got some great images, including the one above. The wind was blowing quite a lot and under normal circumstances that would cause problems with the brides gown, hair etc. But in this case, with the bike properly positioned, it provided enough of a breeze to blow the brides veil out, adding a nice touch to the picture.

Candice and I were very happy with the images we got and can't wait to present them to the bridal couple.

When you're planning your wedding consider the possibility of using some sort of "prop" for your formal wedding pictures. Although we are careful to not over use a prop, it can definitely add something special images to your wedding album.

Hey everybody, that's it for me today. We'll talk to you soon - Craig