A Weekend of Love at Parrish Art Museum

Photographing two grooms also let me follow the rhythm they created for their own celebration. My approach stayed the same: I observed genuine interactions while creating portraits that reflected who they are together, without forcing moments into a predetermined idea of what a wedding day should look like.

This weekend began by the ocean, where family and friends gathered in a relaxed setting before the wedding day itself. Without schedules or formal timelines, everyone enjoyed being together. These gatherings often reveal a couple's personality more honestly than any planned portrait session. Conversations happen naturally, emotions feel unfiltered, and friendships become an important part of the visual narrative.

By the time the wedding day arrived, I already understood the people surrounding the couple. I knew who would share the biggest laughs, who would become emotional during the ceremony, and which relationships carried years of history. That familiarity let me anticipate moments before they happened, rather than simply reacting to them.

Photographing two grooms also offers a unique perspective. Without traditional wedding-day expectations, every celebration develops its own rhythm and personality. Throughout the weekend, what stood out most was how easy they were together. Every glance, every smile, and every quiet moment together reflected years of friendship and trust. Those authentic connections mattered far more than any individual detail because they will continue to matter decades from now.

Two people walking hand-in-hand on a sandy beach during sunset, wearing white outfits with artistic designs, including drawings of a knight and a serpent.
Two small propeller airplanes flying in the sky against a plain, overcast background.
Beach scene with grass in the sand, a wooden fence, lanterns hanging, and decorative dried pampas grass in a vase.
A beachside outdoor dining setup with a long table, wooden chairs, potted plants, hanging lanterns, and the ocean in the background.
Two men walking on a sandy path beach holding hands, dressed in white outfits, holding shoes, under soft lighting with decorative plants and beach fences.
Beach scene with rattan sofa with white cushions, two torches, a large vase with pampas grass, and two woven poufs on white sand with the ocean in the background.
Table setting with a napkin, knife, and fork decorated with a small bouquet of pink, purple, and brown dried flowers, on a white tablecloth with festive elements in the background.
A long outdoor dining table decorated with floral arrangements and wicker lanterns, set for a special event.
A decorated table with a beige table runner, a floral centerpiece, candles, and place settings with illustrated seafood drawings.
A couple in light-colored clothes enjoying drinks on a beach with an ocean backdrop, smiling and looking happy.
A decorated beach wedding setup with a white table, wicker lanterns, flowers, and hanging paper lanterns, near the ocean on sandy ground.
Two men are laughing and smiling during sunset, one wearing glasses.
Colorful flower bouquet with yellow, orange, and purple flowers in a rustic setting.
People enjoying a beachside dinner during sunset with lanterns hanging overhead, floral centerpieces, and a beach in the background.
Two women in white dresses sitting on wicker lounge chairs on a beach, with a fire pit in front and ocean in background. One woman is taking a selfie or video with her phone, the other is speaking or gesturing.
Two people holding hands walking on a sandy surface during sunset, with a blurred background of buildings.
A black designer sandal with a red sole resting on sandy beach.
Two men standing barefoot in sandy dunes at sunset, one with arm around the other's shoulders, both smiling, with houses in the background.
A person holding a round wooden tray with six glasses of champagne on it, at a beach setting during dusk or evening.
Three women dressed in white standing and walking on the sandy beach near the ocean waves during sunset or sunrise.
A beach scene with a wicker lounge chair and a round wicker table, a white cushion on the chair, a tiki torch, and a small vase with grass on the table. The background features the ocean and rocky shoreline.
A collection of wine bottles and a bucket with more bottles, a bouquet of colorful flowers, and a beige textured blanket on a table outdoors during sunset.
Two men kissing at sunset, holding hands, dressed in white shirts, outdoors with a sunset in the background.
A white plate with cooked mussels and clams on a table. In the background, a menu board with orange and red text.
Three men dressed in white suits standing on a sandy beach, talking and holding papers, with ocean waves in the background, and a blurred yellow lantern in the foreground.
Beachside gathering at sunset with hanging wicker lanterns and people enjoying drinks and conversation
Sunset at the beach with silhouettes of a house and people walking along the shoreline.
Beachside gathering at dusk with people socializing, tables, and lanterns, ocean waves in the background, and a full moon in the sky.
A campfire on the sand with people dining outdoors at night. Lanterns hang above, illuminating the area.
Blurred image of a landscape with a dark sky and possibly water or land in the foreground.
Beach pathway at night lit with lanterns and torches, with a fence line and plants, under a dark sky.
Lobster in a bowl, people serving corn on the cob, and a table with floral decorations, set for a meal at twilight.
A nighttime outdoor dinner party on a beach with a long table, lanterns hanging above, and candles and torches providing warm lighting.
A group of four friends laughing and enjoying a meal at a dinner table, captured in black and white.
People roasting marshmallows over an open campfire on a sandy surface.
People gathered around a campfire on the beach at night, with the moon shining over the ocean.
Wedding invitation suite with a blue and white invitation, surrounding greenery, wedding bands, and an envelope on a textured surface.
Close-up of two people holding hands, dressed in dark formal suits.
A pair of black shoes with jeweled straps, a black leather glove, and a pair of round silver cufflinks on a blue surface.
A black suit jacket with a boutonniere on lapel, hanging on a wooden hanger, seen through a mirror framed with a woven, textured border.
A man in a tuxedo with a bow tie is kissing a dog. The photo is reflected in a mirror.
Pair of shiny black dress shoes on a reflective silver side table.
Two men in tuxedos, one helping the other adjust his bowtie in a bright room with large windows.
Two men in tuxedos with bow ties standing near a black convertible car parked on a driveway surrounded by trees and greenery.
A man adjusting his tie while looking out a window, dressed in a suit, in black and white.
Close-up of a person's hand resting on a beige fabric surface, wearing a diamond ring on the ring finger and a thin bracelet on the wrist, with sunlight casting shadows.
Two men in tuxedos walking hand in hand on a grassy lawn near a pond with a dog, trees, and open sky in the background.
A young man in a tuxedo with a bow tie, sitting on a window seat with pillows, smiling and laughing, with large windows in the background letting in natural light.
Two men in tuxedos and two children, a girl and a boy, are playing outdoors on grass during a wedding or formal event, smiling and engaging with each other.
A man in a tuxedo with glasses and a bow tie standing outdoors on a brick pathway, smiling, with a white fluffy dog sitting beside him on a well-manicured lawn.
Two people in suits are kissing against a concrete wall in an urban setting.
Two men wearing tuxedos and bow ties kissing each other in an art gallery with a painting of pink flowers in the background.
Close-up of a man in a tuxedo with a bow tie, being assisted with a boutonniere, in black and white photography.
Two people walking in an art gallery with three abstract paintings on a white wall, under a wooden ceiling with metal beams and fluorescent lighting.
Two men in tuxedos holding hands and walking together outdoors near a large, textured concrete wall, in black and white.
A group of people in formal attire walking on a grassy area near water, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Two men and a young boy walking on grass outdoors, holding hands, dressed in formal suits, with trees and a body of water in the background.
Two men in tuxedos walking on a wooden bridge near a body of water, leaning in for a kiss on a sunny day with trees in the background.
Two men dressed in tuxedos sitting on a wooden bench in an art gallery, engaged in conversation. The gallery has white walls, wooden vaulted ceiling, and artwork displayed along the walls.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with wooden chairs, floral arrangement on a small stage, and a white pavilion in the background.
Outdoor wedding venue with wooden chairs, floral arrangements, and a large tent with a stage.
Outdoor seating with wooden chairs and cushions, surrounded by a lush garden with various flowers and greenery, in warm sunlight.
Flower arrangements on pedestals at an outdoor wedding ceremony under a white canopy tent.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with a groom and bride walking down the aisle, surrounded by guests, with a blurry person in the foreground and houses in the background.
A bouquet of various wildflowers and grasses illuminated by sunlight against a clear sky.
A black and white photo of a marriage ceremony with a woman reading vows, a groom with glasses in a tuxedo smiling, and another man in a suit listening, outdoors near trees.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with guests seated, floral arrangements, and two men in suits with a woman officiating, all in front of a large tree and sunset sky.
A man in a tuxedo and bow tie reading a paper aloud at an outdoor event, with a microphone stand nearby.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with a couple exchanging rings, officiant, and guests, during sunset with a white canopy in the background.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors with a couple exchanging vows, surrounded by floral arrangements, and an officiant standing between them, with guests seated in the foreground.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated under a pavilion, with floral arrangements, on a grassy field during sunset.
Two men in tuxedos exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony, with a woman officiant holding a microphone and a book, outdoors with floral decorations.
Two men sharing a kiss during a wedding ceremony outdoors, surrounded by flowers and greenery.
Two men in tuxedos sharing a kiss at an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests and floral arrangements during sunset.
Two men in tuxedos walking hand in hand on a wooden pathway, smiling and sharing a joyful moment outdoors at a celebration, with more people in formal attire in the background.
Black memorial or dedication plaque with a welcome message, listing names alphabetically, mounted on a black stand outdoors with greenery and blue sky in the background.
Two jazz musicians performing outdoors, one playing a double bass and the other playing a saxophone, both dressed in black suits.
Outdoor bar setup with various bottles of alcohol, floral arrangements, and wooden shelves on a green lawn under a clear blue sky.
A black cocktail menu sign with flower illustrations, listing drinks named THE DAISY and THE POLLY, surrounded by vases of green plants and gold decorative lanterns on a wooden table.
Black and white photo of a group of people dressed in suits and sunglasses walking outdoors at a formal event with a tent and band in the background.
Two men in tuxedos standing outdoors on green grass, smiling at the camera. Behind them is a wooden building with a neon sign and some tall grasses and greenery.
Group of people in formal attire outdoors during sunset, engaging in conversation at a social event.
A couple in tuxedos sharing a kiss in front of a rustic barn with a neon sign that says 'Love is love' in cursive.
A server holding a tray with glasses of drinks with ice and lime slices at an outdoor gathering with people socializing in the background during sunset.
Long banquet tables decorated with candles, greenery, and glassware in a rustic barn event space with hanging lights and high vaulted ceilings.
Six pieces of sushi with green and white rice wraps, topped with chopped vegetables and garnishes, arranged in a line on a black rectangular plate.
Long outdoor dining table set for a dinner event at sunset, with chairs, glassware, and floral centerpieces, under hanging woven pendant lights.
Elegant dinner table setting with glassware, candles, and greenery centerpiece outdoors with a blurred nature background.
Dinner setting with a black plate featuring a floral design and the name Nadia Barcenas, a glass of dark beverage, knife and fork on a wooden table with decorative shadows.
Outdoor dining setup at sunset with a long table, black chairs, and candle lanterns, decorated with tall grasses and plants in the foreground.
A wooden bar cart with various bottles of alcohol and candles, set against a glass wall with a view of people outside.
Long banquet table decorated with candles, glassware, and greenery in a dimly lit setting with woven pendant lights hanging above.
Elegant dinner table set with black plates, wine glasses, candles, and green floral centerpiece.
Two men in tuxedos smiling and holding hands at a formal event with decorated tables, candles, and warm lighting.
Two men dressed in tuxedos holding glasses of champagne in a decorated banquet hall with long, elegant tables and warm lighting.
Two men in tuxedos celebrate at a wedding or formal event; one is smiling and holding a champagne flute, the other is partially visible, also holding a champagne flute.
A black and white photo of a formal dinner event, with a long table filled with guests, glassware, and candles, under decorative hanging lamps inside a large indoor venue.
A live outdoor musical performance featuring a woman DJ and four women playing string instruments at dusk.
Couple dancing in formal attire on the dance floor with a live orchestra playing in the background during a night event.
People in formal attire dancing and socializing at a party or wedding reception in a large, open venue with warmly lit ceiling and greenery decorations.
People dancing and enjoying at a nighttime party or celebration, some smiling and taking photos, in black and white.
People in formal attire seated at a decorated dinner table during a wedding reception or banquet, with a man giving a speech at the head of the table.
A woman with wavy blonde hair wearing a black fascinator hat at a formal event or celebration.
People at a formal dinner raising glasses in a toast, with candles and floral arrangements on the table, in an elegant event setting.
Two men in tuxedos at a wedding reception, one holding a microphone and the other smiling and pointing, with candles and floral arrangements on the table in front of them.
Nighttime scene with string lights hanging beneath a structure, blurry people and a tree in the foreground.
Two men in tuxedos cutting a wedding cake, smiling at each other
Nighttime outdoor dinner party with warm candlelight, hanging lanterns, trees with vines, and guests seated at tables under a wooden roof, some standing and mingling.
A woman DJ performs at an event with an audience in the foreground and trees illuminated in the background.
People dancing and socializing at a nighttime indoor event with high wooden ceiling, warm lighting, and green plants decorated along the sides.

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