Groom gets “arrested” at Fountain Square in Cincinnati

I photographed Kenny and Suzanne’s Jewish wedding in Cincinnati at the Hyatt and ventured outside to Fountain Square for some formals. It is always a “treat” to be outside on a 90 degree day (aka “three shirt day”) when I am wearing my wedding black and loaded up with gear. I sometimes envy the other wedding vendors, who are comfortably sequestered inside, while the photographers are running around laying on the ground or climbing ladders to capture the scene. No matter, the Fountain Square turned out great and Kenny almost got “arrested”. As we were setting up a shot, one of Cincinnati’s finest came up and offered to handcuff Kenny because he violated the little known law dealing with “looking too good in public”. I was surprised at the officer’s offer, because I actually asked two bike cops a year earlier at Fountain Square about doing the exact same thing only to receive a very cold reception and an explanation that it was against protocol. Maybe the rules have changed. Anyway, here is the shot. I love how Kenny looks dejected as the Officer is getting ready to “ring” Kenny’s neck.

Here are some other pics from the night.

Here are Kenny and Suzanne’s rings photographed through my favorite Macro lens, Canon 180mm f/3.5 L lens.

The Katuba signing is the Jewish ceremony where the Bride and Groom sign a wedding contract before the wedding ceremony. Once the contract is signed, the couple is officially married.

According to Jewish Tradition, the wedding day is  like a personal Yon Kippur (Day of Atonement) for the chatan (groom) and kallah (bride). All their past misdeeds are forgiven and then begin their life together with a clean slate. On the wedding day, the chatan is king and kallah is queen. Thus people stand in their honor. Upon entering the ceremony hall, the bride circles the groom seven times although I’ve photographed many variations on this theme. On Saturday, Suzanne circled Kenny three times, Kenny circled Suzanne three times, and then they circled together once before approaching the Chuppah (The wedding canopy). Here is how it looked.