An Unexpected Wedding Portrait at Adamson House

The old fireplace on the back patio at Adamson House in Malibu gave me an idea for a wedding portrait with a little surprise. I climbed in first to make sure it was clean, then asked the couple if they would be willing to try it. I liked the idea of showing the bride and groom without revealing their faces, letting the fireplace and everything below them become part of the picture. Early in my career, a photograph of a couple on a trampoline taught me that sometimes you just have to ask. The worst they can say is no. Photography by Robert Evans Imagery.
Location: Adamson House, Malibu, California