Friends and Family gathered at the Maitland Art Center on November 14th 2008 at 5.00 p.m. to bear witness to the marriage of Claire Kohake and Rus Azar. I was there to take the photos (and have a drink).

Dave and Rosie were there to see the departure of their daughter, and the safe delivery to the hands of Rus, proudly watched by his parents Fred and Cheri.

The wonderful (as long as you are not trying to take photos) setting of the Maitland Art Center, candle lit for the proceedings, was a perfect backdrop for the nuptials. Sibling support was provided in the shape of Beth and Dave Jr for the Kohakes, and Ram for the Azars.

Then a smattering of beauties led by Jackie “Onassis” Hayter to ensure embarrassing stories could be retold at the excellent reception thrown later at the ‘K’ Restaurant in College Park (thanks for the excellent service and food K).

Thank you Claire and Russ for furthering my photographic education, specifically the lessons on ‘How to Photograph in Complete Darkness’ and ‘Shooting in a Ten Foot Wide Room Without Casting Shadows’.