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As a wedding photographer, there are a few things I ask my bride and groom to do to create moments. I understand that that is a major no-no when it comes to a true photojournalist, but hey, that’s why I’m a wedding photographer. Anyway, one of those things is, “Hey, when you get in front of me during the sparkler exit, stop and kiss!” This is for two reasons. It allows me to know I’ll nail that shot. Cameras a really tricky in the dark, so when you have a running subject, it makes it that much more tricky to grab a focused shot of the couple. And the other reason is because it’s fun to be surrounded by a bunch of sparklers standing still – I want them to revel in the last moments of their wedding day! And what is really cool about this action is every couple does it differently – sometimes it’s a quick peck on the cheek, sometimes it a full out dip, and sometimes it’s just… well, a really romantic, passionate kiss. I’d say Amanda and Jeff NAILED the “stop and kiss.”