I had never done this shot before and I'm not even sure what made me think of doing it this time. The group photos are not my cup of tea so I always feel like I'm struggling with them. I usually try to get them relazed because face it, this is the part of a wedding the the wedding party hates the most. I try to do them fast and with laughter. I'll often suggest that the groomsmen give me the finger, 'because you know you want to!' and sometimes they do and I get a funny (although one that won't likely make the wedding album) photo or at least I get them all to ease up knowing that 'I get it!'. But the shot of the groomsmen lifting the bride and the bridesmaids lifting the groom are pretty standard shots these days and even though I didn't have them do that I wanted something fun and to get a reaction. This group was really easy to work with and they had fun. And the best part, when I was done they said--we planned a lot more time for these and they all got a chance to have a cocktail and relax before going on into the reception. SayerMotter Photographs by Richard Sayer.