While out during my lunch break today, I came across an a little musical duo in the heart of the Crossroads District in Kansas City. The two guys were both playing string instruments and they were amazingly sharp. I am not sure how often they play out in front of YJ’s (the little cafe / restaurant), where I spotted them, but they played so well I couldn’t help but take a few pictures of them. I started thinking back to the most recent weddings that I have shot and I can’t remember the last time my bride and groom actually used anything other than the piano to play their wedding music. The piano is fine but something about the weather and the music coming from the violin and the cello (I think) just caused me to stop and think about the couples I have been privileged enough to photograph on their wedding days and the fact that I haven’t heard any string music lately at weddings.
If you are planning your wedding now, I urge you to check out a small string duo, trio or quartet. If they are as good as the guys in today’s picture, you will thank me for the idea.