Patty and Russ were married on one of the warmest, nicest days of the summer. At the time, I remember thinking how hot it was (especially to be in a wedding gown) but now that October is here, I'd give anything for a few more days of that weather...
This wedding was a lot of fun- everyone was in such a good mood and there was so much celebration in the air. So many smiles all around.
Patty got ready at her parents home:
I love this quiet portrait.
The younger members of the wedding party were having themselves a dance party in the kitchen.
The lovely bride:
One of my favorite portraits. I love the color and texture of the shed- sometimes the most unusual spots make the best backgrounds.
And onto the groom:
We had a lot of fun photographing the wedding party.
On top of the world.
My favorite time of the day, portraits of the bride and groom. (Actually, I have a lot of favorite parts of the day.)
I loved that the golf course at LeBaron Hills has this wild area where nature is growing as intended. It's hard to top the way mother nature lays it all out...
And I think this is my favorite of the day (although I keep changing my mind). I love the feeling of movement that it has- there is something so romantic about the gesture.
These two images made my heart sing:
Patty + Russ,
It was an honor to photograph your wedding. Thanks for allowing me a peek of who you are together.
If you'd like to see more images, there is a slideshow below:
We took a trip down to the beach where Kerri has enjoyed a lot of summer fun through the years with her family. I have a small obsession with the ocean so I'm excited for any opportunity to get close to the beach. I don't know if it comes from growing up half a mile from the beach and getting used to the salt in the air as a part of daily life or if it's just the calming affect of those beautiful, consistent waves...
I love this little moment where his hand grazes her ankle. It says so much so quietly.
I love when that thin layer of water at the edge of the waves reflects the sky above.
This might be my favorite of the day. I just love that warm glowy sun and the way the wind picked up right at that moment...
Actually, I think this is my most favoritest. I love the feeling of him carrying her off...
Kerri + Craig, Thanks for showing me your beach and for sharing yourselves and your stories with me. You two are awfully sweet together.
Tara and Quentin's wedding was just lovely. It reminded me of all the things a wedding should be about- family coming together, smiling faces, hugs, laughter, mingling of voices in the sunlight, barefoot dancing...so much love all around. Nothing like bringing together all the people that matter most to you in the world to make you stop for a minute and really appreciate life. I believe this was one of Tara and Quentin's goals from the beginning- I could tell from the way they spoke of their wedding day in the months leading up to the event. I think the photographs reflect this feeling.
Here are some details of Tara getting ready. The entire event was held at Tupper Manor, which I fell in love with. There was a sweet little room for the bride to prepare for the ceremony.
I loved the blue shoes.
The lovely bride before the ceremony.
A couple of the younger guests had been enjoying the beach adjacent to the manor- we caught them coming back to get ready for the wedding and this little one just stole my heart.
I don't know if I saw the groom not smiling the entire day. His happiness was contagious.
The weather that day was the most perfect for a wedding- warm and sunny with this breeze that rolled gently off the ocean. A beautiful day to be outdoors...
Behind the manor was a path that led through the woods, past a field, to a secret little beach. I couldn't have asked for a better location to create portraits.
One of my personal favorites:
And the light speaks for itself. There is just nothing like that hour before sunset.
I just love this one. I think I am drawn to creating images that show how much a couple cares for each other and how they show it in ways other than a hug or embrace. Not that those aren't interesting, but there is so much more to explore...
I feel like I can't really take all the credit for the following images- I have to thank the most gracious sun for being in the perfect spot and being so warm and lovely.
And my favorite of the day. It's like they are running off together...
Back to the party...
I loved all the light the huge windows let in for the reception- everything looked perfect.
I had to include a picture from the best men speech because it is possibly one of the funniest things I have ever witnessed. They performed a song for the bride and groom and had everyone crying with laughter.
Just a moment that really caught me.
Tara + Quentin, It really was such a joy to photograph your wedding day. It made me fall in love with falling in love.
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