Many emails were passed between Amanda and I and I knew we were a perfect match. She’s so sweet and fun and I have to say Eric is the same-a perfect match! I had so much fun just walking around the beautiful hotel and finding little places to take pictures. My job was pretty easy, all I had to do was click away, because these two just had fun and relaxed the whole time. Also, lots of kissing! There is definitely more to come from these two!

So, thank you Jimmy for you letting  me cry, sharing in my joy, and being patient with me because I can’t order my thoughts the way you do. Thanks for coming to weddings with me and being such a an amazing man, friend, and partner.

There are so many things I have in store for next year, some personal and some you will see on this blog and my website. I know people do resolutions and never keep them, but I have some clear goals and I intend to hustle and push to make it happen. But, the heart of my work will always be the same. I hope everyone had a great 2010, but if not, here’s to a new year that can only bring new hope and possibilities. I am so excited to see what the new year brings for some of my amazing clients from last year. I’m horrible at picking images, so here are some random shots that I love and some I even forgot I took!

You two were so much fun. It’s such a blessing to get couples who are getting married for the right reasons and are in synch with each other. You can’t fake Sara’s smile when she looks at Daniel. Also, thanks for picking me as your photographer! And , I didn’t get that one dude’s name, but tell him thanks for being on underwear watch to make sure I didn’t flash anyone while I was hanging out on the floor taking pictures. Yeah, I’m that kind of photographer.

Oh, and I almost forgot to add-I got married at the same place! Jimmy and I had our ceremony outside at Eastlake Woodlands country club. We also had the same colors! See, you’re in synch with your photographer as well! You were drawn to me for a reason

So, yeah, not only did I leave my lens cap in a bookstore and went back to get it like a doofus, I also accidently left my extra flash on the ground. I realized immediately, of course, but…BAH! I am still the reigning Mr.Magoo photographer. Also, I was so bummed that it was such an overcast day (happy the rain went away before the shoot, though…huzzah!) But, then it was like zeus parted the clouds and for 10 minutes I had the most amazing golden light to work with. Thank you Greg for taking us to that one weirdo place with grass to take impromptu pictures. Thank you powers that be for bringing out the sun!

Hahahahahaha. Don’t worry, the dress was not harmed!

                                                   I snapped this picture when she as posing for her brother’s camera. How Gorgeous does she look?!

                                         Seriously, she looks amazing. Such a gorgeous bride and I am so glad I was there to capture these two images of her.

This photo and the next made me tear up. Her younger brother was so emotional after the ceremony and these two images are so powerful. I definitely love photojournalistic shots over posed. That’s all for now folks. I actually delivered a little bit early, since I was going to post this tomorrow. Stay tuned for post 2!