Gorgeous, gorgeous couple. I had such a great time at the wedding and everyone was just happy and laughing. I have to say, I saw some of the best dancing at this reception. I was waiting for some awesome coordinated dance number to break out and I would not have been phased. It would of been a normal moment for a reception that had the best dancers. You guys have such a wonderful family and I hope to see you two on the other end of my camera again. I know Hernan will be practicing!

I know you two will have a wonderful marriage and hope to see you again when your love grows from just the two of you to something much more.

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, to say I was excited to photograph this wedding is an understatement. Victoria found me through another fabulous bride (Odalys!) and on our first phone conversation it was like two giggly girls talking instead of a serious esteemed wedding photographer and a discriminating bride. I think maybe I always sound like a giggly girl on the phone. So, we do the engagement shoot and I was just blown away by these two. Joseph, the way you look at Victoria. It’s just a beautiful thing to witness. The wedding was no different. The huge smiles these two had when they saw each other at the church, it was just breathtaking. this is why I do what I do. I will say, I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph beautiful people who are genuinely in love. What i am writing right now could really be written for any of my couples.

I love the details of the day. Just sweet little touches. Also, Victoria wore her mother’s wedding dress. When she first told me that was what she was going to do, I just about cried. What a sweet way to honor you mother on your wedding day.

So, I end my ramble with a little excerpt from their wedding program that I absolutely love and believe:

“we hope and pray, whatever your beliefs, and however strong your faith, you walk away today knowing how real love is. It does not exist for only a small few, but it is intended as a gift for all humanity. The only catch is to believe you are deserving of it, because love is what we are all created for.”

Indeed.

Kathy also wore this fabulous wedding gown her mom made for her, but won’t be able to wear it for her actual wedding day. You guys were so much fun to hang out with yesterday! I laughed so hard and I really hope you guys are okay with having a total dork as your wedding photographer. I fell on my butt, got hooked by a tree, couldn’t get on my horse because of my skinny jeans, and stepped on sand spurs-barefoot. It’s all in a days work! I really should have another photographer follow me around and capture my nerdiness, but those would probably be blackmail pictures! My viewpoint! So scared!!

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!

Words cannot express how amazing Rachel and Jared are! Gorgeous couple and amazing personalities! I don’t know if Rachel and I will ever be able to keep our conversations on point-we start off talking about photography, but it turns into use gabbing about other things. I am truly excited for your wedding day, you guys! Thank you for taking me to such a prime location for a shoot and for also breaking a rule or two with me!  Also, thanks for braving the cold and windy weather and shooting on game day! Also, thanks for not thinking I was nutty when I told you to chase some birds! haha, I’m like a crazy bird lady, looking for ways to scares them!

Fave shot!!
Yeah, Rachel, you can put it away. You’re gorgeous!!

I eventually found the hood. Tracy and Jonathan probably thought I was pretty nuts when I got all excited and exclaimed “Oh, there’s my lens hood!” like I just leave lying around like that, you know, in case I need it at some point.

I had so much fun at this session. There were so many little things that happened and I wish I had video. A lady walking through our shot thinking I’m some perv taking photos of Tracy and Jonathan. Acting like a “limp noodle.” I’m still trying to figure that one out. Possibly stealing another photographer’s lighting equipment and making a run for it (all Jonathan’s idea-that’s my story!) Me being the Mr.Magoo of the photography world.

Here are some images I shot yesterday. Look out for a cameo from the pervy lady.
I could not stop cracking up. I try not laugh at people, unless we’re all just cracking up together. But, the combination of me standing in the cold water-on rocks, no less- and Tracy and Jonathan still keeping their composure in this picture, I couldn’t stop the laughter. I was cold, and almost fell in the water numerous times, so that’s my story. I can’t be faulted in those conditions!Geez, Tracy! learn to tone it down a few notches! So gorgeous!

Christine & Michael-I can’t way enough about you two! Christine booked me over e-mail and the first day I met her and Michael was on their wedding day. It can be a little nerve-wrecking when you don’t know the client beforehand, but I had nothing to worry about! Super sweet couple!! I have had the best luck since I have started my business and get the most awesome clients. I feel like every single client of mine have qualities I look for in a friend. Right off the bat I could tell how much these two love each other. They saw each other before the ceremony and I’m pretty sure Michael was blown away. Talking to Christine’s grandmother, I was told of how tender and genuine Michael is with Christine. The couple who steals my heart!! This is what I live for.

Here are a few of my favorites from the day. I had an amazing time at your wedding, Christine and Michael! Oh, gosh!! The picture above!! Christine, You are GORGEOUS!!
My most favorite first dance shot!!