Nearing the end of year, I wanted to post up some of my favorite images that hold sentimental value to me, with the wedding images in no particular order or rank. I also wanted to give a glimpse of what goes on in my head, the thought process, and my own reaction to each one.
The first image is from James and Jamie's wedding. The two of them are at the altar listening to a good friend close the ceremony with the song, and seeing numerous cameras taking video, I wanted to incorporate the two in the image:
In this image, Shannon had just finished putting on her dress and was walking around the house to get a feel for it before finally heading out for her and David's wedding. The anticipation after trying on numerous dresses for any bride-to-be and the feeling of wearing the dress for a bride on her wedding day gave me goosebumps when I look at this photo:
When Thomas and Lily were surrounded by many people I am friends and went to high school with, it felt like a high school reunion and wedding combined for me. This particular image of the two kissing on their first dance puts a smile on my face each time I see it:
Matt and Vanessa had a beautiful sunset wedding around a gorgeous house. When I caught a genuine smile from the two of them on their walk to the reception, I actually clinched my fist together and said, "Yes!" to myself when I saw the image preview on the back of the camera:
Some of you may recognize this image as it's been blogged before, but I wanted to share it again as I just love it. Lauren and her mother had made their final stop before heading into the church, and when I stepped out of the limousine with the bridal party following after, there were two people that didn't follow right away. When I composed, this was the moment I photographed with my eyes before my camera:
Travis and Jen are a young couple who were definitely meant for each other. And in this moment, I got them walking to the car post-ceremony. They had this model-like walk which exemplified how they greatly carried themselves throughout their wedding and didn't over exert themselves:
Bobby and Sarah's wedding was a gathering of two huge families. When everyone stood the first time during the ceremony, not everyone composed themselves right away - one of them leaned her hand forward almost as in disbelief (in a good way). The significant feeling of "is this reality?" hit me when I immersed myself within families and friends of who wanted to be there, was there:
The last image from Kelly and Vincent's wedding shows that while people play an important role in the images, I don't forget the sights and sounds where they held their special day in. The Wildwood Inn was a beautiful venue, and I when I see this image, I am reminded that I can always take a moment to enjoy the wedding with my own eyes first:
I want to thank each and every client, friends, and family for helping me continue to photograph and be a part of their life - on their most special day. I look forward to the possibilities and positive outlooks 2011 will bring, and the start of a new decade!
