Of Seasons past…

Although these were taken over the course of last summer to this summer, I still get really excited about them! I need to blog these more often…

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Jeremy & Lydia Wedding

I started this wedding off by going to the hotel where Jeremy, the groom, was getting ready with his groomsmen. Jeremy was super nice and very kind.

I met his bride a bit later at the church as we waited for the ceremony to start. When I walked in where she was waiting, she and all her girls were blasting Jessica Simpson and dancing like school girls. So great!

Their ceremony was simple and beautiful. Lydia’s brother sang an operatic version of a hymn with a harpist and violinist. It brought us all to tears (including me)… It was so strong and fantastic.

Their reception was at a lovely country club over by Lake Wylie–Lots of dancing, all kinds of different food, and a great band! Tara Mauldin (the main photographer- I was her second shooter and assistant. ) and I had a great time! (Here’s a video of the reception!)

Congrats Jeremy and Lydia! Thanks for letting me photograph your day!!

Alex & Megan Wedding

Back at the end of May while I was in Minnesota with my friend and mentor, Shelley Paulson, we shot two weddings together in the four days I was there. I was her assistant and second shooter.

It was a bit of a rainy day, but the purple accents and the lovely Irish theme brightened it up. The sun came out toward the end and created a gorgeous sunset for us all. I regret that I didn’t actually get to know the bride and groom at all (which is the hard part of second shooting). I really wish that I had gotten more photos of the two of them together. They were super sweet in the little that I talked with them. Both of their families were so nice and warm. They made Shelley and me feel really appreciated.

Their ceremony was in an outdoor garden area, and the reception was in the lobby of this gorgeous hotel. You could overlook the reception from three stories up. It was a fantastic view.

During the reception I assisted Shelley for most of the evening with lighting her subjects. Her images are so beautiful… (Here is her blog)

I choked up a bit during the father/daughter dance… I truly felt privileged to be there with them on their wedding day.

I hope you enjoy these photos…

Congrats, Alex and Megan, thanks for letting me be a part of your day!

“Toss a rock in the water while saying a blessing or making a wish.”

I really love this reflection photo.

Grant & Alexandra

I took a trip to Minnesota to shoot my 1st wedding with my mentor, Shelley Paulson. It was a bit colder then I expected for June. This was also the second wedding I had ever second shot. I learned so much being with Shelley and understanding new things. I captured a lot of Grant and Alexandra’s wedding details. They are a beautiful couple, and I was excited to get to share in their glorious day! Here is Shelley Paulson’s blog post on their wedding…

Enjoy!