Joanna and Blake are so laid back and caring. They didn’t worry about a thing on their wedding day – just enjoyed every moment of it. I think this was the most relaxed I’ve ever been shooting a wedding! And they saw each other before the ceremony (which I highly recommend). We had an hour to meander around the area of Wild Basin Lodge, taking portraits where ever we felt like it. It was so nice not to be rushed during the portraits.

Their ceremony was out in the middle of a meadow, overlooking Long’s Peak. It was so beautiful that I think most people forgot about the mosquitoes! Blake’s Uncle Mike performed the ceremony with his Chicago accent (I felt right at home listening to that accent :) ). Their ceremony was short, sweet and to the point. They even recited their own vows.

Cocktail hour went on while Joanna and Blake had their own private cocktail hour – getting to enjoy champagne and appetizers by themselves. It was really cute. Congrats to the two of you!

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Joanna and Blake with their one-month-old niece, Lane

Love this outtake, I think Joanna had a mosquito bite that needed scratching. By the way, maid of honor, Gwen, was the best moh I’ve ever seen. Kudos!

Popping bubbly!

John and Rachel are bursting with love for each other. It’s not every day you see true, genuine, unabashed love between two people.  They truly unconditionally care for one another, and it’s evident to any one who’s in the room. This was my second New York wedding in a week – love shooting somewhere different! (we shot their New York engagement shoot while I was there too)

They got married at The Episcopal Church of St. Mary’s in Cold Spring, NY (about an hour outside of NYC), followed by a beautiful reception at The Garrison. The newlyweds owned the dance floor that night – it was like they had choreographed 10 dances to bust out when ever a circle formed around them.  And Rachel’s maid of honor, Margaret, kept all the girls in stitches before the ceremony with her “Carmin” impersonation – hilarious!

John and Rachel – thank you so much for allowing me to share your big day with you. What an honor. Big thanks to New York photographer, Kat Cheng, for shooting with me, and to Jon and Allie for the referral!

You’re a great example of a loving relationship to all those around you. Congrats and have fun in Australia!

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Let me introduce you to “Carmin”

How cute is Nana, Rachel’s grandma?

Pretty sure this is the first jumping picture I’ve ever taken – cracking me up

This was so sweet – I looked over at John’s dad while John was dancing with his mom – and his dad was totally overcome with emotion

John’s frat buddies serenaded Rachel with Savage Garden’s Truly, Madly, Deeply

These past few weeks have been a bit of whirlwind, but I gladly welcome the chaos if it means I’m busy shooting. One stop on the whirlwind tour was Henderson, NY, about an hour north of Syracuse on Lake Ontario. There I shot Bre and Geoff’s wedding celebration.  They are both in the army, and were married last year so that they could be stationed together in Colorado Springs, as well as live together. I’ve known Geoff for a few years – he is my husband’s brother’s brother-in-law. (Did you get that?)

Bre’s family has an adorable cottage on the lake – a spot that her family has summered for many years – a perfect spot for a party. And it was! From the lakeside ceremony to dancing outside til midnight with a fun first dance, great pies and a killer sunset in between.

It is all about family with these two – I had so much fun being a part of their big day. It was one of the most relaxed weddings I’ve ever shot. And now, if you can send Bre a little prayer – she was deployed to Afghanistan a week after their wedding. Not much of a honeymoon. Come home safe Bre!

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A bridesmaid did flower girl, McKenna’s hair – and she simply loved it :)

The flowers were fresh picked that morning from Bre’s mom’s garden – beautiful!

Yup – it tasted as good as it looks :)

It was kind of nice going to a wedding where I had no responsibility to shoot photographs. I focused just on my friends, and of course the B&G. It was in Clarkston, Michigan – couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather for the fourth of July weekend. I was exhausted coming home from spending a weekend with everyone, but oh was it fun.

Ayelish and Aziz were married at the end of March in a beautiful chapel in Evanston, Ill. She wore a kick-ass ’60s style dress and Aziz was handsome in his suit. The couple were so overwhelmed and grateful by the number of guests who came at short notice. Everyone seemed to have a blast.