lgPhotography - Capturing the World Through a Lens: May 2012

So I did it! My very first wedding...the weather report was for rain, clouds, cold, etc. etc. etc. however, Mother nature came through for the Bride & Groom and they had AWESOME weather. At lunch time the clouds moved out, the sun came through and we had an absolutely gorgeous evening. It was not too hot, nor too cold, no humidity and everything worked out just as the bride and groom planned. I could not have been more pleased!

That being said, being the photographer for a wedding a 110 times different than being a guest going behind the photographer capturing those moments that they might have missed...this time I was responsible for getting everything. I felt I got everything I could, missed the bigger moments due to some technical difficulties with my camera...poor planning meant the battery died 1/2 way through the evening...but all the same I took somewhere around 450 pictures and came out with just over 150 usable ones to give my bride and groom to have.

I cannot wait to get their input back and hear what they think. All I can say is that Amanda was absolutely GORGEOUS in her Blue Dress and Silver Flip Flops, LOL!! With Mike in his black tux and bright blue vest. I must say this wedding was by far the most colorful and laid back I've ever attended. Definitely a switch from a month prior where my sister's wedding was a little more formal and old world Hollywood. While pretty in its own right, Amanda and Mike's wedding screamed everything North Carolina. I loved it!

I must also say this one last thing before I share some of my pictures - the bride and groom treated me with the most respect, gave me my leave to do what I needed and allowed me to do what I needed to do. Treated me as a guest and not just a vendor. I felt 100% comfortable with my surroundings and my bride and groom. Thank-You so very much guys! I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful couple for my first wedding!

Now onto the fun!