Engagements

From the poses, to the funky angles, to the settings and backdrops, to the creative editing, these are my favorite engagement photos from 2010. Because I had a large number of late-December engagement shoots, those are going to be included in the 2011 year in review.

Bridals

What a fun way to have a trial run with your hair, makeup, flowers, and gorgeous dress. Not every bride decides to have a bridal session, but for those that do, this part’s for you.

Details

I’m a sucker for details. Give me some fun or sexy shoes, a gorgeous dress, some amazing flowers, and some rings with bling, and I’m like a kid in a candy store.

The Bride Getting Ready

This is one of my favorite parts of the wedding day. There is so much excitement and nervous energy in the bridal room. Tears flow, laughter erupts, champagne corks pop.

The Groom Getting Ready

Never to be overlooked, the wedding day is as much about the groom as it is the bride. But I can’t tell you what goes on in the groom’s room. I’ve taken an oath. If I did tell you, I’d have to kill you.

(photographed as a second shooter for Tyler Schmitt)

The First Look

Ahh, the first look. I’m a big big fan. Sure it’s a break in tradition. But you get to see each other and get those emotions out. Capture an amazing moment. Retouch your makeup. Get those formal pics out of the way. Then, there’s no pause between your ceremony and reception. I don’t often get to capture a moment like this in a ceremony. Pure unrestrained joy.

(photographed as a second shooter for Tyler Schmitt)

Ceremony

Well, this is what we’ve built up to. The vows, the exchanging of the rings, the symbolism of two becoming one.

Portrait Time

Whew! Now that the ceremony and formals are over, it’s time to celebrate you and your love for each other.

(photographed as a second shooter for SMS Photography)

The Bridal Party

What makes my job the most fun is working with an awesome bridal party. No ‘tudes! It’s about having a blast, letting loose, and being there for the bride and groom on their big day.

The Cakes and the Cake Cutting

Mmmm….cake. Or cupcakes. From the sweet and simple, to the towering mouth-watering eye candy, it’s your cake, it should reflect your personalities. Normally, I don’t go out of my way to blog on the cake cutting. But Bea and Peco’s cake cutting, well pardon the expression, took the cake. The reaction as she bit into a styrofoam replica of the World Cup trophy was priceless.

Cool Cars

Because no wedding is truly complete without a sweet ride.

The First Dance

All eyes are on you. Are you going to do it up ballroom style? Classic arm in arm? Or perhaps something choreographed?

Party Time!

The party is jumping, the music is thumping, the drinks are flowing, and the groomsmen are…uh…ahem…taking their shirts off. Bring your props, bring your best dance moves, and bring your air guitars! Let’s party!!!!

(photographed as a second shooter for Shannon Cunningham)

The Grand Exit

Sparklers, bubbles, petals, streamers, confetti. Go out big!