Luke + Whitney's Wedding / Northwestern College / Family Vineyard

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I loved this wedding for many reasons. There was a beautiful chapel and family owned vineyard, perfect weather, wonderful guests...and tons of love all around. Luke and Whitney were referrals from a couple I photographed last year. There's something very special about your name being passed to another person or couple and getting work this way. It's not saying something through advertising and hoping someone believes or connects with it. There already has been a great connection and that gets passed on to others. There is trust right form the start and that's very freeing as an artist. This was one of those weddings that made me think of my 4 year old daughter and how hard it's going to be giving her away at some point. I love when Dad's pour out their hearts at a wedding and get everyone (including the photographer) in tears. Weddings and the relationships they are about are BIG deals. It's always humbling being a small part of one. I could say tons more, but here are the images. I have plenty of openings for 2014...know of someone who would really appreciate this sort of photography? Thanks everyone!    

we went on a road trip...

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It's always hard being a photographer and going on vacation. Knowing when to put the camera down and fully engage with family and friends is something I always wrestle with. So much time looking through a lens...its almost awkward putting the camera down. I'm so thankful for a family that is slowly getting used to this and friends who embrace it. This was our first real vacation since the kids have been around. I think I actually forgot how nice vacations are. The kids handled everything like champs and our hosts were amazing.We stayed with our friends, the Darlings. You know, this family. We love them and thank God for the hospitality they showed us. Wow. this trip was amazing. Here are some moments I decided to keep the camera around for. Thanks for the support everyone, its been a blast so far.

 

Bethany flexing her champion servant muscles. 

                                                                                                 i just woke up / nappy nap face.

                                                      her name is Clementine Darling. no, seriously....it is. look out world.

                                                                  no one spends 5 days in a row with me and isnt forced into a portrait session. all with film. word.

                                                                                                   random dude fishing.

                                                                       Bethany getting her "i can shoot with mamiya + nikon + canon" on. no biggie.

                                  o.k. so i got an official tour of the brewery Aaron works at. this place is for real.

                                  its mainly the people, but good beer does eventually win. also completely with film

Nikon D700 / Mamiya 645 Pro TL / Nikon F100 / Kodak Portra 400 / Fuji 400H / and a few great lenses.