I have to remind myself all of the time that Lauren is younger than me. Her wedding day was the type that should have been stressful, but due to her mad organizational skills and incredible maturity, (plus all of the amazing love and help from every single friend and family member) the day went as smooth as a Miles Davis ballad, slow and steady with all the right notes. It was a fantastic day.
Lauren hired me to work at a health food store in Durango almost two years ago. Between then and her wedding I moved to Florida and she and Joey moved to Virginia. We all came together in Tennessee. I ask myself all of the time why I love this wedding so much and truly the answers are endless. Sometimes, as a photographer you have moments when you are "on." At Lauren and Joey's wedding things felt "on" all day long. The venues were perfect, the light exceptional, the love so genuine, the day so stress free, and everything had been handmade. Lauren's dress was made from a piece of vintage lace she'd bought at an antique store and literally no one saw it before the ceremony except my assistant and I. Joey's mom made the flowers and boutonnieres. The vegan cake was created by Joey's sister, the ceremony was officiated by a best friend, and the vows were (beautifully) written by the bride and groom themselves. Every detail of the day had been so carefully crafted so that when the wedding came, all that was left behind was laughter, tears, and pure enjoyment - the way a wedding should be. This is why I'm such a hopeless romantic. And, this is why I photograph.
Lauren hired me to work at a health food store in Durango almost two years ago. Between then and her wedding I moved to Florida and she and Joey moved to Virginia. We all came together in Tennessee. I ask myself all of the time why I love this wedding so much and truly the answers are endless. Sometimes, as a photographer you have moments when you are "on." At Lauren and Joey's wedding things felt "on" all day long. The venues were perfect, the light exceptional, the love so genuine, the day so stress free, and everything had been handmade. Lauren's dress was made from a piece of vintage lace she'd bought at an antique store and literally no one saw it before the ceremony except my assistant and I. Joey's mom made the flowers and boutonnieres. The vegan cake was created by Joey's sister, the ceremony was officiated by a best friend, and the vows were (beautifully) written by the bride and groom themselves. Every detail of the day had been so carefully crafted so that when the wedding came, all that was left behind was laughter, tears, and pure enjoyment - the way a wedding should be. This is why I'm such a hopeless romantic. And, this is why I photograph.
Stay tuned for PART THREE tomorrow featuring a steamy portrait session with the bride and groom in a family-owned junkyard. And, in case you missed it, you can see part one HERE.
Destination: Knoxville, TN.
Dress: Avail & Company
