what sparked it all

The request to be the candid photographer for this wedding was the spark that lit my fledgling family photography business. It started the whirlwind that has taken my world and turned it upside down into a dream come true! Why am I so surprised that God would actually answer the the desire of my heart for creative work from home? I’ve only been asking for YEARS.  I’m still pinching myself …

What a gift this wedding was in so many ways. From being floored and honored at the request, to giving me the courage to step out into professional family photography, to shooting the wedding … I’m so pleased with the results! I could actually DO this! This thing that I have only admired from a pew. Walking around with a camera in my hand being called “the photographer.” It’s so surreal. Am I dreaming? Someone please wake me up. Though I don’t know that I would ever want the responsibility of being THE wedding photographer … the 2nd photographer I could do! Here’s Charli & Matt’s story in pictures … {and to think this is just a peek!!}

The girls got ready …

The boys got ready … {that’s Matt in the middle}

And the day began with lots and lots and lots of pictures!!! This was the fun part. Everyone was so beautiful. Charli hired a professional photographer who does weddings for a living so for the rest of the day, my goal was to stay out of his way and capture the stuff he didn’t or get it from a different perspective. So, my hope is that most of these will not fall into the “traditional” category.

Charli’s mom had a friend at the Pickwick theater so they were able to get shots inside! This place is historic – very cool.

Then outside for some location shots … the boys were quite silly … and the girls, quite cold!

These ally and stair pics are some of my favorites!

LOVE this.

Don’t you adore her shoes? I love her tattoo too.

Then back inside to de-thaw and wait for the ceremony to start …

Finally the long awaited hour arrives …

I love that she’s totally checking out her new ring during the prayer!! Nice catch if I might say so. Funny.

Finally … the getaway … wait ’till you see the getaway car … sooo sooo cool.

Doesn’t she look like Cinderella in her coach with her prince? They are a very handsome couple.

Off to start their new lives together …

 What a great day. It was a beautiful wedding, the start of a new chapter for Charli and Matt and the beginning of a new chapter for me too! Charli, thank you so much for this opportunity! It will forever be the event that sparked everything! I hope you love your pictures … being part of your day in this way was such a pleasure.