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I remember when Megan was just a kid, and I'd see her around at neighborhood and school events. This weekend, escorted by her father, a very grown up Megan walked down the aisle and into John's arms. It was an honor to be there to capture the beginning of their new adventure. Much love!
I first met Chelsea years ago when I had the honor of creating her senior portraits, and to hear that she was planning a wedding made me feel as excited as it did old! (Where has the time gone anyway?) Mother nature smiled on us last Friday as we captured these portraits in the gorgeous light of the setting sun...
A frame and two adorable flower girls are like frosting on the cake, making any image that much sweeter...
Chelsea nailed the schedule for the day, and we reaped the benefits with this light...
The kids! So sweet, so helpful, so eager to be part of the fun...
Congratulations ladies... I'm so thrilled to be part of your day!
Few things remind you how much you love doing what you do, like taking some time off. I made the decision to keep the fall/winter months of 2013 to myself, and it has recharged my batteries—big time. Now that 2014 is upon us, I can't wait to dive into another great season spent documenting ceremonies of love and the beginnings of new families. In celebration of that, here's a look back at some of my favorite wedding photo moments (in random order) from 2013.
xoxo
About a year ago I decided to cut off my 2013 wedding season at the end of August so I could focus on a few other projects and enjoy some family time—and I couldn't have asked for a more fun way to wrap up the year! Congrats to Preston, KJ, & both their families... it was truly an honor!
Every wedding I have the opportunity to photograph reminds me how magical it all is. I remember when I was a kid, I thought that my parents just sort of always existed together as a package deal. Like, they arrived on Earth together for the soul purpose of being our mom and dad. Oddly enough, I can pinpoint the precise moment when it dawned on me that they actually, at one point, had totally separate lives, which they chose to join together in order to become what is now our family. Like I said, pure magic.
Here's to the beginning of a new family—congrats to Jaime & James!
Another gorgeous day for a Nebraska Wedding! Ted & Nicole were in from the east coast to tie the knot before heading off to a sun drenched beach for their honeymoon. These are a few quick faves from their day. :)
Emir and I had the honor of photographing Jared's brother's wedding four years ago in Denver, and we always hoped that when the time was right, we'd be invited back to capture another historic Bakewell celebration. This time, the scene took place in Omaha, but the atmosphere was just as festive. Jared and Leigh and both their families have a special connection that makes it easy to see why they're all so close. We were honored to be part of their magic for another day. :)
This was when Jared saw Leigh for the first time and exclaimed, "A perfect 10!"
Both the ceremony and reception took place at the Scoular Ballroom where this black and white striped runner set the scene.
During cocktail hour we snuck away for a few more couple portraits...
After years as a bartender, Jared knew exactly how to put together the perfect signature cocktail.
Rather than a sit down dinner, guests were treated to a variety of food stations including a couple that were devoted to fries and mac-and-cheese! Needless to say, it was a huge hit!
Congrats to you all! xoxoxo
Some couples do a "first look." Megan and Joe did what I'm referring to as a "first tease." They didn't want to see each other before the ceremony, but they did want photos together, just separated somehow so they couldn't see each other while reading the cards they wrote for each other. Positioned on either side of a tree, we pulled it off. How sweet it was! :)
I love the look on Joe's face here—he was all smiles all day long!
After the ceremony, we were able to photograph the two of them together... no tree. :)
Congrats to you all! xoxoxo
Steph and Dan finally did it—they're MARRIED!!!!! Emir and I were honored to capture the day for them and had a ball working with their families. Steph did an incredible job with her reception details (note: scroll down to check out the amazing impact of all the string lights she dreamed up for the Lodge at Wilderness Ridge!). Congrats you two—enjoy those Smokey Mountains!!
Meisha definitely had a vision in mind when it came to her and Nate's big day, and from what I can tell, she pull it off flawlessly—even down to the cooperation of mother nature. Nicely done! PS: For anyone looking to hire a great Nebraska based wedding coordinator, Carrie Dayton is amazing!
Khara Plicanic. Instructor, Photographer, Designer, Advocate. Here you'll find tools, inspiration, and empowerment to help you on your own creative journey.
