As promised, more images from Vanessa and Matt’s wedding…

You know me and my affinity for bold, saturated colors. :)  The strong geometric pattern combined with the blues and golds really appeal to me in this image.

Can I just say that the moment just before the kiss is even better than the kiss itself?  It gives a sense of anticipation to the image.  This moment looks like it belongs in a timeless romantic movie.  (Wistful sigh…) This was captured exactly as it happened, at the perfect moment, without guidance from me.  But here’s a little tip for brides-and-grooms-to-be: when the time comes for your own photos, once in a while try lingering just barely apart for a few seconds before your lips make contact, and see if it adds a sense of anticipation and movie romance to your images.

You know what else I love besides saturated colors?  Peeling paint.  That’s right, I said peeling paint.  I love the contrast of beautiful people juxtaposed to a grungy scene like this.  Peeling paint, old wood, rusty metal, you name it.  If we are on a photo shoot and come across something like this, be prepared to hear a squeal of delight from me!

Two grungy backdrops in one day?  And this one in rich purple?  I was in heaven.

I used a little cross-processing to give this one a different feel.  What do you think?

Vanessa chose some amazing details;  I love, love her stylish feathered hair piece–so chic!

I won’t tell you what lengths I went to in order to get this shot, but I will say that it was totally worth it.

And finally a moment alone at the bar…

Vanessa and Matt, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your day.  I wish you both many years of happiness and love!