Meet Mr. & Mrs. Bennett

Here, finally, are some pictures from when my friend Staci got married in August in Iowa. It was a beautiful (albeit sweltering, temps were definitely three digits) outdoor ceremony and a lovely indoor reception at her parents' place in the country. I had a lot of fun shooting these two crazy kids, having fun especially with my film cameras - Holga, Minolta Autocord, Pentax K1000 and even a Lomo fisheye.



Ode to Grant Wood


From the pseudo engagement photos, taken the day before the wedding.


Cute!


Hangin' out, gettin' ready, bein' shmoopy.


BRIDEZILLA!


Just before the ceremony.


New suit.


Married smooch.


"And they lived happily ever after."

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Continuing along with summer wedding posts, here are pictures from when my friends Emily and Austin got married in August. Though they live in NYC now, they tied the knot in our home state of Iowa and were kind enough to schedule their wedding on a day that let those of us in town for the wedding also hit up the Iowa State Fair. (And if you're from Iowa, you know how big of a deal the fair is.)

I've known both of these kids since middle school--14 years total--and actually knew them both independently before they started dating at the end of our senior year. Again, it was so cool to reconnect with our high school crew and to see a couple so happy and in love. The reception was amazing and I was too busy dancing and laughing to take many pictures, though I think the shot of their first dance together is my favorite.


The ceremony.


Picture time!


I really loved those ties.

Such simple elegance - the whole wedding was gorgeous.

I think this sums them up pretty well.


This picture always makes me laugh.


Aw...

Meet Mr. & Mrs. McLeod

I'm sorry for neglecting the blawg, dear readers. I found a bunch of photos from the summer that I forgot to post, so during this Thanksgiving break, I'll be putting up some catch-up posts for you to enjoy with your turkey.

So, I'm reaching that age where my friends are starting to get hitched, which means I can actually attend a wedding, rather than just photograph it (Don't get me wrong, though. I actually LOVE photographing weddings! Hire me for yours!)

The first couple whose nuptials I witnessed this summer (was invited to five, made it to three) are Chris and Alex, who I know through our time served at BU's Daily Free Press. It was great to see them and to see some friendly faces from the newsroom. I got to go to the rehearsal dinner and actually chat with them a bit and then had a great time the next day at the DFP/BU table. Chris and Alex have been one of the greatest, kindest, most inspiring couples I've had the fortune of knowing and I was honored to get to share in their big day at their elegant wedding.


A quiet moment at the rehearsal dinner.


Such a lovely bride! (And such an elegant wedding!)


Hitched!


First dance.


The groom and his mother break it down.


Basically, this is how our table was for the entire reception.