weddings 
natasha’s dad gave james and each of his groomsmen a pendant of pounamu {greenstone}. in the maori culture it’s considered a treasure, and its prestige increases as it’s passed from one generation to another… thank you wikipedia!
natasha and james’ della terra wedding was perfect from beginning to end! maybe it was because they’re new zealanders – i’m not quite sure – but they were two of the most laid back people i’ve ever had the pleasure to photograph, and their family and friends were the same way! i couldn’t have asked for a better wedding start off my 2013 wedding season! cheers to a lovely couple and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness!
natasha and james’ della terra wedding was the perfect start to my wedding season, and i’m looking forward to sharing lots more soon!
i can’t really begin to describe what it was like to photograph my little brother’s wedding, except that it was a huge honor. although he’s a 28 year old man, he’ll always be my little brother {the one i remember having secret, violent, karate fights with in the bonus room, while mom and dad were napping}. at some point when i wasn’t paying attention, he grew up.
welcome to our crazy family, jessica! it’s not often that i get emotional at weddings anymore. they’re still such a blessing to attend and photograph, but i’ve learned to stay professional and keep emotions to myself. i happily wasn’t able to do that at your wedding. when i first saw justin getting ready with his groomsmen, the emotion actually crept up on me when i wasn’t expecting it { i think even david was surprised}. and then when you and justin were exchanging your vows, my eyes welled again. i prayed that justin would find someone who loves Jesus and love him, and he’s found that in you.
my best friend jenny says, marriage is for sanctification, not happiness. there will be times you both disappoint one another, but never hold back an “i’m sorry” or “i forgive you”. with Christ as the head of your household, i know you’ll find much joy in your lifetime together.
i love you both!
special thanks to my good friend and fantastic film photographer, neal carpenter of inward studio! he helped me photograph jessica and justin’s wedding, and he pushed me to shoot lots of film, too!
megan and jared couldn’t have wished for a lovelier day! it all began when david scouted the perfect first look location in ketner open space park, and for an hour i almost felt like i was back in georgia amongst the pines! then i was amazed by the quaint church where megan and jared said their vows. jared definitely got a few laughs as he took time to pop a tic-tac before the first kiss {so cute}! then it was just a two minute walk to noah’s event center, which was the perfect reception location. everyone danced into the night, and i knew it was about time for the sparkler leave when jared couldn’t hide a yawn {or ten}!
megan and jared – best wishes for a long lifetime of happiness together! thank you for choosing me to be a part of your wedding day!
wedding venue – rocky mountain presbyterian church
reception venue – noah’s event center
catering – continental divine
florals – flowers forever design {courtney cochetas}
