Best of 2013 // Wedding Moments

Photojournalism. It's a word that gets thrown around so much these days, and many people have a hard time really explaining what it is, or even why they like it. Couples come in to our office all the time saying, "Oh, we love your work, it's just so…." and they can't figure out that next word. Sometimes it's "natural." Other times it's "real." Every now and then it's "good." But at the end of the day, it's our ability to tell a story as it happens that people are really drawn to. It's the moments, the little details, the interactions between family members, and the tear in a groom's eye as his bride walks down the aisle that really matter most. We absolutely LOVE our portrait time on a wedding day (which you'll see in part three of our Best of series), but the little moments are what really make each wedding unique, and what really make each memory special.

Enjoy some of our favorite moments from 2013.

Bride and Groom Share an Intimate Moment After the Ceremony Tilt-shift Birch House Wedding Hawaiian Beach Outdoor Wedding Photographer Faust Park Saint Louis Rustic Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Cincinnati Bridal PortraitBirch House Rustic Wedding Dress Freelensing Hawaii Makeup Wedding Preparations Creative Wedding Photos St. Louis Colorful Dayton Wedding Bridal Party Pinecroft at Crosley Estate Cincinnati Wedding Ceremony Krippendorf Lodge Outdoor Ceremony Denison University Candid Photojournalism Bride Preparations Greek Wedding Krippendorf Lodge Wedding Dress Cincinnati Heritage Center Wedding Ceremony Hawaii Jimmy Choo Wedding Denison University Pink Vera Wang Wedding Dress Pinecroft Wedding Bride Mexico Destination Wedding Photographer Groom Crying Ceremony Cincinnati French House Wedding Faust Park Foot Washing Ceremony Donkey carrying cerveza Barn Wedding Reception Freaking gorgeous wedding flowers Naked Cake Barn Wedding Air Force Party Sleeves Wedding Reception Rustic Wedding Flowers Downtown Wedding Party Giant Numbers Dayton Art Institute Wedding Birch House Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Dayton Art Institute Creative Flower Wedding Hawaiian Outdoor Wedding Reception Dayton Art Institute Wedding Cincinnati Heritage Center Wedding Japanese Lantern

 

 

 

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Emily + Michael // Washington Memorial Chapel // Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Yep, another destination wedding. We have had such a great time traveling this year, seeing new places, and experiencing cities we've never seen. Emily + Michael live a few blocks from us in Dayton, but Emily is from the Philadelphia area. They got married at the historic Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge, just a quick drive outside of Philly. The weather was absolutely amazing, and these two just ooze love for each other. It's so easy to photograph a couple that shows affection like these two. Of course, a trip to Philly means we were finally able to try a real cheesesteak. We're happy to give your our opinion (and it might surprise you) if you're interested.

Also, this post is a little out of order, but Mike is a captain in the Air Force, and he's being deployed this week. The military influence on this wedding is evident. Servicemen have a bond that's deep, and service to our country is something that Mindy and I have a huge respect for, especially having a dad who was a Marine and a brother in the Army. At the reception all of the people who have served in the military were asked to stand, and more than half of the room was on their feet, the other half clapping and crying (including us!).

Michael, we're proud to call you a friend, and we can't wait to welcome you back home. Serve well.

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