Emily + Joe :: St. Louis Wedding Photography
I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. It’s a great city, and I’m still a hardcore Cardinals fan. When Emily called me and asked if I’d be willing to shoot her wedding, I was honored! You see, Emily is the little sister of one of my very best friends (and one of my groomsmen) David. Our families are incredibly close, and I imagine we would have been guests at the wedding had we not been the photographers.
The wedding was at the b-e-a-utiful Botanical Gardens on one of the most perfect spring days you could ask for. It was a late morning wedding (which was something new for us), with a lunch reception at the Randall Gallery. Emily has grown up into a beautiful woman, and Joe is a really lucky guy and has also gained a really wonderful set of in-laws!
It was nice to see old friends, and it was a pleasure having my sister help us out with some detail photos and my mom help us with coordinating. Thanks to both of you!
Erin + Deken :: Dayton Wedding Photography
Erin and Deken were married right here in sunny Dayton, Ohio. Beavercreek to be precise, which was wonderful because it’s only a few miles away. The weather was perfect, and it was so wonderful to drive 10 minutes and come home to our couch when the reception was over. Local weddings FTW!
The thing that struck us the most about their wedding was the incredible focus on God and his role in marriage. Deken and Erin each wrote their own vows, and the love and respect was tangible. They each spoke of their acute sense that God had brought them together for a reason. They are such a great couple, and we are so excited to see that they’ve put Christ at the center of this new marriage. We’re looking forward to seeing how God blesses them!
Missy + Jason :: Cincinnati Wedding Photography
Missy and Jason were married on April 24 at the Shaker Run Golf Club in Lebanon, Ohio. The week leading up to the wedding was a nail biter, they were calling for thunderstorms Friday evening and all day Saturday. We had planned on taking pictures before the ceremony, outside and around the beautiful golf course.
Lucky for us, we live in Ohio, where not only is the weather unpredictable, but the weathermen…well, they’re kinda terrible. The rain held off until after the ceremony started, and we were indoors the rest of the evening. It worked out brilliantly!
Congratulations to Missy and Jason!
Crystal + Nathan :: Videography
In December we had the honor of shooting Crystal & Nate’s wedding here in Dayton. During the planning, Crystal asked me if we had any suggestions for videographers. Since we didn’t know any at the time, we enlisted Facebook to help us find a good fit. A friend recommended that we check out Timeless Pictures, the company run by Brett and Drew Varvel.
This is the video they put together for Crystal and Nate. If you ask me, it’s just stunning.
For those of you planning your wedding, these guys are who you need to talk to if you want video. They were great to work with, extremely professional, and they push the limits of how “cinematic” a wedding video can be. We would love to have the opportunity to work with them again!
Nate+Crystal from Brett Varvel on Vimeo.
Lily + Joseph :: Dayton Engagement Photography
Some of you may remember back in November when we shot Stephanie & Eric’s engagement photos. Well Stephanie is good friends with Lily, and recommended that she check us out for her wedding photographers. We met up, and it was an instant connection. They scheduled their engagement shoot for just a few weeks later, and we headed to Wegerzyn Gardens just outside of downtown.
Lily and Joseph are a lot of fun, and we’re really looking forward to their wedding next April in Grand Rapids, Michigan!
This might be one of my favorite frames I’ve ever taken…
Amanda + Brett :: Dayton Engagement Photography
We didn’t know Amanda and Brett before this session, but since they’re from Cedarville, we instantly had something in common. We met up at the Clifton Gorge, a place Mindy and I spent a lot of time while we were in school. We had such a great time hiking through the Gorge, and strolling around the little town of Clifton. Who knew a place with maybe 10 houses in it would be such a photographer’s haven!
Check out the blog in September for their wedding!
