Aaron & Jamie Engagement
| Posted by Pam on September 17th, 2008We’re singing in the rain! What troopers these guys were. With their November 2008 wedding fast approaching, they were not going to let a little rain stand in their way for some great engagement shots with Tyler. Enjoy!
Emily and Grant Wedding | August 9th, 2008
| Posted by Becca on September 16th, 2008- Ceremony: Country Club Christian Church
- Reception: The Hilton President Ballroom
When I first met with Emily and her mom their excitement for this wedding was contagious. The dress, the elegant party in the President Ballroom- all of it was an expression of their excitement for this marriage and their intense love for their daughter. The wedding day did not fail to continue this authentic feeling of love and celebration.
I have adopted a sentiment once shared with me by Amy Deputy, Washington D.C. based wedding photojournalist. She urged us as a group of wedding photographers to realize the privilege that we have to cover weddings- that weddings are a place where all of a person’s most beloved ones are gathered together into one space for a day.
There are weddings where the intensity of these collected relationships is readily apparent. This was one of those weddings. From Emily’s quiet tears shared with her dad right before walking down the aisle, to Grant’s incredible words to Emily during the toasts, there were many moments that I was honored to be there as a witness. Thank you guys for letting me in.
When I arrived at the hotel, the guys and girls were down the hall from one another passing notes on some prenuptial agreements. Here the guys make some amendments…
Hannah + Tyler | Wedding
| Posted by Tyler Wirken on September 15th, 2008
I have been looking forward to this wedding for a while now. When Hannah and her mom came to meet with me well over a year ago we immediately hit it off. They were full of so much joy and energy. I knew this one was going to be good.
They come from a HUGE Italian family and assured me this wedding would be crazy from the massive amounts of homemade cookies to the party. They were correct.
We had a fantastic time.
The details.
- Ceremony and Reception: The Hawthorn House
- Flowers: Blue Bouquet
The images are below. Enjoy.
Hannah (right) starting the party early with a toast.
Welcome Hudson
| Posted by Pam on September 15th, 2008This little guy had a hard time staying awake while Tyler shot him…but I think it made for some even better images. Enjoy!
Hello Noah, Hello Mia
| Posted by Becca on September 11th, 2008
Annika and Jaden
| Posted by Becca on September 10th, 2008little darlings. aren’t they awesome?
Tara’s bump
| Posted by Becca on September 10th, 2008
Sarah & Matt Wedding
| Posted by Becca on September 7th, 2008- Date: 08.02.08
- Ceremony: St. John’s United Methodist
- Reception: Club 1000
Sarah and Matt have been sunshine to me this year! That’s how I think about them- like bright rays of light. You will see it in these wedding pictures. They are both unabashedly expressive, sweetly affectionate with each other, and fast friends with people around them.
One of my favorite times of the day was when one of Sarah’s bridesmaids sat her down and handed her a letter that Matt had written for her to read that day. The breadth of expression was so wide that I could have filled the whole blog with that series of moments- tears, laughter, gratitude- but I chose one to share with you along with the reactions of her sweet friends…
…There is more! See the rest of this post
Paige + Angelo | Wedding | Ambergris Caye, Belize
| Posted by Tyler Wirken on September 5th, 2008I am getting very used to Belize nowadays. How could I not? Island life is the way to go. We can all learn a bit how those wonderful folks down there live. Ever heard of island time? Everything happens when it happens. You just gotta roll with it. I like the way they think down there. Things are slower. Less stressful. Oh, and quite beautiful if you ask me. This was my fifth time there to document weddings and I just never get tired of stepping off that plane and taking my first deep breath of sea air.
As our hero Jimmy Buffett says- “It’s a medicine no doctor can prescribe”.
I am pretty sure all of those things went into consideration when Paige and Angelo decided to get married there. Boy I am sure glad they did, and more importantly glad they asked me come along and document it. We had a blast. My good friend Janine out of Omaha and her husband got to get their first stamp in their passports and came along to help out for a few days.
Paige and Angelo are such incredibly nice, caring, and thoughtful people. I had to tell Paige at one point to stop apologizing to me and just do her thing. Such great hospitality that the couple and their family and friends extending to us. It is so much fun to do small weddings like this when we are there for a few days with everyone as we get to really know all the guests and just feel like a part of the family. A few of Paige’s family members had never been to Belize and possibly out of the country;I really enjoyed watching them experience every minute of this joyous occasion and experience.
Thanks for letting us be a part of it!
The info:
Wedding and reception- The Victoria House- Ambergris Caye, Belize
The images:
Paige and Angelo on the very windy boat ride up the coast to the Rojo Lounge for a wonderful rehearsal dinner.
Said boat.
Katie + Geoff | Wedding
| Posted by Tyler Wirken on September 2nd, 2008One of my favorite sayings in business is- “you never know where your next job will come from”. So, basically just treat everyone with the same respect, kindness, and customer service no matter how big or small the job is. This rang true for me on this wedding. I had done some portraits for my eye doctor who in turn recommended me to his sister Katie and the rest of this beautiful relationship is history!
I so enjoyed every minute of documenting Katie and Geoff’s wedding. They have such strong family ties and are surrounded by amazingly loving and loyal people. So wonderful to be a witness to all of that connection.
These two were a joy to work with. So easy going and laid back and just plain comfortable in front of the camera. Katie used to model for a local wedding magazine and it showed. She knew the game!
The info:
Ceremony- Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Reception- Clubhouse on Baltimore
Band- Neon Blue
The images:
Working with reflections of varying types. Katie getting excited checking out her make-up in the mirror, and Geoff getting a straight razor shave in the River Market.
Wonderful moment when Katie’s mom put the finishing touch of the veil on.
