Mindy & Jason
| Posted by Becca on June 10th, 2010Every once in awhile I get to shoot weddings for people that I know well and love dearly. When I walked away from shooting Jason and Mindy’s wedding day, I was full of the sense that I just got to witness something deeply sacred. I have called Jason a friend for years, but on their wedding day, I got to spend the whole day with Mindy, and I fell in love with her. She is so amazingly beautiful through and through. She brings out a side of Jason that I have never seen before- the “in love side”!
Megan + Jacob | Engagement
| Posted by Tyler Wirken on June 9th, 2010I had a blast with these two a few weeks ago on a crazy nice day out in the country. Megan wanted a country theme as she was dying to wear her new boots. They are such a great couple and had so much fun running around in the tall grass with their two sweet dogs. Thanks for being such great subjects! I can not wait for their similarly themed wedding at the Red Barn in Weston in a few weeks!
Enjoy.
I found this great tree near where we were shooting that came with a newly built tree house!
I loved the sign the kids hung on it.
Parquita & Mike
| Posted by Becca on June 8th, 2010Parquita takes pictures very seriously- in a good way. She loves them. I kept kidding her during their session that I couldn’t believe that she thought that they would be difficult to photograph. They are seriously beautiful and trusted me and let me do my thing. It was really fun. Thanks guys.
Lisa & Jake Wedding
| Posted by Becca on June 3rd, 2010Being around Lisa and Jake makes me want to live life better. From my experience knowing them for a year, Lisa and Jake are two people who make life what they want it to be. They travel well, they have deep caring friendships, they give generously. Lisa is a ray of sunshine. I first talked with her over the phone when I was a brand new mom and very sleep deprived. She so gracious with me in that early absentmindedness and continues to treat me as an honored friend rather than a wedding vendor. I met Jake the week of the wedding, but immediately he impressed me. He is surrounded by lifetime friends, and he even started an annual golf tournament to raise money for families battling cancer and the fundraiser has become a really well known annual event.
Here is a taste Lisa and Jake, more coming your way by the end of the day!
Marlys & Matt| Engagement
| Posted by Tyler Wirken on June 2nd, 2010Such a fun couple and we had a great time on this session. Really looking forward to their wedding coming up in July. Did a little in studio and outside as well, for this one.
Tyler + Becky | Wedding
| Posted by Tyler Wirken on May 27th, 2010I love the little things that happen at a wedding. The tiny little moments that can so easily get overlooked. Funny thing is I am not always talking about something visual. It can simply be a small gesture that gives you insight as to how two people are. It can change the mood of a day with a simple split second moment. See, when I got to Harrah’s Casino hotel on that day Becky was a bit nervous as she should be on a big day like this. There we were just hanging out as she was getting her makeup done, bridesmaids were eating some sandwiches - you know typical wedding prep stuff. One of her girls needed to leave the room to get something and returned with one of those wonderful little moments I mentioned earlier. She happened to run into Tyler in the elevator. Upon her return to the room where Becky was getting ready she was quick to tell her story. Tyler and her shared a short elevator ride as he was on his way to his room to get ready for the ceremony and asked how Becky was. As the elevator door was just about closed he leaned over and yelled- “Tell her I love her”! Becky changed a bit after hearing that little story. It’s always the small things that matter.
She is a nurse, he’s a cop. Individually they spend their lives helping people, but on their wedding day they were surrounded by all of their people there to help them. It was a wonderful day and it was wonderful to witness such great friendships like the ones that these two posses. Thanks for letting us be a part of it.
Some details-
Ceremony- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Reception- Harrah’s hotel and Casino
The images:
Megan & John Wedding
| Posted by Becca on May 25th, 2010Earlier this season, I shared a bit about Megan and John’s story through their engagement session. I still just feel so much appreciation for their love when I think back to that first meeting we had and John teared up when Megan told how he proposed. The soft side is unexpected in an athletic, successful business man such as John. Both Megan and John are surprisingly well rounded. Intelligent and successful in their careers, yet casual, laid back and unpretentious. Easy going, yet exceptionally focused on the things that matter.
The wedding day had a few surprises, one of them being the last minute change of the reception from the outside terrace to the indoor ballroom because of the stormy weather. I never heard one complaint from them. Megan was one of the most relaxed brides I can remember, always focused on people. I have just loved getting to know you guys. Thank you so much for being so wonderful to work with.
Lana and Ryan
| Posted by Becca on May 20th, 2010Lana and Ryan are easy to be around, so kind and loving with each other, and I am inspired by all that they are about. We tromped around their River Market neighborhood at some of their favorite spots. I feel privileged to be a part of their upcoming wedding!
gotta give props to Brandon Parigo for this next angle- he saw it first
Ocho de Mayo
| Posted by Becca on May 19th, 2010More fun the week of Cinco de Mayo….we hosted a party with our friends the Clouds. I’ll start off with a picture that my good friend Kelly Jackson took. It was so cold outside that night that the mariachis had to take the show into the living room to protect their stringed instruments. Everyone was hanging out in the kitchen as people do, and a few friends and I were enjoying a solo performance from these great guys, when Mark came and asked me to dance. He made me very happy…
Debra & Andrew | Wedding
| Posted by Tyler Wirken on May 18th, 2010Rain is good luck on a wedding day…or so “they” say. If that is the case then Debra and Andrew have nothing to worry about for a long, long time!
This was my first wedding back after a long break. It was really great getting back into it with this couple. Although I have not had a lot of face to face time with Debra and Andrew since they live out of town, they were so easy to be with and blend into their day with. Any other couple would have let the rain get them down, or stress them out…but not these guys. They rolled with it really well and when we had to move our portraits indoors as well as the time between the wedding and reception they just made the best of it, along with their family and friends. Enjoy a few from their day.
Church: St. Johns United Methodist
Reception: Club 1000
Getting ready:
