It's about time ;) | Lindsay & Michael Finally Tie The Knot - Rustic Louisiana Wedding
When you meet the man of your dreams, you think it'll be like all the little fairy tales you see in the movies - meet, fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after... But Michael had a different plan ;) Cause you know, he's Michael and doesn't like to do things like anyone else, lol. Being from a small town, if you don't know know someone, you at least have heard about them. I knew they had been together for forever, but didn't know all the details.
When we met up for their engagements, I asked my typical - how long have you been together, how'd you meet, yada yada. This is where it got good... If you know Lindsay, you know the attitude that came over her when she told me this story - They had been together for two years when they went on a trip to celebrate in June (remember that month... JUNE). He had a ring. She wasn't stupid. They loved each other, it was gonna happen, what's he waiting on? CHRISTMAS... he waited until CHRISTMAS! Cause he's that funny LOL. Let me tell you something even better! He waited till Christmas NIGHT LOL!! Made that goofy girl wait all day!! That right there, totally sums up their relationship - the funny, hard headed, we will be giving each other a hard time for the rest of our lives, but I can't wait to spend it with you, kinda relationship :)
The First Look | Nothing gives me more joy than to give the Bride & Groom a few moments to just enjoy each other and let all the nervous energy of the day wash away!
One of my favorite reasons to have a second shooter is so I can spend every minute with the Bride leading up to the ceremony. Sometimes, a moment with dad is just as important to calm those nerves as seeing your groom :)
Couldn't have asked for a better venue than The Dixie Gin for such a beautiful rustic wedding!
"Ordinary, no. Really don't think so.
Just a precious few, ever make it last,
Get as lucky as me and you." - Me & You, K. Chesney
Livin' On Love | Keith & Brandy's Small Country Wedding
One thing I struggle with as a wedding photographer is tears ;) As a hopeless romantic, I've always been a lover of weddings... So, when I decided to start photographing them, I was pumped! Little did I know that even the gap of not being personally close to either the bride or groom would keep me from being emotionally touched by their public profession of love for one another. Apparently a struggle of a hopeless romantic wedding photographer is making sure you your camera stays focused on the bride and groom when your eyes glass over ;) LOL!! Want to make it worse? How about being asked to capture the day your best friends start something they've been waiting all their lives for? Personal Note: wear a dress with pockets so you can have your tissues handy!!
Thankfully, we are all silly and keep things light, no matter what! This is one of my favorite - before they got ready, they signed their marriage license with our preacher, Bro. Phillip Casper (who is also very silly and struggles with being serious like the rest of us), and had me rolling cause they didn't want to change. They said, "This is us." They're right ;)
With Brandy all beautimous, we decided to do a first look. Even though it was just going to be family, there's something about having a few moments for just you two.
I love the excitement on her face!
We took advantage of Mr Bill's recent handiwork and grabbed a few shots under his arbor. Nothing more Louisiana in October than cotton :)
How much more perfect can it get than a screened-in front porch for Brandy and all the girls to hang out in until time to shine?
Backstory - on a typical night of hanging out, we got to skimming through some songs to decide how the procession would go, and when "Rockin' Years" came on, Keith said that was it... he was meeting her halfway, what more could you ask for? Swoon!!!
Family is not an important thing. It's everything. - Michael J. Fox
"You're one of those people that make my life better just by being in it."
There's nothing like being able to witness some of your best friends join together and create a family. Here's to many years of happiness, laughter and tons of memories! Love you two!
"And if you'll hold me tight when you love me, that's all I'll ask of you.
And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years."
Fall Fun <3 | Oh, to be a kid again!
A great way to look at the new year - Breathe, strive your hardest not to stress, and have fun! Fall back in the pile of leaves and be silly!
Sometimes I don't believe this is my job - I seriously got to play in leaves with a group of kiddos that I would call my own I love em so much! They're growing up waayyy to fast!
Take after these sillies - run, be free, play in the leaves!! Here's to a new year of silliness ;)