Samantha & James - A Wedding Day Peek

If we’re lucky someone will walk into our life and touch our heart in the most profound way, enriching our everyday with their presence.  Samantha and James were lucky. You can see it in their smiles and the way in which they love.  Affection and laughter are the greatest combination and these two love in a way that would inspire any writer or poet. 

I remember instantly liking them as we met over coffee to discuss the possibility of working together for their wedding.  There was this charm and laid-back sense of centeredness to them that I totally resonated with, and I was beyond excited when they booked me immediately after our coffee date in the parking lot.   I knew these two were something special, and I wanted to be a part of it.

Their wedding was timeless.  Samantha and James looked like they stepped right out of the pages of history - you could almost imagine streets lined with Packards while the faint sounds of Moonlight Serenade by the Glen Miller Orchestra played somewhere off in the distance.

Samantha and James, I want you both to know how incredibly honored I was that choose me. You guys are something special – you’re both incredibly kind with wonderfully rich hearts and being able to share in your wedding was amazing.  I was honored to be your photographer and I’m even more proud to call you friends.  Congratulations and may love and laughter brighten all your days.

DJ: Rock the Hose

Reception: The Bertram Inn

Samantha & James - A Few Wedding Day Favorites

The Power of Belief

So, this is not wedding related - nor did I have hand in this video, but it totally reinforces my belief that we will always set our own limitations. Nothing is impossible if you're willing to put everything you have into it. 

Inspiration

"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." We always try to hit the road before wedding season starts - it's such a great way to get inspired! So happy we were able to share our of love of the road and mountains with our little one for the first time! 

The Mantilla Company - A Fashion Shoot

The giant space was empty.  My footsteps echoed on the old worn and paint stained floors while the distant strains of music rang out from the back of the cavernous room.  I have had the privilege
of working with Gloria of the Mantilla Company a few times over the last few years.  Amber and I had met her quite by chance while attending the Boutique Bridal Bazaar about four years ago.  The three of us hit it off immediately and have kept in touch over the years meeting up for regularly for coffee dates and sharing ideas for shoots.

When she reached out asking if I'd photograph her newest collection of veils, I was beyond excited!  There is something so unbelievably romantic about these hand-made Spanish lace veils and when she described what her concept for the shoot was, I was hooked. I've always love the look of fine art fashion portraiture (which Amber finds horribly ironic given that I'm most at home playing in the mountains...)

We met up about a week ago at the Lake Affect Studio's main ballroom, scouted a few options for our location and quickly got everything set up while we waited for the model to arrive.  Sunlight was streaming through the old industrial windows but it was casting odd shadows on the floor and so I opted to use studio lights.  If you've never been on a fashion shoot, there is something electric in the air - the anticipation and the collective energy on set is something that I truly love! Each person brings with them their own unique perspective and skill-set and you all work together for the final product.  It's seriously a blast!

Here are few of my favorite photos from the shoot :D

Veils: The Mantilla Company

Location: Lake Affect Studio

Model: Felicity White

Shot with: Canon 5d mark III, Dynalite Baja B4 and Profoto Modifiers