jeremy + alexandra // wed

A lovely seaside celebration I had the pleasure of being a part of last year. Alexandra and Jeremy were truly such a wonderful couple. For me, it's so important to connect with the couples I shoot with on a personal level. The last thing I want is to simply be another vendor. Thankfully there was nothing of the sort to worry about with these two. It was a gorgeous day celebrated with their closest friends and family. Myself and my second shooter were welcomed in amongst them. It was such a well done affair. Incredibly classy but far from stuffy. They were married in a historic church in Alex's hometown, we then galavanted a bit in the dunes, and headed over to a wonderful reception that felt as if someone simply opened up their home to you for the most incredible dinner party you've ever been to. I absolutely loved being a part of their day and hope to have many more like it.

lynnea + joey // engaged

So excited for this coming weekend! I'm back on the West Coast for about a week which includes seeing some amazing friends in the Bay area and then the great celebration of this lovely miss and her handsome man tying the knot this weekend. What started out as resident advisor and resident relationship turned into a great friendship with one of the funnest girls I know. She also has one of the best laughs known to mankind...seriously. We now affectionately call each other Snugs which tells you a bit about our comradery. Joey is an amazing guy as well...love it when two 'amazings' end up together :) It was so fun to see them start dating and make their way towards this point. Congrats to Snugs and Joey...can't wait for Saturday!

NYC // one-year-versary

View from the top of our building with my phone - thaz right ;)

melissa + randon // wed

Hawaii's on my mind. I just got back from my first trip to the islands and am already trying to figure out when I can return. The sooner, the better. There's a reason (or a million) why people flock there for a little R&R. Melissa and Randon (see the gorgeous couple below) met and were wed in CA but moved to Hawaii, where Randon's from, shortly after. These two are some of the nicest around. I wasn't able to see them during my short time there but next time an Aloha is definitely in order. Here are just a couple favorites from their beautiful wedding that I never had a chance to blog during the last crazy wedding season.

jenny + chad // engaged: on the lake

The second half of our trip included a great litt'le sunrise on the docks with some pancakes that made it seem like Jenny could have a career in food styling in her lifetime. We literally had the vinyl going with some Bon Iver around 6 'something' am out on the dock...and while it was early, it was beyond glorious. The still, glassy lake reflected all that surrounded it and echoed the beauty of the tall trees and rolling hills within its own image. Is it just me or do you always forget how incredible and just 'worth it' it is to wake up to enjoy the sunrise until you actually do it? I'm telling you all...do it. It's so worth it. I see sunsets all the time, but the quiet and stillness of the morning is a most lovely thing to savor.

The rest of our day included a little boat ride to a cove where Chad fished for a bit, some rock skipping, and a little hike to the best viewpoint ever...complete with fallen tree chair. I told you these two were a good time.