Jeff and Jen: Married!

I’m nervous.  I’ve been looking forward to this as my biggest day ever, as a photographer.

My first wedding.  I’m shooting a couple I have come to admire and respect so much.  They were both helping others when they met.  … that’s a steady part of  their lives, before meeting each other.

Jeff, it’s rare that I meet someone who makes such a strong 1st impression as you.  As articulate as you are, that strong impression comes more from your calm self assurance, the small things you do for others – and some kind of non-verbal mojo that says “trust me”.  If I could point to someone as a poster child for how to connect with others – how to be sincere, authentic, caring and interested in others – and to enjoy yourself along the way – that poster child would be you Jen!

In a gathering rich with open, kind hearted and talented people, there was genuine celebration and joy that these two remarkable people have found each other.  I hope I have captured some of that.

Jen, her father and sisters all performed at the ceremony.  I loved it!

Fantastic 1st dance!

Jeff broke into spontaneous Ukranian Cossack dancing – this was the real deal!

A video showing a selection from the wedding:



I had a great deal of help from fellow photographer Heather Guy, who joined me on this wedding. Heather saved me on several occasions with timely reminders about what I needed to do next! When she wasn’t running my lighting and lugging heavy gear, she had a few moments to fit in some second shooting duties. Here are a few from her: (Thank you Heather!!)

Heather shooting in our ghetto-fabulous studio on wheels –> she had her butt perched on the dashboard and seriously contorted her body to get these shots. Fantastic!! :

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10 comments

Barb Foster-Jordan - *GASP!* You were clearly part of a VERY special and beautiful experience and you’ve captured some amazing moments — everyone who looks at these photos will feel like they’re also there. What a combo — Jen & Jeff, gorgeous location and phenomenal photography — what fantastic memories were made on this day! Congrats to the newly-weds, their family/friends and to you, Jay, on your successful inaugural wedding shoot!! AWESOME!!!

Laurie - Wow Jay….these are terrific! They actually brought a tear to my eyes, and I don’t even know this couple!

Jackie MacRae – Behold Photographics - You did a WONDERFUL job. These wedding photos are fantastic!

Laurie Hollinger - Jay These are beautiful pictures I especially love the one of the shoes… they are all amazing Excellent job

Gail Kenney – NightinGail Photography - Absolutely stunning as usual, Jay. And I hope you didn’t work Heather too hard!

Plano Senior Pictures - Beautiful work for this wedding! You captured so much of the spirit and life of the bride, groom, and guests! Love the dancing and singing photos the best!

Shannon

Memphis Portrait Photographer - Jay, you ROCKED this wedding. You have a career as a wedding photographer ahead of you with this quality of work! LOVE THEM ALL!

Ottawa Baby Photographer - Great wedding images – very nice – the bride and groom will love them !

Dawn Schubert Photography, Livermore, CA - Great job capturing a beautiful day.

Blumen und Pflanzen - Good job! Stunning pictures of a great wedding!

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