Conner & Courtney part 2

 

This is such a humbling and incredible experience to be a small part of Conner & Courtney's special day.  They are an amazing couple and I hope to photograph them again!  I posted the temple phone photos here, and part 1 here.

The photos above were taken by Grant, Courtney's brother on his camera (as well as the last two).  The rest of the photos were taken by me on Grant's camera.  Part 1 photos were all by me on my camera.  I left my camera battery on charge at home for the temple pictures.  Learned that lesson the hard way. ;)

^ ^ Coolest family.  Seriously, the Ellsworth are some of my favorite people. ^ ^

^ ^ Taylor family also really cool. ^ ^

It looked like they had a wonderful ring exchange.  They have so may family and friends rooting for them.  Such an exciting day and a charming couple.  

Courtney & Conner part 1

 

I shared about Conner & Courtney the other day and here are a few photos from the Ellsworth backyard.  

These were some of my favorite to edit.  Think they''ll love looking back at these close ups.

Such pretty details of the lace on Courtney's dress and their rings on the cake.  Love the simplicity of it.

Can you see how happy they are?!

Conner & Courtney temple

 

^ ^ Love the words on the temple in this photo ^ ^

As a photographer I had a big first a couple weeks ago.  I got to photograph for a wedding!  Allison Ellsworth, from my ward, asked if I could fill in last minute as photographer for her son Conner who was getting sealed in the Phoenix temple to Courtney Peterson.  Such a privilege! 

Conner and Courtney are the cutest couple, of course.  So east going and very much happy love birds, they made my job easy!  Speaking of my job, these photos are all on my phone because the one job I had to do I failed at when I realized the camera battery was on charge at home. :/  Talk about humbling experience.  Thankfully Courtney's brother had a DSLR I borrowed for the rest of the temple photos which he sent to me to edit later, and I had my camera for the photos before the luncheon.  Lesson learned!

They look so comfortable and happy.  Allison said she already felt like a part of the family before the wedding. 

The week before the wedding when Allison asked me to be the photographer she said there weren't plans for a wedding cake so I volunteered to take care of it.  Jordan Sowards gets the real credit though.  I looked up simple wedding cake inspiration on pinterest and send Jordan some photos and she really delivered!  The cake was just stunning!  I picked the eucalyptus up at Trader Joe's for simple decorating and later learned that was what was on the tables for the reception dinner.  So glad it came together.

Since Andrew gifted me an Instax camera, with poloroid-like film, it was fun figuring it out on a cute couple.  Still learning the best way to get a good picture but these went home with them after taking a quick picture on my phone.

Looking forward to editing the rest of the photos when the kids are back to in person school.

Martin wedding | part 2

Julie and Jame's wedding reception was at the Wright house and it was perfect.  My kids ran around and got to know the place very well while I played the role of Matron of Honor and Andrew enjoyed the orange frappe.  Well, he would have if I didn't keep eating all of his.

^ ^ Prettiest color scheme. ^ ^

 ^ ^ She was hot, ok! ;) ^ ^

 ^ ^  Lookin' good, Honey! ^ ^

 

I hope all of Julie's and Jame's dreams came true because they deserve it.

Martin wedding Part 1
professional pics and video here.

Martin wedding | part 1

Almost two weeks ago my best friend, Julie Dangerfield, got married to James Martin.  I have to mention this irony but my sister, Julie, also married a James and their last name is Manning.  So I have two Julie and James M's is my life that are very important to me.

Julie was absolutely glowing and beautiful and stunning and even those words don't do her justice.  I can only imagine how James felt.  Lucky guy!  It was wonderful being a part of their sealing and wedding day and I enjoyed snapping some pictures and being the Matron of Honor (yes!).  Such a mature title, and a true honor.

Julie, you have wonderful years ahead of you!  I'm so glad you found your other half!!

Ammon and Ruth wedding part 3

Every wedding in our family I try to get inner-family pictures. 

I didn't get everyone this time but here are a few.

^ ^ Let's just say it was a long day. ^ ^

^ ^ Loving Nora's belly and DJ and Sara's recent edition. ^ ^

^ ^ Two more pregnant bellies. ^ ^

^ ^ Very sweet! ^ ^

^ ^ All the sisters and sils (sister-in-laws)! ^ ^

And that's a wrap with Ruth's wedding pics!  See more on the photographer's website.  I especially love the reception pictures. Most of mine didn't turn out very well.

A&R wedding part 1 and  part 2