Mark and Tara: Engaged

Well, you might recognize these two from an earlier post. They were finally able to make it by the studio and view their images, so now I can share some more with you. These two are just adorable! They were so much fun and excited to be there, in fact, they were so eager that when I ran out of light I offered to shoot them a second time. I don't usually do this, but I just wanted them to get some really great shots! We had started in the urban areas and got some great shots, but by the time that we got to the myriad gardens for the "flowers and frilly things", the sun was leaving us. I wasn't able to get any great shots once were over there. So, since I wasn't booked for the following Sunday, I asked them if they would like to meet me at the myriad gardens next Sunday....and they were excited to do so! So, we met up the next week and started with the "flowers and frilly things", and got some really awesome shots. I left with tons of shots to edit.... SO, here are a few from both shoots that I really liked and an video to go along...Mark and Tara, I absolutely can't wait until the wedding next July!! But - I guess we have to, huh?

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My Favorite Shots: The Flying Veil

Have you ever had one of those days when everything just happens to go your way? Well, when a day like that happens to a photographer, something absolutely magical happens. Well, atleast that's what happens to me... I feel that I have been blessed with many good days and many great shoots, but so far, no day - no shoot, has come closer to being perfect than the day I am about to tell you about. This wedding took place in Tulsa, OK in April 2008. I was along as a second shooter as a favor to a friend (it was a paid favor, but a favor none-the-less). I drove to Tulsa to meet my friend Steve at the venue, which was a BEAUTIFUL old mansion. I wish I could remember the name - oh wait - I have the all-knowing power of Google... It was the Kennedy Mansion Bed and Breakfast. (A little side note: I was looking at the wedding photo gallery on their website and on the second to the last shot, I noticed a bride and her father walking down the aisle. This was the bride I was there to shoot. I look a little closer at the figure in the background taking a photo....it's my first appearance on a website other than my own. Exciting, huh?) Anyways, back to the photos...

The sun was shining, the venue was gorgeous, and the couple was smiling - what more could I ask for? Well, I didn't ask for anything, but what I got this day were some of my very favorite shots - EVER! So, for my very first "Favorite Shots" entry, I would like to share what I have lovingly named "The Flying Veil". Perfect timing, lighting and a small gust of wind made for one awesome shot...if I don't say so myself...but I did, so there. This shot, among many others from this beautiful wedding, has been a staple in my portfolio and marketing materials ever since. So thanks to Steve for bringing me along, and to Jen and Joe - the beautiful couple in this amazing shot. Oh and thanks are in order to that uninvited, but much appreciated gust of wind...

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