Matthew & Tiffany.

Last weekend I had the amazing job of shooting my brother-in-law's wedding. I'm always torn when asked to take pictures at family events, because there's an element of "missing out" on what's going on when you view it all through a lens. However, the element of getting a more intimate view and creating memories for them far outweighs missing out. And at this event, it wasn't possible to miss anything. Matthew and Tiffany are a wonderful couple and had so much fun becoming husband and wife. I'll post more pictures on my portfolio, but here are a few I wanted to share.

This flower girl was so expressive! Even the "outtakes" turned out great. (Which are usually my favorites over the ones you work on setting up.) I just love this picture of her.


Immediately after the ceremony everyone headed downstairs. Of course the groomsmen had to sit on the couches in the ladies' room.


I set this picture up and asked them to kiss, but this before-the-kiss shot is my favorite of the series.


Matthew actually suggested this spot while we were outside near that window in the background. It wasn't dark yet, but was rainy and cloudy, so I adjusted my settings and decided to make it look like a nighttime kiss under the lamp post. I changed it to black and white and added the color back into the flowers. I'm really happy with how this one turned out.


And, of course, the reception. What's happening on the dance floor is funny, but my favorite part of this shot are the reactions in the background. That girl on the right is priceless.