Amanda & Derek September 6th 2008

This wedding was shot on September 6th, 2008. Amanda & Derek were a really fun couple. I had the pleasure of photographing this wedding with my business partner at Creative Studios, Johnny Eaker. It is extremely rare to find both of us at the same event. Since both of us were at this wedding I was able to spend a little more time with the groom getting some interesting shots of just him. I posted 34 images from this wedding, as I was having a hard time trying to delete anymore than this.

Here we have a classic mirror shot of the bride getting ready in black & white.

The wedding day is often fast pace, with the bride in motion above I think this is a good reminder of how photographers try to "stop time" so that you can relive it later.

These next four are of the flowers, which were absolutely incredible.

Here are some of the shots of just Derek getting ready and unique portraits of him.

I love that Derek's parents and brother are in the back ground, his family seems extremely close, so it was important to incorporate them into this photo. I wanted this image to tell more of story instead of just someone standing in front of pleasing scene

I have to give credit to Johnny for setting this bridal image up, when I saw it I knew I needed to take this picture.

What a beautiful father daughter moment.

The way the light was hitting the programs I knew this would make a powerful image about the anticipation and the building momentum of the wedding yet to come.

Every now and again I experiment here is my new depth of field portrait, bringing the focus to Derek, yet not forgetting that the groomsmen will always be there with him.

Another classic groom portrait.

The walls in the church are really this color! I loved it so much I knew Derek would contrast well against it, therefore, I had to use it :)

Here we have father of the bride watching his daughter put a few finishing touches on before heading out the door to walk down the aisle.

Amanda reads a note from Derek.

Derek seeing his bride for the first time that day as she walked down the aisle.

Together at last.

What a remarkable cake in the middle of the dance floor at the Columbia Country Club.

I stole these shots while Amanda & Derek were waiting to be announced at the reception.

First Dance

Here are some photo journalistic moments.

I love his face, not sure if he is happy or yelling at Amanda, but my wife and I laugh each time we look at it, it is one of my favorites.

Thank you Amanda & Derek for having us apart of your day.

~Shan