This wedding is definitely memorable!  Lauren and Blake are just incredible to work with.  They are kind, thoughtful, and very easy going… pretty much the dream couple!  Lauren’s mom, Pam, did much of the leg-work while Lauren and Blake tried to get settled into life controlled by the United States Navy.   And wow… she did an amazing job!  She thought of every detail and had everything so organized.

But this was also the wedding where my flash and back up flash both went out during the evening… my “trigger” finger was smashed in an iron gate (and 4 weeks later is still black and tender)… my pocket wizards (radio controlled slaves) were acting up… and I started to come down something which 2 days later found out was the swine flu!  So, yes… memorable on all parts!

I have such an amazing assistant and second photographer!  LaTricia really stepped up and became an amazing lighting assistant.  The video light has never been used so much during a wedding… and wow… I really think I am going to start using it a lot more during the reception.  Some of my favorite shots were captured at this wedding.  I am grateful for a dear friend, Andrea, that got out of her sick bed to run over a THIRD flash for us to use.

The best part… I had a blast at this wedding.  I love a challenge and LOVED being creative and pushing myself to really explore alternative lighting.  It also confirmed to me at how AMAZING the new Canon 5D Mark II is.  Wow… I honestly can’t imagine not having that camera in  your bag as a wedding photographer.  The ISO range on the camera is amazing.  This is my 14th year of shooting weddings and I still get excited!  I thrive on the energy, excitement, and stress… I love the challenges each wedding bring, and I still can’t wait to run home and download the images.

Lauren and Blake… you guys are beautiful.  This sneak peak is a little long, but I had a hard time narrowing it down.

Ooooh…. I think this is my favorite.  I love the moody romantic feel of this one!

Such a sweet moment between father and daughter during dad’s toast.

OK, here is one of those “shoot the flash isn’t working” moments.  Love my video light and this is probably one of my favorite bouquet tosses.  LOVE IT!

Can you tell this was a fun party?!?!?!

Congrats Lauren and Blake!

November 18th, 2009 by Marnee

Categories: Weddings