What an incredible couple Joe and Andrea are. I’ve taken many pictures that focus on connection and love but rarely do I come across relationships like this. I’ve known Joe for most of my life and Andrea part of my life. We went to high school together and I’ve seen their relationship sort of blossom over the years. Never did I think I would be their wedding photographer. But I’ve learned something since then: expect the unexpected.
I woke up the day of the wedding and was probably more excited than Andrea or Joe were. I knew that it was going to be a great day that focused on their love and their amazing companionship together. I gathered my gear together, picked up my assistant, and headed to the salon to meet Andrea.
She was STUNNING.
Here are some shots that Kayla (my wonderful assistant) took. Kayla has an amazing eye for details, and without her, there wouldn’t be shots like these. Kayla- I truly appreciate your time and talent! You’re the bomb!
Kayla and I left the girls to finish up and grabbed some lunch. Then we met them out at the church were Joe and Andrea were getting married. Most of the bridesmaids went to high school together and spent most of the day interacting like this. Such a fun group to be around!
Just a few finishing touches before we started the many hours of pictures, pictures, pictures, pictures!
First up: the Girls. It was probably 102° outside, which may not seem hot, but when you’ve been used to 70° weather in May and you are in thick dresses- IT’S HOTTER THAN HOT. Lucky for the girls, when we were done, they went back to the church and lounged around for about 2 hours.
I love this bridal of Andrea. She needed a little break, so I suggested taking a swing. Little did I know they would come to be my favorite shots of the day!
I sent them back and rounded up the boys to head to these really awesome rice silo’s. This was yet another favorite part of the day!
Once we wrapped up I headed back to the church to get some details shots which are below. I wanted to try something a little unconventional with the rings and found this neat idea from a photographer I follow. I also spent a lot of time at that candy table while everyone was eating. I love me some sour punch straws! :)
The wedding happened and there wasn’t a dry eye in the whole place. It was a beautiful ceremony but I would really be posting TOO MUCH if I posted them. I am already over my limit, aren’t I? So after the ceremony I took the entire bridal party to this beautiful house in the Sutter Buttes. How did we stumble upon this gem you ask? Well it’s actually a funny story. Joe, Andrea, and I were driving the week before scouting locations when we drove past this property. We decided to be brave and knock on the door and ask if we could borrow their beautiful land for the wedding. The lady was extremely accommodating and said we could pretty much take pictures wherever we would like! And so that is exactly what we did. :)
And now for the REAL beauties. I can’t even describe their connection. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.
The night was wrapped up with a wonderful reception. It was extremely relaxed and just enjoyable. The perfect way to end the perfect day.
Doesn’t that just seem like a wedding you would want to attend? 100% enjoyable. 100% beautiful. 100% REAL.
Until next time…
-Josiah Michael.
