Thursday, July 29, 2010 Posted in
Weddings
Can I just say, I really love this wedding. Devon & Ken were married earlier this month, and were blessed with an absolutely spectacular day, gorgeous light, wonderful families, and, of course, with their wedding at Cairnwood, a simply beautiful venue, and one that has quite a bit of meaning for Devon’s family.
I really try not to put weddings into a cookie-cutter… moments that happen at one wedding may be different from what happens at another. Capturing those unique details and moments at every wedding is what I try to do every weekend… Devon & Ken’s wedding typifies that, so I’m pleased to finally be able to share these!
Final note — Steve Langdon joined me for the day. Steve is really a talented shooter, and it’s always a privilege to have him along. Some of these pictures are courtesy of his eye, so thank you for your great work Steve!




Their first look.








The actual ceremony was at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral.






A champagne toast outside the church…






LOVE this shot Steve got of Ken’s sisters!


The family sang a song for Devon & Ken that they’ve been singing at every family wedding for years.









This really was the sort of day that makes me so glad to do what I do. Thanks for everything, Devon and Ken!

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Monday, July 26, 2010 Posted in
Weddings
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Monday, July 19, 2010 Posted in
Weddings
In June I had the opportunity to shoot Diana & Joe’s wedding at the Downingtown Country Club. This was definitely one of the more emotional weddings I’ve shot… such a beautiful couple, in more ways than one. I have a lot of images so I’ll get right to them, but first I must thank Joe, Diana, and their families for allowing us to be part of such an important, intimate, and — if I say so myself — quite splendid day.
Phil Mantas joined me, and as always, some of the shots below are his. Thanks, Phil, for your hard work and beautiful shots.
Diana had a picture on her bouquet in memory of Joe’s mother.





The vows.










Diana’s brother and Joe’s sister were in the wedding party. Apologies for posting the funny faces, J+D, but sibling goofiness is too good to pass up…





We had to work quickly on the portraits, but we found some great light and worked it!




Diana & Joe were so expressive and full of life!









A toast and remembrance of Joe’s mom. Not a dry eye in the house. These are the moments I’m so privileged to witness.



“How could you?!”




I don’t remember exactly what song this was, but I’ve got a dollar that says it was “Livin’ on a Prayer.”



A truly fantastic day. Thank you so much, J&D.

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