Archive for June, 2011

I remember driving by the Cathedral in the Old West End many years ago and glancing upward and thinking to myself that one day I might be lucky enough to photograph someones wedding there. Years later, I now have the privilege of photographing peoples happy moments that are shared inside these four walls.  Kate and Brian had been engaged for two years and this church, I believe, went along perfectly with everything that Kate had dreamt of.  I say that but I never even really talked about the Rosary with Kate or Brian so I am completely assuming this…but for some reason these words all go together: Elegant. Kate. Rosary Cathedral.  But the thing that I found out from their wedding day, was that more than that, Brian wentwith Kate. They just fit together. I have to note that if you look through our wedding blogs and engagement pictures you will notice that JEM loves to document feeling and  emotion and many of times this involves some smooching/schnuzzling. Well, I was informed that maybe these public displays might not be ‘displayed’ for me…well I won’t make you ever do something you may feel uncomfortable about, so I was completely blown away when Brian had no problem what-so-ever showing some sweet love to his, seriously Ga-orgeous bride. Kate, you looked like you could have walked out of a castle in Ireland. Many more pictures to come, but in the meantime, here are my personal faves…

I can’t write this blog without giving a shout-out to my most wonderful assistant, Colleen Barrett…Colleen, your picture is soon to be posted (turtleneck in summer??)  

I absolutely LOVE outdoor weddings and you may dislike me for saying this, but I love the heat. Yes, Brittanie and Nick, I said it – I love hot weather.  So, you might remember this couples’ outdoor engagement session at Pearson Park. This is where I met Nick for the first time….Brittanie had filled me in that he is just a big kid, and is always goofing around, laughing and joking.  Again, he didn’t disappoint. Nick is always laughing, and on his wedding day I got to meet his 2 brothers and friends and this just multiplied his happiness.  During the ceremony, however, he looked at Brittanie with such tenderness and love that though there were a few laughs, you could sense their devotion for each other.  If you know Brittanie, then you know how she makes you feel like you are the only person in the room…that you are her friend, and that you matter to her. She is one in a million and Nick, you are a lucky man.

So, a little about this outside wedding! It took place on Nick’s parents backyard in Ida, Michigan.  The setting was beyond perfect and I thought I would pass out due to the excitement over an old blue boat on the property.  I know, an OLD BLUE BOAT!!!!!!! Nick’s mom loves to decorate with anitques and that is when I was about to double over from giddiness.  An old bathtub was filled up with waters and pop and Summer Shandy was on tap! Life is good.  Nick’s dad married them and they couldn’t of asked for better words than during the ceremony. The rain stayed away and their night was surrounded by the ones they love.  What can I say, you two are perfect for eachother!