Month: August 2013

Bob and Jill were married a month ago up in Norfolk.  The ceremony was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with the reception at the Divots Conference Center.  Probably my most vivid memory of the day was the huge sense of relief I was treated to immediately after the first look.  We had been discussing whether to set up in the church or outside for Bob & Jill’s first look at each other.  Ultimately we decided on staying indoors and as we wrapped up I turned to see a torrential downpour snap into existence outside.  Jill is possibly one of the sweetest Bride’s I’ve photographed in a while but I think she would have choked me if I had taken her out to get caught in that.  😛

Aside from that brief and intense bit of rain we had a really beautiful day.  Quite dramatic skies throughout which was kind of a treat.  Thanks to Dan Dunlap for making the drive up with me and helping out for the day.  Here’s some of my favorites.  Congrats again Bob & Jill and thanks for having us out!

Chris & Danielle were married a month ago at St. Wenceslaus Church in West Omaha.  After the ceremony the wedding party detoured to Millard North for a quick football game, then wandered around Boys Town for some more group pictures and portraits.  The day ended at Anthony’s Steakhouse for dinner, drinks, cake and dancing.

Here’s a look at some of my favorites from the day, congrats again Chris & Danielle!  I’ll be shooting Danielle’s sister’s wedding in September so I’m looking forward to running into a lot of the same people.  If Chris & Danielle’s wedding was an indication it’ll be a fun time, although probably an opportunity for me to embarrass myself with name recollection.  😛

James and Audrey were married about a month ago at Dundee Presbyterian Church here in Omaha.  Two things stand out in my mind from the day.  It was hot, and I literally don’t remember seeing Audrey without a smile on her face.  Happy people are easy and fun to photograph, and this wedding had a ton of happy people.  Here’s a look at some of my favorites from the day.

Pat & Brenna were married on June 22nd, 2013 in Oconomowoc, WI.  Brenna & I are cousins on my Mom’s side.  Driving up to Wisconsin and Illinois and hanging out with this part of my extended family is a really prominent part of the memories I have of my childhood and teen summers, so I was really excited and honored when Brenna & Pat asked me to photograph their wedding.  Maybe even a little bit nervous too.  This was an intense weekend travel and logistics wise (Pat & Brenna were very laid back!).  But at the end of it I’ve had the opportunity to directly shape the way this weekend was documented for a group of people I care about.  I say this all the time and I always mean it, I really enjoyed being a part of this day.

Last thing before jumping into the pictures.  Thanks to my immediate family for the company they provided during the caravan up to Wisconsin, and thank you Lindsay for watching Evan as I worked/had fun.  😛

Photos are roughly as follows:  Rehearsal Dinner and dancing at O’Halloran Farm, Wedding at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Portraits at O’Halloran Farm, Reception/Cake/Drinks/Dancing at Oconomowoc Community Center.