Thursday, October 23, 2008

Thank you!

Hi Jenni,
Lee and I received the DVD. We haven't looked at the DVD yet, but I did see the pics online. They are awesome! We want to thank you so much for capturing our special day and supplementing our memories. You were a pleasure to be around... You and your husband did such a fantastic job, and we are both immensely pleased with the results! Thank you so much!!
Take care
Jessica

Friday, October 17, 2008

Jessica + Lee

They were married on October 5th at the beautiful Agave of Sedona.



Ron photographed their stunning rings.



Lee's sister helps him get ready.



Jessica is helped by her bridesmaids.



Rev. Suzanne of Intimate Sedona Weddings performed a lovely ceremony.



Jessica + Lee had a sand ceremony with Sedona's red rocks as their gorgeous background. The weather couldn't have been any more perfect.



The perfect kiss ... from a photographer's appreciative bias (long enough to capture the moment and without a minister in the background) ... but I think Jessica + Lee would probably agree (even without my descriptive commentary).



I love this photo of Jessica's bridesmaids right after the ceremony. I love how palatable the joy is!



I always ask if the couple has any ideas, visions, dreams about how they would like to be photographed. And Jessica said that she would love to be dipped. And Lee romantically obliged. Wow!



Another beautiful portrait as newlyweds. Flowers were designed by Mt. High of Sedona.



I love photographing receptions at the Agave of Sedona. I love the food, the unique design of each wedding, the Agave crew, the view ... and I adore the cheese table. My mom is having her wedding reception there next year and I am begging her to have the cheese table :)



Ron saw this unbelievable photograph as Jessica + Lee were waiting to make their grand entrance to their reception. The light created a perfect silhouette.



Their first dance. Music was played by the talented Bobby Russell of Sedona Sounds.



A wonderful moment between mother and son as they danced.



Nothing could be better than watching a dramatic sunset as you enjoy a delicious meal surrounded by friends and family on your wedding day! Congratulations Jessica + Lee! We wish you the best!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Fanny + Josh

They were married on September 27th at the Sedona Heritage Museum with a super fun reception at the Agave of Sedona right after.



I loved the attire for Josh & each groomsment! They each also had cuff links for their favorite teams.



Josh during the processional.



Fanny's sister during the processional.



Fanny being escorted by her mom and dad.



Their ceremony was performed by one of their best friends.



I love Fanny's expression while she gently places the ring on Josh's finger.



The red rock view from the Sedona Heritage Museum is beautiful. I love this wedding portrait of Fanny & Josh with their Boston Terrier Rosie.



Fanny's beautiful bouquet and all of the flowers at their wedding were designed by Josh's talented mother.



Then everyone took the Sedona Trolley to the Agave for the reception, which started out with a sunset cocktail hour, more dramatic red rock views, and the most spectacular appetizers I've ever seen (or tasted) at a wedding ... that kept coming and coming and coming! And then Josh & Fanny's first dance as husband and wife.



Fanny's father offered a hilarious performance during the toasts that easily lasted 20 glorious minutes ... I thought it was especially funny when he said that his friends were all surprised to receive wedding invitations. Fanny & Josh have been together for more than a decade so they had all assumed they were already married :) That was followed by more heartfelt offerings (and crazy funny stories) from both Fanny & Josh's siblings and his parents.



Fanny's reaction was shared by all and made for a really fun reception. Congratulations Fanny & Josh ... and here is to many, many, many more decades of shared laughter!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Thank you!

I woke up this morning to this beautiful letter from a wonderful couple that I photographed last spring. They just received their wedding album ...

All we can say is WOW!! The album is truly outstanding. Thank you for your expertise. The picture choices are wonderful. The color selections, the sepia "old fashioned tones", the jump off the page clarity - all over the top. Beautiful from cover to cover. Something we are gonna actually pull out from time to time because it's just so nice to look at!! It has really been a pleasure having you for a photographer & as part of our wedding - very personal & special. Thank you. Bruce & Lucy

Here are a few spreads from their album ...