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first off, i just want to apologize for my recent lack of blog entries. it was not my intention to ignore my duties as a blogger, but life got in the way and the blog got neglected.
i am truly sorry (insert sad face here).
a few weeks ago, i was the photographer at a wedding (working with Arica Ingratta again) here in the Windsor area. i want to tell you right now, that it wasn't just a normal wedding.
for some reason, this wedding sticks out in my mind.
it's not because of anything over the top, or super exceptional about anything in particular, but it was because of the people (namely the bride and groom).
i had never met Steve & Alanna before this day, so i didn't know their story, but i'm the type of person that wants to know the REAL you and your story, so i ask.
Alanna shared with me that she's been best friends with Steve's sister for 20 years, and it was only recently that her and Steve met up at a wedding. They had kind of known each other for the years that Alanna has been friends with the family, but they had never seen each other often and i guess it just wasn't the right time.
Alanna and Steve are a bit older then most of the couples i've worked with this year, and i think that's exactly what made this wedding so special. both Alanna and Steve didn't find their soul-mates until they were into their 40's, and because of that, i think they both appreciate each other even more.
it was truly beautiful.
one of the things that i strive to capture with my photography, is the feeling and emotion of the moment. i don't know if that makes any sense, but it's how i feel about what i do as a wedding photographer.
i know the wedding day is filled with stuff, like the flowers, the dress, the jewelry, and everything else that is planned for months and years. i'm not saying that those things are not important and shouldn't be photographed, because all of those things are beautiful and are a part of making the day special.
i guess what i'm trying to say, is that i am just a sucker for people in love.
it is truly lovely, when you can just tell how much people love each other. it is truly lovely, when the couple can't stop looking at each other, especially when the other one's not looking, with a look that says "i am the luckiest person alive". the look between a mother and son during the first dance, always makes me cry, and the look between a dad and his daughter is enough to make me crazy!
weddings are so emotionally charged, that i can hardly stand it! i have pretty much given up on my make-up lasting the whole day.
i want to thank Steve and Alanna for allowing me to be a part of their wedding day, and for letting me have (even though small) a glimpse into their story and their love.
oh, and i want to thank Steve for making sure he gave us his best model poses. i think he must be a closet watcher of America's Next Top Model, because he TOTALLY worked it that day!
one more thing.....
i also want to thank Steve and Alanna for picking the Windsor Club as their reception venue. I have NEVER been served such a huge piece of prime rib IN MY LIFE!!! it was awesome and hilarious all at the same time (of course i couldn't eat it all, since i had to work and everything, but it was fun nonetheless)
seriously......
it pretty much filled the plate and was about 2 inches thick.
my hubby would have cried from joy at the sight of it.
wedding reception : The Windsor Club, Windsor Ontario
flowers: Vernacular, Lasalle Ontario
cake: Gabby's Cakes, Windsor
hair : Salon One, Windsor
photos at : The Art Gallery of Windsor
just look at how much these two are in LOVE!!!! it's so FREAKIN" AWESOME!!
Steve getting his inner model groove on! . LOL!
i caught this moment between the two of them, and it makes me feel all gushy inside.
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I always look forward to seeing your blogs and looking at your wedding pictures but this wedding in particular made me smile. I do agree that you can feel the love that these two share even by just looking at some of the pictures you took. Every single picture made me all tingly inside and I can only hope that my wedding is like this (In many years of course, I'm only 19). Thanks again for sharing your experiences with us.
(12.02.09)Absolutely gorgeous photos! You captured so much emotion... Nice work.
(12.03.09)Fabulous job, Michele!!! You captured this couple perfectly :-)
(12.04.09)Great pictures, I love the emotion you have captured! I am sure your clients are very very happy.
(12.14.09)Very classy wedding. You can tell from the photos. Love the colors as well. That cake looks so appetizing. Great low-light work!
(12.16.09)Wonderful images you've displayed. I love the detail shots - great use of light and color. You also captured some beautiful moments of the bride and groom.
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