Lexington Wedding Photography: Jeremy + Tracy

Tracy was a particularly beautiful and photogenic bride, and I hope I wasn't overly gushy about how much I was in love with her gown -- all that taffeta that floated behind her wherever she walked. It was a challenge not to fill this post with just pictures of her! The camera loved her! We started off the afternoon at her parents' home with these first bridal shots in her childhood bedroom.

I love, love, love it when a couple chooses to do the majority of their portraits prior to the ceremony. It gives us more time to get some great photographs. As you can see, the "first look" moment is still very special.

Such stunning windows at First UMC... and a stunning couple too.

One of the reasons why I love shooting at the First United Methodist Church is the spectacular architecture! What texture!

I so enjoy witnessing the happiness of the wedding ceremony...

Off to the Carrick House for the reception...

More joy....

Coordination and beautiful florals provided by Alicia DeBoor of Great Expectations....

It's no secret that I'm supremely sentimental. I tear up at every wedding I shoot. The moments differ from wedding to wedding and at Tracy and Jeremy's it was during the mother-son dance. I can't say that it's a traditionally emotionally grabbing moment for me at most weddings, but on this evening it hit me that I could be in Mrs. Graham's shoes in a couple of decades. Having just become the mother to a son this summer, it suddenly changed my point of view and the emotion of it really caught me off guard. I love the way she's looking at Jeremy below and I think I'll be looking at my little guy the same way in a few years when I'm surprised to find him, all grown up and getting married himself.

Thank you, Jeremy and Tracy, for the opportunity to document your wedding day! I appreciate your kindess and wish the best for you as you embark on this next stage of life together!

Ceremony: First United Methodist Church, Lexington

Reception: The Carrick House