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

Dustin and Kelly's Lexington Wedding Photos

July 18 is a great day to get married. After all, someone I deeply love married me on July 18 (ten years ago)! This July 18 (2009) was a particularly good day to get married -- how often can you enjoy temperatures in the 70s for a summer wedding in Kentucky?

Not only was the weather lovely, but so was this wedding. Kelly chose some of the prettiest places in Lexington for her wedding! And she also gave me lots of time for portraits before the ceremony so we could take advantage of the beautiful venues. We got some fun portraits and bridal party shots outdoors and more beautiful portraits indoors. I know you want to just look at the photos, so here's just a sampling...

Aren't these the loveliest bridesmaid bouquets? Then check out these programs! Aren't they beautiful? I love the simplicity and elegance -- it's anything but plain.

Take my word for it that it was a wonderful day from beginning to end. Thank you, Dustin and Kelly, for allowing me to take part in it! Enjoy Cabo!

Here's some of the individuals that contributed:

Catering: Lundy's (their hot brown tarts melted in your mouth -- yum!)

DJ: Brian Williams

Florals: Kim Ross

Attire: Casablanca (Kelly's gown), White House Black Market (bridesmaids' dresses)

Hair: Shelley Johns

Make-up: Tabitha Crabtree

Venues: The Carrick House & Central Christian Church

Wedding Photographer: Cydil Waggoner Photography

Eamonn & Kate's Wedding Album

Kate & Eamonn's Wedding

Congratulations, Eamonn & Kate!

Happy 4th, Everyone! Last night was such a cool wedding to be a part of. We've been looking forward to this since hearing Eamonn and Kate's plans when we met with them last winter! They chose the lovely Carrick House for their outdoor wedding and greenhouse reception which didn't disappoint for portrait locations. It was also the perfect backdrop for Kate's classic-inspired wedding, suiting her authentic 1950's wedding gown and Eamonn's sear-sucker suit to a T. I know there were many moments while we were shooting around the house when I felt like I had gone back in time! We took a spin in their photobooth and I'll post some of those photos later. ;-)

I realize this post isn't the most well-rounded representation of the day, but these photos are some of my favorites that I could process quickly and just had to share. And Kate really isn't that serious -- she is extremely photogenic! I just loved the feeling some of these particular images evoked (like images from older editions of Life magazine). I can't wait to work on their slideshow so you can see more, but you'll just have to wait...