Jessica & Andy started planning their wedding a year and a half later. After they found their venue, Jessica started researching wedding photographers. During our first meeting, Jessica told me Andy hates pictures and long pants. However, he was willing to pose for photos (and wear long pants!) to make her happy. The venue was

The venue was Western Lakes Country Clubs, so I knew we didn’t have to change locations for pictures. The gorgeous landscaping created a perfect backdrop for the couple’s pictures. Jessica was interested in the first look before the ceremony and wanted to do all portraits before the ceremony so she could enjoy the cocktail hour with family and friends.

It was expected to rain that day, so an indoor location for the ceremony was also set up. Thankfully, the sky cleared up one hour before the ceremony, which allowed for a perfect outdoor ceremony.

I always plan on a 10 to 15-minute golden hour or sunset picture if the weather permits, mostly done when dancing starts. The outcome for Jessica and Andy was a beautiful, moody blue sky.

Receiving a thank you card from the bride and groom is always heartwarming. It was a pleasure getting to know Jessica and Andy and being part of their wedding day.