My First Wedding

My cousin, Sheryl took a job in Arizona and her and her fiance packed up everything, planned a wedding in about three weeks and left Missouri.  With her wedding plans being packed into three weeks finding a photographer was impossible....introduce me photographing my first wedding.  And when you photograph a wedding you need an assistant, right?  That's when it's nice to have a wonderful husband who likes to take pictures.  Our little church back home is OLD and very outdated so the pictures aren't spectacular because of backgrounds and ugly pew colors (orange) YUCK!  But I was pleased at the shots we took.  I don't think I'll probably do another wedding unless it's for a close friend or family member, just because of my inexperience.  I really do want to take a photography class so that I can learn more about my wonderful camera.  I also need a class in Photoshop or some other photo editing program.  Anyone know where they're offered at or a good way to learn more?Here are some pics and edits from John & Sheryl's special day; I hope you enjoy!

The beautiful bride, Sheryl

Tanner, the bride's son and best man

An edit of the last picture...just playing around!

My beautiful baby girl and the adorable flower girl!

Another shot of Tanner

All the little ones in the wedding.....I love this pic!

Another shot; full color.

Unity Candle

I couldn't get them both to look at me :(

The groom

Sheryl and her brother, Scott

Jasey & Kamberly....just too cute!

The new happy family!

Just a different shot of flowers

The MOH & Bridesmaid

Groom

One of my fav shots photographers do.

The beautiful cake

Tanner & John

3 Years Ago Today....

I married the most amazing man!  It's crazy to think how fast these 3 years have went.  We've had good and bad times, but we've  got through them and become a stronger couple because of them.  I thank God each and everyday for bringing Jason into my life.  He's such an amazing friend, father, brother, son and husband.  He also gave me a beautiful daughter whom means the world to me!  I'm so lucky to have a wonderful family.  I wouldn't change one thing about our special day....o wait yes, I would have.  I would have had a spring wedding!  It was 115+ degrees on the day we got married; it was miserable!  ( I like to blame our wedding date on Jason; I wanted to get married in May)  But I still love you JASON!

And even though the KC Chiefs are in town and my husband will be spending all his waking moments today with them I still love him and hope he knows how happy he makes me!  Here are a few pictures from our special day.