Dear friends of ours were getting married mid-December. The groom called about the time we received our invitation asking if I would want to be the photographer for their wedding. I was blessed to be asked. I feel they wanted me, because we know each other very well & would be comfortable with me. We chatted for a while & finished our conversation stating that he & his bride would talk it over & pray about having me. I would pray, too, but I was pretty sure I would be their photographer. I did have some time to prepare, which was nice.
Chuck posing for me while I try out my new 50mm f/1.4.My dear husband (pictured above) was willing to be my assistant - keeper of the photograph lists, holder of the equipment, g0-for & model for me to practice on. He was a tremendous blessing. He held my reflector, found a way to rig up my wireless flash to sit on my tripod, so I could bounce the light when taking formal shots.
Bridal bouquet: in natural light taken with my 100mm f/2.8 macro lensThe ceremony was a sweet & simple service. There was a gifted young pianist, several special songs, a time of singing worship & praise songs to Jesus, a little sharing by their pastor, then the exchange of vows & rings.
Bill greeting Sally to finish her walk to the stage at the beginning of the service.
Shirley, maid of honor, Sally, Bill & Elliot, nephew of groom & best man.
Bill & Sally during the cake cutting.I also had some time to take some photos of a few families & friends
that turned out well & were a lot of fun.
that turned out well & were a lot of fun.
The Dobrzynski family - sang "In His Time" at the wedding.Sample of wedding pictures available for public viewing:
http://drmrsy.smugmug.com/Weddings/Hartje-Wedding-Samples/15256982_FvqaD
The gallery of the family & friends portraits:
http://drmrsy.smugmug.com/Portraits/December-Portraits/15111634_XpPCt
It was a blessed time & though it was a challenge, I feel the Lord really blessed my work.
