Jerrica & Nathan’s wedding was extra fun because I knew a handful of people in attendance, including two couples I’d shot before and quite a few familiar-looking bridesmaids and groomsmen. Referrals and word of mouth are huge in the wedding photography business, and I’m lucky enough to have made my way into the good graces of Jerrica and Nathan, and their friends and family. I shot Nate’s brother Nolen’s wedding last year, as well as those of a few of their friends. You couldn’t ask for a nicer group of people to work with! I love referrals like these. It’s a huge compliment for a former client to be so happy with their wedding pictures that they’re glad to vouch for you to their friends & family!

The whole day was a bit of a blur, and the reception was (slightly) marred by some light rain, but overall it was a great wedding. Of course, the rain let up just as the reception was wrapping up. Since it was still early in the evening, we decided to find a nice spot and shoot with the sunset. We hiked out in the yellow sagebrush behind their church for my (and their) favorite images of the wedding.

Some people make it so easy! Whitney & Zach’s wedding was one of my favorites all season. They and their families were super nice, their wedding was tasteful and fun, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re a very photogenic couple!  I really loved the formals we got, both in the church and outdoors.  The reception was also a blast to photograph.  A packed house and a lively crowd make it easy to get great candids, which are always a favorite!

If you want to have your wedding on the 4th of July, it had better be awesome if you want to compete with the food, fun and fireworks we all expect. Coventry and Rick’s Wheatland, Wyoming wedding more than met this challenge. From the start, their easy-going, fun loving, hey-this-is-supposed-to-be-a-party attitude made their wedding and reception a blast to shoot. Coventry’s horseback entrance was dramatic but fun, and the whole event was topped off by a great fireworks display! All in all a great wedding!

Also, be sure to note the shot of Coventry’s dress, freshly splashed with red wine. Someone accidentally dropped their glass right down her back. In a situation where most brides might have gone into full meltdown, Coventry just laughed it off. She knew the ceremony was over, she’d never need to wear it again, so no point in worrying about it the one time she had it on. What a great lesson on living in the moment!

Yes! An excuse to go to Jackson & Yellowstone again!

Nicki & Brendan were a pleasure to work with anyway, but I have to say I was really just glad to have a reason to visit their corner of Wyoming again. Jackson, Grand Teton and Yellowstone are just beautiful, and I was happy to have the opportunity to take another working vacation there this summer. The wedding itself was beautiful, too, with its mountain valley setting on a guest ranch in Wilson, just outside of Jackson. The weather was perfect, the food was great, and as far as I could tell, the whole event went off without the slightest hitch. Also, I know I say this about pretty much every couple I work with, but Nicki & Brendan were wonderful to work with, as were their families and guests. I’m also very happy to have their beautiful wedding in my portfolio.