Aruba Wedding...Lisa + Mike

It's hard to find words to write about on this one...it's one of those couples that you just have to know! Lisa is one of the most extraordinary women I know...she's savvy, has a passion for design and creates the most amazing pieces of art. When it came to her wedding, no detail was left unthought of. She created a beautiful wedding. Her style belongs in a magazine and her smile should be framed and admired everyday! Lisa is one of those people you love and feel so lucky to be a part of her life. She and Mike met in Boston and decided to say their I Do's in Aruba. We all flew to be there for them and were welcomed open heartedly into their family circle of friends.
As the sunset, the wedding took place by the beach. The tiki huts were a prefect backdrop and the yellow light was on fire. Everyone little detail and word complimented the next....they resembled the delight, vibrant color and elegance just like what Lisa possesses. From the start of the ceremony to the end of the reception the guests laughed, cried and sweated their hearts out on the dance floor under the full moon.

Lisa + Mike...Aruba

Once you see a new place for the first time, it's never the same! I flew into Aruba for Lisa & Mike's wedding. As I few over the tiny island I felt like I was at the end of the earth...I actually knew I was at the end of the Caribbean sea...on one of the three A, B, C islands.
Aruba is one of the most beautiful places I have ever benn. Like a dessert the landscape offered itself to so many different types of pictures. The blue water and cream colored sand created such an ideal canvas for me to capture Lisa & Mike. Here are a few photos from our session. We met the day before the wedding to explore the beautiful terrain outside of the hotel.
As we explored we learned more about each other and documented some beautiful images along the way!

Happy Anniversary

Today exemplifies the reward I receive through my life's work of photography. I met Pam & Dan almost five years ago. They hired me to shoot their wedding and I have stayed in touch and became pretty good friends with them over the years. I admire this darling couple...They were living in New York and have since moved back to St. Louis where their families live. Today, they celebrate their three year anniversary. Pam is also EXPECTING their first little boy in a few weeks!
As I processed theses photos I could not help but realize how rewarding my job really is fulfilling comes to mind as I smile :) I see couples go through the engagement process, get married, party on the happiest night of their life! Buy their first home together and get their first dog! And finally, watch them start a family. I love photographing weddings however, I find much reward in being a couples photographer along the milestones in life!
Happy Anniversary to one of the most special couples I have met. I can't wait to meet Nathan and watch you become the best parents. You deserve all the best. Cheers!