The wedding weekend was wonderful. (what's with the w's?) It's true. We made it through the hustle and bustle that is a wedding weekend. And I survived being the sister-of-the-bride/matron-of-honor. Sure, I know. It's not like I was the one getting married or anything. Somehow it just seems like being a bridesmaid is a lot of work. But it is work well worth it the moment you see the bride walk down the aisle in all her radiance...and you know she's in love...and she's found a really wonderful man.
The bride and groom were grinning and smooching the entire time. Truthfully, it was a wonderful thing to be at a wedding where the bride and groom are so madly in love and infitinitely confident in their decision to marry one another. In a time when getting married is considered a last resort in a relationship, a googly-eyed couple was a refreshing site.
I also found my mojo this weekend. My wedding photography mojo, that is. Seeing my sister's photographer being a little too shy with her camera, I went into action taking pictures in between the ceremony and reception. Afterall, it was a beachfront wedding at sunset. This was NOT the time to be shy. I couldn't stand the thought of a single moment being wasted. So I dodged in and out of the photos I needed to be in and spent the rest of the time running around on the sand, snapping shots of the wedding party, and getting inappropriately sweaty. When I walked into the reception hall, my legs were covered in sand and my hair quite disheveled, but I didn't have room for another picture on my memory card. It was a good feeling. After all, a beautiful wedding is a terrible thing to waste.
Here are some of my favorite shots.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Two If by Sea
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Lovely pics... I especially liked the details ones, like the back/side of the bride, the rows of chairs with bouquets, etc. I think she'll be so happy to have them, not just the 'canned' pics ; ) At least, I would be!!! Good to see you back in 'shape'!
I love the shot of Jenny and Jeffery laughing together! I wish we were still there, with our cameras, and ocean in our hair.
So brings me back in time to a few weeks ago. Have been teary lately until I find my space again in town without a child.
la cubana
I meant days ago, see what I mean......I am still spacy
Fab! You did a great job.
These are really great pictures. I think your talent is perfectly suited for capturing those very special wedding memories, especially those sweet little details. Bravo!!!
Alina, I'm so excited at how wonderful the pics are. God has truly given you a talent that you should definitly keep using. You have a good eye!!
Alina, you captured the moment beautifully in pics and words.
I am so glad you went crazy with your camera!!! Priceless shots were captured through your creative eyes. I love you dear sister and am forever grateful for having you be my matron on honor. You helped make our day magnificant in more ways than I can count. Karis was precious! Hope to see you very soon!!
Love you!
Jenny
These are BEAUTIFUL!
O.K. Alina, this pictures are amazing (and I'm quite picky when it comes to wedding photography!) Seriously love your work! Jenny must be so pleased too.
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