I have been waiting forever to post these photos because I am so desperately in love with this wedding.. It was my last wedding of 2008, and definitely one of my favorites, especially because it was so unique. From the location to Jenni’s attire to the reception schedule, everything was just a little bit different. Jenni and Cade were both so easygoing, it was obvious that they cared much more about being with each other and spending time with their friends than adhering to the traditional wedding routine. It was definitely a laid back, intimate affair, and one of the most beautiful ceremonies I’ve ever had the privilege of shooting. The vast majority of my ceremonies are held in dark churches with strict photography rules that limit me to basically one perspective. It was such a breath of fresh air – literally! – to be able to shoot a sunny, outdoor wedding where I could be free to be more artistic and try different angles and perspectives. I wish more of my brides would consider this option for their wedding – it makes for some unbelievable photos!
Here are a few of my favorite images from their wedding day:
Jenni and Cade, thank you so much for allowing me to spend your wedding day with you. It truly was one of my favorite thus far, and you guys taught me a lot about how a small, relaxed, unique wedding can be just as meaningful and memorable as a big, traditional, no-holds-barred wedding. And thanks for being patient on the blog post, too! ;)
Also a huge shout out to the lovely and talented Gara for sending these two my way and for being her fabulous self!!
No real humpdates this week because a) I have already shared my exciting news with you this week, and b) I am furiously trying to finish everything before I leave for Nebraska this weekend for Darbi and Neil’s wedding in Omaha!
Right now I am working on Julie & Jeff’s amazingly beautiful wedding from last weekend.. Do you ever have one of those days where you just feel “ON,” like everything you do is awesome? I feel like that with Julie and Jeff’s wedding.. Everything just worked out so perfectly that day, and the photos we got are incredible, I cannot wait to share them with you guys soon! In the meantime, here is a small sneak peek at a few of Julie’s bridals!
We shot these on a very very hot day at the Dallas Arboretum, and although it could not have been fun wandering around in the sun in a big, heavy dress, Julie was a total pro! Luckily we were able to shoot on a weekday (weekends at the Arboretum are insane, brides EVERYWHERE!), so for the most part, we had the place to ourselves. Here are a couple of my favorites:
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- hi stacey i think your new blog is darling. i love your images, they are *so* classy and quality. hugs lacy
- Thanks Lacey :)
- Aw! That's my baby sister! We enjoyed you so much at the wedding, Stacy and these sneak peek photos are amazing. I can't wait to see the rest. And what do you know...I know Courtney, too! Hi Courtney! You look gorgeous.
- These photos are award winning...seriously...and not just because the model in the photo is my youngest sister! =) Well, now I'm hooked to this website and have added it to my favorites. I'll be checking back for pics of the totally awesome wedding of the century! You and your crew members were so much fun to hang around. I can't wait to see the faces we made in the bridal party line-up shot.
- hah...okay, so I read your "things I hate" thread at SWPB, and of course, stumbled upon the name thing...and immediately thought to myself "DAMN! I totally spelled her name wrong." People do it to me daily, so I feel your pain! and get the irony. I'll call you stacy if you call me lacy. deal? *wink.
Laura E @ Southern Weddings - The bride has great style. I am lovin the short dress. Great shots of the couple and the cupcake tower. Thanks for sharing Stacy!
Kathie Seeley - Love the editing turning the background lights into hearts! Nice touch.
Jeremy Gilliam - You KILLED this wedding! Those bride pics at the beginning are RadTACULAR!
valentiART - How pretty!!!!!!!!!! Thanks you sharing!
Sarah Neal - Did you change the blurred background lights in the last pic to be hearts or was that just a fortunate accident?
stacyreeves - That was intentional.. I used a heart-shaped bokeh filter for a few images. A little cheesy, but I still like it :)
Sarah Neal - Obviously not an accident... I noticed the other blur shot. These are really great Stacy. I eagerly await all your blog posts... this one was as great as all the others!
Sarah Neal - really? well employed - I didn't know it existed!
kyle - I came to leave a comment to ask about the heart shaped bokeh, but everyone else beat me to it. Really cool effect, Stacy!
Allison Davis - Love the bride and groom portraits! Beautiful details! Just a great job with all of it. (I also enjoyed the heart-shaped bokeh).
Lynette J - I LOVE the botanical gardens!!! And you did an awesome job capturing a gorgeous wedding, the bride is really stunning. I love visiting your blog, you always have great posts!
lisa lacroix - lol @ the heart shaped bokeh. I have done this with my Christmas lights but never at a wedding. You killed this wedding, the simplicity of your processing combined with your steller composition constantly leave me amazed. I can't wait to hopefully meet you some day!
Alicia - These are absolutely beautiful! I'm wanting to get married in the Botanical Gardens as well and am looking for a photographer. What time of year was this wedding, the flowers are perfect!
stacyreeves - This wedding was in mid-November of 2008. The flowers were beautiful but it was very cold!!
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