i've known Hailey and Derek for a few years and was honored to be selected as their photographer for their wedding day. they are a really fun couple with a great sense of humor and i knew this would be a can't miss event. in a time where online dating, speed dating and other non-traditional ways of meeting people are becoming a social norm, it is still unique to think that these two met on twitter. yes - twitter. Derek is very active in the social media world and as it turns out, he had posted something which caught Hailey's attention. after following each other on twitter, it became apparent that they had more in common than just the social issues they were passionate about. from that point, it didn't take very long for them to start dating which then built into a long lasting relationship and the marriage they are enjoying to this day. #winning indeed.
i always include an engagement shoot in my wedding packages because it is important for me to know how the couple interacts with each other as well as understand what cues i can use to make them feel comfortable around me. it is essential to build a "photographer rapport" with my clients to build their trust and let them know that my goal is to not be intrusive while capturing both the formal poses but more importantly the genuine moments...the moments as if no one was watching. those for me are my favorite images because that is where i believe true beauty lies.
so on an october afternoon we set out to capture images of Hailey and Derek hanging out in the city they love and spending a chill afternoon as they would normally do. here is a sample of what we accomplished that autumn day:
to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary, i'd like to share with you some of the memorable images of their special day. you might not notice it, but it was a cold february afternoon and respect to both bride and groom (and the bridal party) for being brave enough to take direction from me on a day when you could see your breath outside. their positive and eager attitude was worth it as i believe we captured memories that looked effortless and will undoubtedly last a lifetime.
when all is said and done, all we have is our memories and whether they are good or bad, they are uniquely ours and help tell the story of what we've done and where we came from. as a photographer, i'm thankful that i'm able to document these memories for wonderful people like Hailey and Derek and i'm humbled to be allowed in to share these moments with them as well.
congrats and best wishes on the little one coming soon!
de jesus. #blessed #out.
