WEDDING SHOOT: RHODA and CORY

wedding photography will always have a special place in my heart - it is guaranteed to be a happy occasion and often times involve loved ones from all around the world.  even when plans for a creative shoot outdoors goes by the wayside because of an oncoming prairie monsoon, it is always good to know you are working with people who are genuinely excited to be there and eager to make light of any situation i put them in.  going to plan b sometimes works just as good and all of the credit goes to happy couples like Rhoda and Cory as well as their bridal party for making the most of a rainy day.  i know we met our goal of capturing great images, sharing a lot of laughs and fun memories.  thanks for the great fourth of july weekend!



de jesus - always have a plan b. out.

WEDDING SHOOT: ANNA and MARTIN

weddings are an enjoyable event for the invited guests but i believe moreso for the photographer.  the photographer is able to gain "behind the scenes" access to the day and are the trusted eyes for the bride and groom, watching the story unfold before the day, to the wedding day itself and then again after the wedding is done.  the photographer is the storyteller and has the responsibility to ensure that these memories and the emotion behind them are as fresh as the day they were made.  as Anna and Martin's photographer for this special occasion, i am happy to share a collection of some of these happy memories with all of you.



de jesus - capturing special memories one click at a time. out.

WEDDING SHOOT: HAILEY and DEREK

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.

WEDDING SHOOT: ALLISON and RYAN

i have been very fortunate to work with such amazing couples and families in my short career and i'm very grateful of the time they have shared with me, often times allowing me to see a side of them not many people even their closest friends get to see.  make no mistake about it, i'm the hired help - someone my clients chose because i'm able to capture genuine moments without need to fabricate the emotion.  i'm simply the person behind the camera - the real beauty of the images you see are because of the wonderful people i work with who open themselves up and allow me to see vulnerabilty, joy and happiness in its natural state, the way it would look when the cameras aren't around.

Allison and Ryan are a perfect example of what i'm talking about.  they chose to break tradition and made arrangements to see each other for the first time on their wedding day before the ceremony and chose their home as the place of their meeting.  i was fortunate enough to be the third person in the room when they first met and there is no way to explain in words the genuine excitement both Allison and Ryan felt when they first laid eyes on each other.  i was able to witness that uniquely private moment with the happy couple and i can honestly say it remains to be one of my favorite moments as a wedding photographer. thank you Allison and Ryan for allowing me to capture that moment and share my vision with you and your family and friends.



authenticity is about soul.  and soul is about finding the things in life that are real and pure.  authenticity and soul is what enables me to share great images with you and i hope you enjoy them.

de jesus. out.