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My boys! Trying to act cool!
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These 2 adorable little girls got a LOT of our attention!
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The cake topper cracked me up! Ball and chain ... and she holds the only key! =)
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Look at the determination by this candle lighter! Nothing, and I mean NOTHING was going to put out that flame!
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Originally, there was only supposed to be 1 flower girl. She had some 'issues' though and decided she wasn't going to be a flower girl unless she could be accompanied by her sis! They made for some adorable flower girls though! I liked the rose pedal being dropped and caught in mid air ...
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The KISS! Of course ... as I state below ... you're NEVER in the right place! Heidi and I framed this shot as a gift though ... with an oval matte and a great frame. It does look quite nice framed, even if I do say so myself.
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Their recessional was "I feel good" by James Brown. Now ... THAT's a FUN way to exit the ceremony!
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You can see everyone having a blast ... perhaps because it was over?! =) Nah ... the recessional was just too fun!
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The bride hugging her new Father-in-law.
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ADORABLE I say!
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She warmed up to me ... and certainly didn't mind having her picture taken, even if she was a bit timid to walk down the aisle by herself!
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Now ... this is what I call 'capturing the moment'! This is the bride to a T! Always goofing off!!!
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I just really liked the details of the back of her hair. So ...I snapped!
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Look at my nephew on the far right! If he isn't just like my brother! Of course, my son in the red tie ... some have referred to him as 'minnie me' since he's essentially a spitten image of me! And of course ... there are the 2 adorable little angels again!
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This reminds us a little of a Victorian era shot!
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Ah the fun of decorating 'the pickle'. Dave has ALWAYS named his vehicles, and this one is without exception!
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Imagine this shot turned slightly to accentuate the heart ... and matted in a square matte. We also gave them this shot as a gift.
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Can you tell I couldn't get enough of this cutie?
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Woohoo!!!!
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Congratulations Dave and Angie!
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Nicely done, I really like the shot of the rings! ; )
pattyb · 2008-04-16: 22:48
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you did a nice job with shooting this. looks like a lot of work ! #17 and #18 i like the noise, gives it a vintage feel . #26 has amazing clarity, sharpness. i'm sure the bride will love that one ! i've done hair for many weddings ... needless to say, boy i know about the chaos, horrible lighting, not eating, and a few other challenges involved with " working " a wedding . ( yuk ) don't think i'd do it for a living, although i am finding as of late that i am rather good at getting people to connect with me and my camera. think i'll stick with my "artsy fartsy " portraiture. LOL
dkelly · 2008-04-16: 23:13
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you did a really nice job with these. i would be petrified to take someone's wedding photos. too many people seem to take the wedding so much more serious than the marriage, which bothers me.
dhulsmeyer · 2008-04-16: 23:25
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If this was my wedding I'd be THRILLED. I surely hope this couple is. You made so many of the shots classy, with an artistic touch and flair. Like I said they should be thrilled!
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-16: 23:30
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These are wonderful shots! I love the sepia, I normally am not a fan, but you made it look wonderful. I love your wedding rings shot. Wonderful. Someday I hope to shoot a wedding and I will remember all of your words of wisdom on what you learned about wedding photography! lol. Good job.
amyschmamey · 2008-04-16: 23:33
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Mat, you guys did a beautiful job!! And thank you for posting all 30 of these!!. You're right, my parents keep asking, so I will forward this on to them. It was great seeing people in these, that I haven't seen in ages. I absolutely LOVE the kiss picture, and I can imagine it all done up and framed. What a great picture to hang in your living room. Great, great pics.
TamaraHarden · 2008-04-16: 23:58
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Mat, I like your work, the pictures are wonderful. Dave and his new bride Angie look very happy. I can now put a face to the name of Angie. It was good to see so many I have not seen in along time. Again Great job. Uncle Bob
Bob Johnson · 2008-04-17: 00:27
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Beautiful pictures! You both really did a great job.Dave and Angie looked really wonderful.I wish I could have been there .....But Texas is a little far. My brother -in-law looked really sharp! Your Auntie
Jacquelyn Johnson · 2008-04-17: 00:29
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Looks to me like you were in the right place most of the time and coped with all the other 'challenges' very well.Really lovely photos.
signsnwonders · 2008-04-17: 00:30
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really nice job.
Askrubies · 2008-04-17: 00:47
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Yeah, I won't do weddings again. The lighting is ALWAYS horrible. Even with Tara's I had to adjust because I just could NOT get the right white balance in that place. You did a great job, though!! And yeah, the stress of capturing every moment is just AHHH!
FirstBlush · 2008-04-17: 01:15
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1# is perfect
Mprzy · 2008-04-17: 01:47
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I love 5 ,5 and 1 1 but the whole set is great , it must feel great that you've done this because I think it would be so scary .. I truly think you did a wonderful job.. :) There are many beautiful photos here ..:)
Lindyart · 2008-04-17: 02:09
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Great job! I especially like #26, very powerful composition! You've done really well, here, and it sounds like you've learned a lot from it. I have to give you credit here, I'd never want to do this myself, no matter how much I improve! =P
majikmonkee · 2008-04-17: 07:39
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I think you did well for your first time! This was actually quite funny to read! Sorry to hear it wasn't fun for you! Have you compared notes with Madoc? He recently did a wedding also. I'm sure there's a huge learning curve with weddings just like any 'other' photography... you'll work it out!
DancingDolphin · 2008-04-17: 08:05
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Very, very cool work Mat. I'm shooting a wedding this Saturday and you've given me a couple of ideas for variations on shots I already had planned. It's also very cool that you and Heidi shoot together. It's wonderful that you have a shared love of two great hobbies.
dweiskir · 2008-04-17: 08:39
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First of all I totally dig that cake topper! Toooo funny! LOL! I bet you are relieved to have your first wedding shoot accomplished! I would love to shoot a wedding, but the thought of it is SO overwhelming! You have some wonderful shots here! I am sure the next wedding will be even better now that you have learned so much about what to expect, and I love that you share your lessons with us too! =)
mattandbranson · 2008-04-17: 09:17
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Wow, these are great! I love the one with them kissing! You do a great job! I am with Dennis that it is great that you and Heidi share your photography.
tbranscum · 2008-04-17: 09:59
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Wow, great first wedding shoot! Thanks for all the lessons and tips, makes me definitely want to stick to landscapes and sports! Did you each have a couple different cameras with different glass for different circumstances? It all sounds quite stressful! I don't think I could do it. You two did a great job though. The kiss shot is perfect, the ring shot, lots of them are great. Congrats on your first one down!
etodd80 · 2008-04-17: 10:57
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You did a really nice job on the wedding photos. The couple should be very pleased with the results! Weddings are tough for all that work them! I have catered weddings, done all the floral decorations and bouquets and build the huge multi-layered cakes. Each one has had its little glitches and hiccups. Tired is the word at the end of the day! I commend you for taking on a daunting task of photography of a special day! Nice work!
Beagles3 · 2008-04-17: 12:08
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For me , for me, formidable !!!! Belles photos d'un jour heureux !
maudlaurens · 2008-04-17: 12:23
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You did a great job! Especially love the shots of the little girls!!
PaperWings · 2008-04-17: 14:01
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Wonderful! A memorable post! Perfect shots. I added pic number four into my favorites. cOngrAts!
davidcardona · 2008-04-17: 14:03
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I was disappointed there were not more. Wow -Your first time!!! You guys did a fantastice job. Very creative, and very fresh from the common very wedding picture. I'm so impressed.
Queen911 · 2008-04-17: 17:13
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Very, very nice set. They'll love it! I especially love #11 and #22 (love the detail of color in the rose). I love the picture of your boys as well! My stepson used to have hair like that. He's 6'7", and we used to joke that his hair added another two inches. Then one day he shocked us by showing up with a shaved head!
ncshutterbug · 2008-04-17: 18:58
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I think you did a great job! Some of these shots are absolutely amazing! How wonderful!
LotoFoto · 2008-04-17: 20:38
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Great work, Mat! The one of the two girls walking toward you is so cute--very fun day. Their recessional--will make note of that one!
mowestlan · 2008-04-17: 20:53
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Exceptional!!! WELL DONE!!! These are just beautiful. You and Heidi did an awesome job. And the Wedding Photog 101 lesson was very helpful! :) My favorite is the shot of the rings in the bible. The words reflecting on the gold is simply amazing. Wonderful, wonderful job!
mrutherford22 · 2008-04-17: 21:08
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very nice no 26 is great
emmetan · 2008-04-17: 22:09
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What a fabulous job! Looks to me like you captured every element of the wedding perfectly. But most importantly you truly captured the love between the happy couple. Nice work Mat
bamommy · 2008-04-18: 02:16
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Wonderful!! #11,26,27 are SUPER!!!
SheriJ · 2008-04-18: 13:32
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I have no choice but to agree that the room in wich the celebration took place is not the most «photogenic»....... But you certainly did good -hard, I presume- work to capture the beauty in the people that were there. Many creative takes here, particularly #22 & 23. Many great details shots too. Many nicely caught moments too, as on #19 & 21. Very good job, my friend. Can't wait to see what you'll come up with the next time.
Madoc · 2008-04-19: 17:10
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There are photoblog police? Great work, Mat! You caught some wonderful moments and some great details like the rings and the cute cake topper. I'm sure they loved them. At least you had some lighting! The 2nd wedding I did was at night, outdoors, with almost no lighting. I thought I was going to fry my flash. :)
vollenda · 2008-04-20: 23:11
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Great great job, congrats to you and Heidi, congrats to the couple!
picturemom · 2008-04-28: 20:09
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Congratulations on surviving your first wedding! You captured the day for the new couple so well. I would list my favorites, but there's too many! I did add #26 to my favs. Great clarity & just beautiful depth. Awesome job!
janeE · 2008-07-02: 09:48
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