Wedding: Matt & Caity - 11/20/2010

When a great friend comes to me and asks me to shoot their wedding, I always get excited. Not only do I not have to give them a wedding present, but I know the photos will always turn out great because we already have a solid comfort level. Though, I must say, it's equally as exciting to get to work with a new couple and establish that level of comfort. Matt & Caity were married just north of the Nelson-Atkins museum near the Kansas City Art Institute. I love this area. There's tons of history and great architecture. Throw in some awesome lighting and it's almost impossible to take a bad picture. Here are seven or so from the day.

Wedding: Kate & Blaise - 10/9/2010

I had the honor of being a groomsman in a great friend's wedding this month, and as such, I was unable to officially photograph their wedding. They did, however, ask me to officially shoot their reception as their official photographer was the kind to charge for a set number of hours and then disappear. Hearing that made me realize that they weren't getting the coverage that they deserved, so I offered to follow the groom around while he got ready for the day. Below are three quick images from the day.

Getting a straight blade shave... ouch

A kiss in their booth

An evening well spent

I was so glad to be apart of their big day. What a fantastic wedding and an incredible reception! Cheers to Blaise & Kate.

Wedding: Adam & Ashley - 7/25/2010

I had the honor of second shooting Alex & Ashley's wedding with Mike Tsai of 4Honor Photography (blog: here). Mike gets to return the favor when I photograph Mike & Tricia's wedding next June, and I'm really looking forward to it. He's quite the gifted photographer and I learned a lot from him. Enough about me, on to the couple! The wedding and reception took place out in the country between here and Gardner, KS on a hot hot hot July weekend. Onto the shots!

#1 - getting ready...

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#6 - adorable...

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Here's to Adam and Ashley - a beautiful couple and a beautiful wedding! Oh, and thanks, Mike!

Wedding: Sarah And Sean - 7/17/2010

There's a first time for everything, and this was my first solo wedding. I was referred to Sarah and Sean through a good friend, and the couple was just awesome to work. I was surprised to learn (and maybe even a little relieved), that they just wanted the bare minimum for coverage. Seriously! No getting ready shots, no fun bridal party candids, just the formal wedding sort of obligatory family pictures. I almost had to convince the bride to let me shoot during the wedding, but thankfully her mother did that for me. They did request that I photograph the reception, however, which was a blast! Here are a couple from the special day.

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#6 - toast!

And then there was much dancing to be had. I was really surprised at the willingness of everyone to get on the dance floor! The ladies in that family really know how to have fun!

Wedding: John & Maddie - 3/19/2010

First wedding of 2010, alright! Well, not really an official wedding, but my closest friend John's wedding! I played the part of a groomsman while Keith Montgomery played official photographer. However, when John & Maddie's official photog time ran out during the reception, I got to step in and take some fun candids. I love this sort of stuff.

#1 - The groom getting crazy...

#2 - it's a dance party...

#3 - flattering...

#4 - newly wed...

#5 - exiting to snow in March

It was an incredibly beautiful wedding and an exceptionally fun reception! Congratulations, John & Maddie K!

Wedding: Tom & Shannon - 7/11/2009

I had the opportunity this weekend to assist a retired but gifted photographer shoot one of my good friend's weddings. Actually, this was the first wedding that I've actually had deliverables from, and it was very exciting! I think I'm addicted to the responsibility, and I love it. Here are just a couple shots:

The Church

the groom & his best man...

at the altar...

a vow...

a delicious cake...

the first dance...

Not too shabby for a first attempt! I really can't wait to do more of these to hone my skills.