Well I finally got the chance to do what most photographers aim to do at some point. I got to photograph a wedding. I got to tag team alongside a very talented photographer, Amber Lee of Amber Lee Photography, and the whole time I was gearing up for it, I was shakin’ in my knickers.
I mean, this is a wedding. Someone’s magical moments. I better not flub this up. What if my camera craps out on me? What if I forget to put in my memory card? Or worse yet, leave the lens cap on?? Is Hope nuts? I’m not ready for this. She’s crazy. Yep, spaghetti squash kinda’ crazy. I think I must have had a million trips to the bathroom trying to get the butterflies under control before I left. I can’t go. I’m sick. I have to go. Um, no. I mean to the wedding. OMG, what am I going to do? What if I get lost and can’t find my way to the ceremony? Oh yeesh.
I think I thought every horrible thought a photographer can muster up before knocking on that door. What if this is the wrong door? What if I’m in the wrong part of the city? I’m such an idiot. Ohhhhhh…..
Within 15 minutes of being invited in by Sally and Yvonne, I found friends for the day. Or maybe longer. These people were NICE! And friendly, and relaxed, and just well, so darn happy. That made me happy and oh how the day followed suit.
What a perfect wedding Yvonne and Dan had. Her daughter by her side, a belly full of babies, a beautiful day, a beautiful ceremony, lots of laughs, and just a wee smidge of rain.
Thank you for letting me help you keep some of those memories with you. It was a real joy to follow you around, playing paparazzo for the day. The hardest part now, is narrowing down the gazillion and one photos I have of your wedding. Oh my! Stay tuned though, an album full of photos are just around the corner....
Gawd - you had ME crying, Heather...
ReplyDeleteI know we've talked about this at length, but let it be said publicly that not for a second did I doubt your ability, enthusiasm, and integrity. I would never have put the task before you if i didn't think you were ready and capable.
I'm SO happy for you. And SO happy for the family! (And SO happy they'll have a CD and can STOP PESTERING ME AT WORK about where they are... lol)
And let it be publicly noted that I still think you're still a wee bit crazy ;0) for thinking that but I'm glad you had more confidence in me that I had. I would never have had such a fantastic opportunity otherwise. It turned out to be such a fun day with really wonderful people. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I have dried my tears enough to be able to type. I do not know how I can ever thank you enough Heather, they look amazing and these are only a few! Thank you so much!!! The pearl pictures will be hung on my wall forever!!
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You are so funny Heather. I love reading your blog posts. You did such a wonderful job. I love the collage. What a wonderful collection to remember such a touching moment. You have definitely found your true calling! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Heather!
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