Nik and Renee Wedding

So getting ready photos are not always where Penny and I first find our inspiration, but after watching an online tutorial, we both found new love for the peaceful moments and ability to wrangle light in the way we want. I was also the make-up artist for Renee, so we had special privileges in where we set our subject. Renee is quirky, beautiful, and fun, and we felt so close to her by the time the wedding rolled around that it was our privilege to be there, and we felt honored.

Looking below, isn't she lovely?

Renee's birth mother was there to support her on her amazing Jamaica Wedding Adventure, and the hilarity that radiates from these two is palpable in their pictures.

I told Renee I would do my very best to make her a "Vogue" bride, and this was my first attempt...

Pre-wedding dance party. I will explain "daggering" another time, perhaps.

I loved this tie!! Great choice Nik. Double Windsor too, impressive....

I love the second photo above where you can see Nik's reflection. A little disjointed, and very out of character for Penny and I, but I love it for some reason nonetheless.

It would take a lot to explain the editing process on the photos below, but when Penny showed them to me, all I could do was, "oooooooo......"

So many happy tears, I totally pegged Nik as the cryer, but they tried to outdo one another, I think. I shed a few tears, I was so happy.

Often with outdoor weddings side-lit contrasty shots can be a challenge, but we had such a great time and the cross process helped to soften the harsh light. Plus people get squinty. Just so you know.

Okay! So I'm pretty proud of these. I'm not usually an effect-fan, I more like to roll with the natural, but I love how these turned out.

This was an amazing resort. We all stayed in these villas featured behind Nik and Renee, and they were all sorts of pastel, easter egg colors. I loved it!

Nice different angle thanks to Penny. We're trying to change up our composition a bit to create more variety in our portfolio.

Everyone who worked on the resort sang and smiled while they worked. I don't think it was forced, people were genuinely happy. Although if I lived in Jamaica, I don't think I would mind cleaning bathrooms if I could swim in that ocean everyday.

So much color, there weren't many opportunities for black and whites, but this one shot of Penny's made me swoon a touch.

My sunset photo...

Penny's sunset photo! I like both, but for different reasons.

BEST CAKE EPISODE EVER

Nik stepped on Renee's dress and ripped it. I think we all gasped collectively, but it was alright in the end.

And now begins the sexy dance party!

Thanks again Nik and Renee, seriously. When we told our friends we were going to Jamaica, everyone whistled and expressed little snippets of envy. We worked super hard, I think I almost kicked that guy driving the cart because of his slow-mo driving skills, and the trek through the mud was unforgettably terrifying if either of you had slipped. Our cliff hiking, sweat inducing, photo-excursion was not for the faint of heart, but I loved every single moment of it and so did Penny. We were lucky to go with you, but it was meant to be, I honestly believe that. I have never felt so blessed and tired and creative all at the same time. Thanks guys, we love you!