Melissa and Elliott - September 3, 2006

Rain, rain, rain... said forecast for the weekend but after the storm of the century on Saturday I was hoping there was not much left up there for the Sunday. I was right ! From 'showers' and 60% chance of rain predictions on weather websites we moved to photographing the entire day in full sun ! Before I start showing all those sunny photos let's see one from the very beginning of the day. Early in the morning I started photographing Melissa getting ready:



The bridesmaids were creating good photography right along with me:



Before Melissa got into her dress she received a surprise wedding day gift from her soon to be husband. Elliott is an artist, too:



In the meantime, the guys were excersising walking in front of Jose's camera:



Morning light coming through the windows in the bride's house allowed me to create this portrait of the bride:



I love shooting in the full sun:



Melissa and Elliott were so happy together that we didn't have to try hard to get photographs like this one:



Taking the best advantage of the sun and the enviorment...



Did I mention they were one happy couple ?



When Melissa's father was leading her to the ceremony I heard somebody whisper right next to me "there's a butterfly on her flowers !". How great, it was not planned or arranged:



Captured during the ceremony:



When we feel strong, positive emotions it is important to be close to somebody you love:



Married:



There was a few minutes between the ceremony and the reception that I used to capture this natural portrait of the bride:



The rest of the day was filled with dancing, toasts, good food and quality band performances, here's one image from the first dance:



At this point I have to honor the Fathers. Their vigor and charisma on the dancefloor were unmatched:



Melissa, Eliott and their families, bridal party and guests - Thank You all for the wonderful day, making us feel very welcome and making it easy for us to create portfolio images !