There are so many things that make this post unique::::
So, I’ll start with that which is most personal to me….my friendship with Erin. Erin was my first friend in college. We had both embarked on the journey of architectural school and immediately clicked. Although we would be considered by some as opposite in ways, our friendship just made sense! We have both grown so much over the past 10 years and it’s hard to describe in words how wonderful it was to see Erin marry her husband Brad this past Saturday afternoon.
Erin has taught me lots over the years about life and loyalty; now, she’s inspiring others with her love. The love that she and Brad have for each other is SO genuine, and I couldn’t be happier for them. And guess what?! <–I was a guest for Erin + Brad’s wedding!! It was the first time in so long that I attended a wedding without my camera…and for this day in particular, I was a bridesmaid. 🙂
Erin’s bridals were EXTRA special for this reason and more:::
This was also my first “joint” photoshoot with another photographer. Erin + Geoffrey were there as well and I thoroughly enjoyed shooting by their side. I have so much respect for this couple as photographers and as people and I’ve really enjoyed our friendship over the past few years. We’ve both dabbled in film, have strong visions for the future of our businesses, and just have fun together!
For the shoot, Sara Buteaux contributed her MAD skills at hair/makeup as well. Erin, like most of the bride’s I work with, does not wear lots of makeup on a daily basis. But with Sara, she’s always able to find and accentuate a bride’s NATURAL beauty…even when they’re not used to wearing a lot of makeup!
And lastly, Mia of Root Floral Designs created two GORGEOUS bouquets…I mean SERIOUSLY the second bouquet shown below was one of my ALL-TIME favorites!!!!!! The colors were out of this world! And she also made two sweet flower crowns to incorporate during the shoot.
The pictures at the upper portion of this post were of Erin’s bridal gown. She wore this for an intimate wedding at a barn in Arnaudville where Brad saw her for the first time, shared their hand-written vows … and solidified their union as husband and wife. After the ceremony and first dance, Erin changed into her reception dress (seen in the lower portion of this post), so that she could party “fabulously” and comfortably at the Blue Moon Saloon. 😉
There was rain, and traffic, and all the elements that can occasionally interfere with the flow of a session, but with all the awesomeness happening on this day, it came together like magic glue! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone for participating. It was an awesome experience and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. <3
