Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Wedding: Part One

So, as I mentioned a couple of posts ago, I photographed a friends wedding last Saturday. Been busy all week organizing and editing about 400 photos. My first impression? Wedding photographers work their butts off! It's hard work. Second impression? What an honor to be trusted to capture one of the most important days in a couple's life! Thought I would share a few of my favorite photos, so here's some from "part 1" (pre-ceremony).

 Couldn't resist pulling off the road while driving into Palm Springs in the early AM and capturing the iconic wind turbines.
Bright blue desert sky... linking with Skywatch Friday



Getting ready....
Thanks for stopping by, and come back for Part 2 (the ceremony) and Part 3 (post-ceremony) photos.
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28 comments:

  1. SteffiMay 16, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Very beautiful photos for SWF,thank you for sharing!Looks like a nice weeding from your friends.Enjoy your weekend!

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  2. AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Everything looks lovely, the setting, the happy couple, even the drive into town looks great.
    You are so right about wedding photographers, they really earn their keep but the beauty they capture and produce is well worth it!

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  3. NatureStopMay 17, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Beautiful blue sky.That gown and ring are beautiful...Enjoy and have a great weekend! Looking forward to the next post!

    Shantana

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  4. eileeninmdMay 17, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Love the shot of the turbines and sky. Your wedding shots are beautiful, your friends will be very happy with your photos. Have a great weekend!

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  5. AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    Wow - these pictures are really amazing. Just wonderful!

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  6. s.cMay 17, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Great shots. About the skywatch how blue can you go but really beautiful. Thanks for showing.

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  7. magiceyeMay 17, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Loved the shot of the ring the best!!

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪May 17, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Nice shots,
    Big responsibility on being a wedding photographer! I think you are up to it though.

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  9. Gail DixonMay 17, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    A beautiful couple and beautiful shots. Love the ring nestled in the rose petals. You did a great job! That would be too much pressure for me. :/

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  10. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMay 17, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    By this small sampling it looks like you've really done it well. But oh, what a responsibility shooting a wedding! You blow it some way, there's no going back to do it over. You've got big .....!

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  11. Lap Dog KnitsMay 17, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    beautiful photos...I'm sure they have several framed and displayed in their home...can't wait to see more!!!

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  12. TexWisGirlMay 17, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    i'm sure you did a great job throughout!

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  13. LaloofahMay 17, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Love, love, love the "forest" of wind turbines, especially against that picturesquely arid backdrop.

    How nerve-wracking it must be to be charged with photographing a wedding! But they chose well - you did a beautiful job!! I just adore the photos of the wedding dress and shoes on the ornate chair, and the ring inside the rose! Wish OUR photographer had been that creative. And that photo of the bride in the mirror looks just like an oil painting! Great job!!

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  14. From The HeartMay 17, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Such beautiful photos! I like the pink roses and the one with the dress. You did a great job!

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  15. GeorgeMay 17, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    These are all wonderful photos. It's easy to see why you were asked to take photos at the wedding.

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  16. Sally in WAMay 17, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    You did awesome! These photos are priceless treasures!

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  17. SandyCarlsonMay 17, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    A beautiful couple! The rings in the flower makes for an interesting, unusual shot.

    Your Skywatch photo is amazing. So many turbines.

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  18. CarlettaMay 17, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Stunning skies above those turbines!
    Beautiful shots for the wedding scrapbook!
    LOVE the rings in the rose!!!!

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  19. Oakland Daily PhotoMay 17, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    It's clear your friends chose their photographer well. Your wedding photos are very nice. As is the blue, blue sky of Palm Springs. Getting up at the crack of dawn actually has some advantages.

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  20. Daniela AugustkaMay 17, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I look like a wedding photos. They are nice. I would also like to take pictures of a wedding.

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  21. betty-NZMay 17, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    The photos are just amazing! Good job!

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  22. MistyMay 18, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Really enjoyed the wedding pictures; looked like a lovely wedding. Enjoyed looking at rest of your blog. Thanks for commenting on my blog. :)

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  23. Small City ScenesMay 18, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Wow you are quite the photographer. Excellent shots. MB

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  24. Jeannie MarieMay 19, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    The blue in that sky is simply stunning! I came for the sky but stayed for the pre wedding shots...so lovely!

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  25. IreneMay 20, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Gorgeous wedding captures .... love to see more :)

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  26. ExploreColoradoMay 20, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Wow great pictures. Simply Beautiful.

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  27. HeatherMay 20, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Some great images. I especially like how you photographed the rings with the rose.

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  28. LizMay 31, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    A beautiful series of images! Thanks for sharing.

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