Rejani + Lejoe : modern events {indian creek, il}
- January 29, 2010 -
To end of last year’s shoots, I had the honor of capturing the formal engagement ceremony of Rejani and Lejoe, in Indian Creek, Illinois. Rejani is from Baltimore, and it was awesome to see both families come together to celebrate their plans for marriage. I started out at Lejoe’s house for a quick prayer before the ceremony.
We then headed over to the beautiful St. Mary Of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Illinois for the engagement ceremony.
An Indian ceremony tradition for engagements that I love is when the two fathers hug-
After the ceremony, we headed back to Lejoe’s house for a luncheon. They did an amazing job decorating their place!
I was able to steal the two of them away for about 5 minutes for a mini-shoot, and we made the most of it!
Lejoe and Rejani, thanks for letting me serve you guys during your engagement. I wish you all the best as you prepare for the wedding day this year, and married life from then on!
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Ask me anything! (within reason :))
- January 13, 2010 -
So I’ve been stuck in front of my computer for what feels like 75% of my days recently, so I jumped on the formspring.me bandwagon, an online site dedicated to simply answering questions! I decided to do a video post answering one of the questions I got there, so I hope you enjoy it. If you have any follow up questions or anything else that you would want me to answer (either on the form or as a video response), hit up the comments, or just post over at formspring. Enjoy!
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Susie + Shawn : modern weddings {troy, mi}
- January 4, 2010 -
For the last wedding in 2009, these two threw an amazing party! They didn’t let a little weather scare mess up their day at all, and everything worked out beautifully. It was very obvious throughout the circumstances wouldn’t hinder the joy they had this day, which made the whole wedding turn out amazing from start to finish. Big ups to Brett Maxwell for second shooting for me at this wedding.
I started the day at Susie’s house as she got ready for her big day.
The ceremony was held at the beautiful St. George Orthodox Church in Troy, Michigan.
It’s always a big deal in these Indian Christian ceremonies for the groom to tie the “thali” around the neck of his bride- strands of thread taken from the wedding sari. I’ve never seen anyone mess it up yet, but it’s still a stressful moment! :)
The skies cleared up just enough for us to head out to Dodge Park for a few relaxed portraits with the bridal party. Massive props to the lovely ladies for braving the cold!
I then stole Susie and Shawn for a bit…two people in love make my job EXTREMELY easy :)
The reception was held the Royalty House in Warren, Michigan, where they put on a show to remember! From start to finish, everyone enjoyed themselves and were greatly entertained during the reception.
The big finish for Susie and Shawn was their young adult/youth ministry at the church they serve at all came together and put together a MASSIVE bhangra performance. They had know idea it was coming, and were so surprised at each group of friends that came out and took part in it.
Now…I’ve seen (and been in) my share of choreographed dances at weddings, but I’ve never seen people jump off ladders. Seriously!? Baller.
The party kept going through the night…these guys LOVE to dance!
Susie and Shawn, it was such a blessing to serve you guys in this way. I’m so excited for what’s in store for you this upcoming year and wish you all the best!
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Elisabeth + Andy : modern weddings {teaser}
- January 3, 2010 -
2010 has arrived. Baller.
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