A beautiful summer day, an awesome couple, and shooting with my friend Aaron Varga – the trifecta for an amazing wedding day! Ok, there were more factors that made the day even better, like the fun bridal party and fantastic venue, but then what would I call it? Quint-fecta?
Anywho, you may remember Maria and Josh from their engagement session, where we roamed the streets of Butler and found some pretty cool spots for photos. It was so great to work with them again!
Love Maria’s shoes.
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As I was looking for a good spot to photograph the rings, I noticed that the family Bible was sitting open on the coffee table. This book does not collect dust in Maria’s house; there are so many passages highlighted and tagged with stickies that you know how loved and used it is on a daily basis. Maria says Psalm 91 is one of her mother’s favorites.
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Maria has the cutest little sister ever. It is so sweet how close they are.
One of the things I love about having a second shooter: while I’m getting a shot like this…
Aaron is getting a shot like this at the same time:
Oh, and he’s there to photograph me doing ridiculous things like laying on the ground. Yes, I will do anything to get the shot!
I love to see a big Greek wedding dance!
The best part was being bombarded by a flying beach ball, lol.
Aaron and I have such a good time shooting together; as he said on his blog, we are both complete photo geeks who feed off of each others enthusiasm for creating cool and unique images.  Behold, the result of our collaborative thinking!
Sooo romantic.
Maria and Josh, I had such a nice time with you again – thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day! (((Hugs))) Sandy
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Ceremony: St. Fidelis Church
Reception: Butler Country Club
Flowers: The Bloomery
Cake: Mimi’s Bake Shoppe
Entertainment: Red Hot Chameleon
Tiffany Bender - You are a true talent my friend! Congrats to the happy couple!
Sandy - Aww, thanks Tiffany! :o)
Travis Wyatt - I’ve subscribed to your rss feeds for a while and just loving the work you produce.
Sandy - Thanks so much, Travis!
Josh - Sandy, these pictures are beautiful! Thank you so much for being such a big part of our special day. You rock!
Aaron - These are terrific! You really captured some great reactions and moments during the ceremony and I really like the wide shot of them both with the stained glass behind them. Beautiful detail photos as always, and I love the lighting during the first dance. And those last two pics are proof that we need to collaborate way more often :) Outstanding!
Sandy - Thanks so much, Josh! It was absolutely my pleasure!
Sandy - Thanks, Aaron!
Amanda - Every time you post a wedding I think – I can’t wait till my wedding because I want photos like this with ME in them! (ok me AND sean – and maybe some other people…) Maria’s dress is fabulous! I love the black and whites of her getting ready and the shots at the country club. I totally busted out in giggles when I scrolled down and saw the one of you laying on the ground. I’ve so been there – anything for the shot. Thank goodness Anna doesn’t take my picture when I’m being crazy! Great wedding photos – I want to see more – I can’t get enough!
Amanda - P.S. Cake shot = Nom nom nom ..
Sandy - Thanks, Amanda! I can’t wait for your wedding, too!!
Dee Dee - Sandy,
I am completely amazed by your talent…..if a picture says a thousand words – yours say a million. You couldn’t have captured the day any better. These are gorgeous!
Dee Dee (Josh’s mom)
Sandy - Thank you so much, Dee Dee!
Suzanne - Beautiful work!!!! Those last two shots took my breath away!