Some new great shots

I had the pleasure of shooting Brandy and Jonathan's wedding this past Saturday, and it was wonderful!!

While we were at the rehearsal, this hawk flew in and perched not 8 feet above the pastor's head!! It was incredible!! I had to snap several pics of it because it was so close, and didn't seem to be bothered, at all, by 12+ people being so close to it.

Well, once we got a chance to talk, the family told me that there was a significance to the hawk being there. Jonathan's late grandfather was known to have the "eyes of a hawk" and could "see like a hawk". They were blown away that a hawk had come to make an appearance!! I don't know what I believe about that, but I do know that I've never been that close to a hawk, and gotten pictures of it, and never known one to be that close to people for that long a period of time. It was truly amazing!
Then, there is the shot of grandpa walking down the aisle, and the wind catching Brandy's veil. It was one of those once in a lifetime shots, that I actually prayed to God while pushing the shutter, that I hadn't missed it!! It's one of my favorite shots EVER!! I love the expression on his face!! Shots like these make me smile from ear to ear!! :)

Here's another shot that tells a story. It's grandpa and grandma kissing Brandy on the cheeks, and her face says it all! It's a great moment captured in time.

Then, after the wedding, we took a walk across Falls Park to shoot some more shots of the couple, and used the sun's reflection off a buildings' windows to provide the light on their faces. It made for a really dramatic look.

We started shooting at the Marriott hotel, and I just had to use the amazing bed in the room. I had to employ one of our simple, but effective lighting techniques for this one, because it was just begging for some dramatic effects.

Then, I hopped out of the truck this morning to shoot some of these.....I think they're Irises, but not sure.....maybe you can correct me. All I know is that I like them, and the morning light just spoke to me.

I wish I could share some of the recent bridal sessions I've been doing, lol. But, you'll just have to wait for those...... :)