Jordan booked me last June for her wedding this December. I always love it when I get longer bookings because I know the bride is really on top of things and getting her planning taken care of. The down side is that I feel like the weddings will never get here and I am already ready to meet and photograph my new couples. Anyway it finally came time for their engagement session and these two did not disappoint!
Matt’s last name is Swinney. I think he’s the mayor or something.
Jordan’s mom teaches dance so of course she has a few moves. I’m ready to see them at the wedding.
Go ahead and mark down July 26, 2009. That’s the day after Davi & Jonathan get married. I can pretty much promise you I’ll be putting up images from their wedding ASAP. These two just know how to look good and in love in front of a camera.
Before we get to the images though, I just HAVE to share this little story. We started at their house and while they were doing an outfit change Davi’s mom and I had this conversation: _______________________
Mom: I just wanted you to know that I love your work and look at your website all the time. Your pictures are amazing.
Alex: Thank you. I’m really excited about some of the ones we have already done today. I think they are going to come out really good.
Mom: Well, I’m a bit biased, but I would have to agree with you. I mean, they are both very good looking, and you are good looking and your work is so good.
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Now I have no idea what my looks have to do with anything, but Davi’s mom just became my favorite 2009 MOB. :)
Anyway, since EVERYONE was so good looking, we got so many great images it was hard to settle on which ones to blog.
Jonathan proposed on these tennis courts so these were extra fun.
I really like this one.
One of my very favorites
So they are reading these books together are part of their pre-marrige counseling and it was fun to work them into the session. (The cool thing is Danielle and I read the same book way back in 2001 when we were engaged.) Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.
This one happened while Jonathan was reading the “intimacy” section out loud. (You’ll have to talk to them to find out what he said.)
Jonathan served 4 years and Davi really wanted some images with his uniform. This one was my favorite.
Many of you may remember Lauren & Brent’s wedding. (That’s them up at the top of my site.) Anyway, Brent Facebooked me today to let me know that their wedding was featured on a super cool wedding website. It is an honor anytime someone takes notice of your work, but when it’s such a fun site like Rock n Roll Bride that makes it even more fun.
Be sure and poke around the site. You’ll get tons of great ideas for your wedding and have a blast seeing what others are up to in the wonderful world of cool weddings.
OK, so I’m pretty sure the LAST thing you expected to find on a wedding photographer’s blog was a post about March Madness and college basketball, but hear me out. This will be worth it I promise.
Once a client books me one of the first things I get back from them is a little Q&A form to fill out. It has basic contact info, names, numbers, emails, but it also has some random questions just so I can get to know you guys in a bit of a more personal way. I can’t wait to get my little form back as soon as a couple has booked and I’m always a bit sad when it takes them a while to get it filed out. (Yes Davi, I’m looking your way. :) )
Anyway, one of the questions is What is your favorite thing to do together as a couple? You know what no one has ever put. Go out to eat at a fancy place, spend lots of money on a beach vacation, or talk about ways we can get better cars.
It’s always little things like crossword puzzles, board games, and playing Mario Kart. The reason that is so great is because those are the things that make up “real” married life. It’s not always out to eat and new car stereos. Sometimes it’s just leftovers and an old movie and if you can find the joy in that, then you are already off to a great start and long life together.
Anyway, for the past 5 years our little family has done Bracket Time or March Madness. You pick teams, see who wins the first round, then pick again and keep going till it’s over. It’s so funny because I think one of our kids has one 2 or 3 out of the 5 times. Of course there are prizes and trash talking, of course our kids have no idea which team is better or worse, of course it’s a blast and we can’t wait to do it again next year.
So here is my challenge to you. Do a bracket with your fiance/significant other. I’m just warning you now ladies. He’ll be excited and confused if you bring this idea up, and he is a man, so of course he has a fragile ego so go easy on him if you end up winning.
I have listed a few ideas/rules for you to try out.
1. Only pick one round at a time. That way you get a fresh start and are always still “in” the game.
2. Set up the prizes ahead of time. You can do a general 1st and 2nd place prize or be more specific and say if you win you get this and if he wins he get that.
3. If you see him turning into a competitive “guy” then just let him win and know in the back of your mind that you are better than him. :)
