In the Arizona Desert – Fall colors come to us in December/January. That’s when we were able to capture these amazing engagement images with Christine and Geoff.
Enjoy!!
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My favorites are the last three…what about you? Which are your favorite images?
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First Look Wedding Photos are becoming more popular…6 out of 10 bridal couples will opt for the First Look in 2013. What is “The First Look” – It’s the opportunity for you to have 10 minutes alone with your groom on the wedding day. In essence, it’s seeing each other before you actually get married, just the two of you, romantic, sweet, never again repeated….Truly capturing the moment you first see each other. Then taking time to get amazing portraits of just the two of you before all the hustle and bustle of the day begins. Photographers love it because it gives us more time to get amazing photos. I wanted to give you a few reasons why doing First Look Wedding Photos is a good idea – and also a few reason some brides decide to go the traditional route. 1) It’s not traditional. Keeping with traditions can be really important to some brides and grooms. Parents might not understand either. 2) Bad Luck – Superstitious individuals say that seeing each other before the wedding can be bad luck (by the way – this superstition started way-back-when arranged marriages were the norm, parents told their children this so that kids wouldn’t back out of the marriage…Can you believe not meeting your spouse until AFTER you said “I Do”?! …… Sorry, I digress) 3) “The Moment” he first see’s you walking down the aisle won’t be the same….However, everyone is standing, blocking his view, your dad might also be in the way….so it’s hard to say when he’ll first see you anyway. (I wonder if you can tell if I’m a tad biased?) Now honestly – First Looking Wedding Photos are SO AMAZING! (yes, I’m kinda excited) and the reasons why YOU will want to do them. 1) It’s the only 10 to 15 minutes you’ll have alone all day. Think about it….when are you going to have a moment to really enjoy your wedding day together? Just the two of you? It’s a wedding DAY – let’s use more of that day and maximize the time you can spend together. 2) You’ll get more fabulous photos of yourself…(this is my favorite part)….After the First Look Wedding Photos, we’ll take you off and spend some time getting romantic, fun, stylish and emotional images. With this additional time – you’ll be able to coordinate nearing anything you want in your wedding portraits. The sky is the limit! Let’s have some fun!! 3) Once done with your portraits, we go ahead and do any other photos we want….Bridal Party, Family….again – we have the time let’s maximize. OR – take a few moments to relax and take a breather before you walk down the aisle. Again, there are so many options when you choose to do a First Look. 4) After the ceremony – what do you do now? Sunset photos, family photos (for those who weren’t there earlier)…then my clients get to enjoy a portion of the cocktail hour with their family and loved ones. (Win-Win…Great Photos plus enjoying more time with the people you want around) Some of my most favorite images were captured during the First Look….Here are some of my favorites:  Coming up to the groom from behind makes for some amazing expressions and emotions Blindfolding the groom is a great way to surprise him with your amazing-ness
Praying together around a corner before seeing each other adds a spiritual element to the best day of your life.
There is always such genuine smiles and feelings during the First Look – these will be the images you will cherish your entire life
Even if you choose to go the traditional route of not having the groom see the bride before the wedding day…you can still schedule some time together. Praying together around a corner or blindfold the groom and spend a few moments together – get creative! Take advantage of the most important day in your life and spend as much time as possible with the man of your dreams. Obviously I believe that the First Look Wedding Photos will help in telling the amazing story of your wedding day. I will always offer suggestions and ideas to my clients – but it is your wedding day and we will do exactly what you want. (Although I do a little happy dance when I find out I get to be there for the first look) What are your thoughts – are there additional Pros or Cons that you can think of? If you’ve already been married and did/didn’t do a First Look – what are your feelings about it?
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   They met while working at SunSplash – they were both Life Guarding that summer. The first thing Ryan noticed about Laura was her eyes (but she swears the first time he saw her was when she was in her swim suit – from behind). She thought he was cute and loved his fabulous dimples. They’ve been together ever since – High School Sweet Hearts. He proposed on Space Mountain – during the DROP…he had WILL YOU MARRY ME on his T-Shirt…and opened his jacket during the photo-op. When they finished the ride, he wanted to go and see the photos – but she just wanted to keep going on to the next ride. He had to convince her to stay and see his proposal photo…. Laura and Ryan are fun and love having a great time together. We shot their engagement session in Queen Creek Arizona. I can say for a fact that I’m looking forward to their wedding day….we are going to have a blast!
If you’ve been following my blog – then you know I usually have a few favorite images….I LOVE the black and white one (2nd from the bottom) and I think all the kissing photos are so great. If you had to pick only one….which ones would you choose?
Teresa and Chris are made for each other. They are so caring – He will do anything for her. And she is always there for him. Being a part of their wedding day was spectacular. The sparkler exit was fabulous – and we LOVED the chance to get out in the dark and play around with them. I just had such a hard time picking favorites…I narrowed it down to these image – but there are still so many more great ones! Location: The Clayton on the Park (fabulous wedding location)
My favorites are the alley photos with the amazing lighting and the umbrella photo (no, there wasn’t any rain…but the photo is still amazing). If you could only pick 3 favorite photos – which ones would they be? Katie and Paul were the winners from our Wedding Giveaway in February 2012 – We were thrilled to be part of their big day! It was special, elegant and so beautiful. Here are a few of our favorite images from their wedding day
I think my favorite is the last one…or maybe the Cinderella Wall photo… If you could pick a favorite – which would it be?
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Christine Benham - Love the pictures, Jill! Thanks so much! It was so fun working with you and Chris. Can’t wait to see you at the wedding.
alison - I love these, you guys look so happy! I especially like the picnic one 🙂 Good Luck!
Cathy Schwindt - Beautiful photos! She was really able to capture your love for each other. I love so many it is hard to pick a favorite!
scarlet - Christine and Geoff are the most beautiful couple inside and out. I’ve know Christine for years and her amazing and gorgeous personality shines through her every day. These pictures are absolutely gorgeous. I can’t wait to see where life takes them, and can’t wait for the wedding. 🙂
Durward Benham - These pictures are absolutely stunning! I really like the nature theme! Very well done! You both look so happy! 😀
Kim Guthrie Burch - These are absolutely beautiful. It is hard to pick a favorite but I think the “almost” kiss is really good.
Darcey - Christine and Geoff’s photos are beautiful! All the photos are gorgeous! Love the background.
Adnan M - Amazingly adorable!
Denise Maher - What amazing pictures. You two are so photogenic! A perfect couple..I am so happy for both of you!
Alison D - These pictures are gorgeous! You picked a great location. Christine and Geoff…you look like you were made for each other.
Bob Mislan - You guys look GREAT together! Can’t wait to see you both in July 🙂
Durward Benham - Great photos of a great couple!
Tina - Nice looking couple
Joe Mislan - Great shots you guys, especially the B&Ws. We are looking forward to the wedding!
Ken - What a lovely photo story, definitely captured the magical moment in the desert with an amazing couple! We’re so happy for you.
Aarti - Beautiful Photos of the Beautiful couple! Congratulations and Good Luck.
Barb - What a great job capturing the love and happiness you two share!
Bichtram - Lovely pictures. Best wishes to you both in your new journey together. Congratulations!!!!!
Nickii & Fred Hoeffler - These pictures are amazing! The winter in the desert is beautiful. One of my favorites is the black & white one were Christine & Geoff are laughing. You both deserve the best!:)
Elizabeth Benham - Christine and Geoff, all the photos look great and you must have had lots of fun making them since you both look so happy. The black and white photos look so special.
Allie West - Lovely photos, you two lovebirds !!
Rachel Tovar - Christine, you two look amazing together. These pictures are beautiful. I especially love the black and white ones. Congratulations
Jennie - I love the cuddling on the rock and the black and white with you laughing Christine!
Madicyn - Love them all! If I had to pick one it would be the candid black and white where you both look like you are sharing a giggly moment.
Sumanth-Vasu - Congratulations Ms Christine, Beautiful Pictures.
Elizabeth Vickers - What a sweet couple! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness. Love the black and white photos and the one of y’all by the river.
Best to you both,
Elizabeth
Jen Phillips - You two are absolutely precious, and your emmense love for each other radiates in every photo. So happy for you both!
Jennifer Skiffington - You two look so lovely in these photos. The desert landscape setting is gorgeous — makes me miss Arizona! My favorite picture is #6.
Jennifer Giroux - What beautiful photos! My favorites are the black and white ones, though it was difficult to choose since they are all lovely!
Amy - These are lovely! So happy for you guys!
Courtney P-F - How wonderful! I am so excited for the two of you!
Iektje Stephens - What an adorable couple!!!! Big hugs and love to them both!
Lindsey Lieneck - Beautiful! I really love that big black and white of Christine making eye contact with the camera and smiling big. I feel like she’s looking at her future. 😉
Ashleigh Larson - Love then all! So cute!! <3 <3 <3
Ashleigh Larson - Love them all! So cute!! <3 <3 <3
Janice Payne - These are beautiful pictures. You make a beautiful couple.
jote - Beautiful shots of a beautiful couple!
Ada Goericke - You are going to be such a breath taking bride, Christine! You two are a fantastic couple and I am very excited for you both!
Geoffrey Schwindt - Thanks for everything Jill!
Marcela - These are absolutely beautiful! I love the colors and the beautiful light! You captured the sweet spirit of Christine and her fiance so well! Congratulations, you two!
Courtney W - The happiness between these two was perfectly captured!
Ashley - Very cute Geoff -fa-fa. You guys look great! How exciting, for now and the years to come! They did a great job and looks like you two had fun!
Best-Ashley
Lisa - Christine and Geoff, I can feel the love! So happy for you both:). All of these photos are gorgeous.
Laura Keller - These photos are beautiful! Best of luck to you!!!
Brenna - Christine! This pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!! I remember when you two first started dating! ah this is soo exciting!! love you and am so so happy for you two!! 🙂 Congrats!
Elissa - You two are just perfect! Christine you look so beautiful and happy. Congratulations!
Mary B. - Lovely!
Lauren - Love the pictures!! Congrats Geoff and Christine, can’t wait for the wedding 🙂
Baxter - Perfect pictures! Loved the picnic theme.
Elizabeth - Beautiful! I’d have to say my favorites are in the second set with the bright background!
Susie - You both look so happy. I can’t wait for the wedding. Peanuts anyone?
Larisa - Beautiful pictures!
Susie E. - Love this couple and the beautiful photos you took, Jill! The three pictures included in the strawberry scene are beyond adorable! Great job capturing their love.
Jack - congratulations
Sumanth and Vasu - Looked like preview photos from a Hollywood movie! Adorable cast and loved the photography! Congratulations Christine and Geoff!
Angela E - Soooo super cute! Love, love love the pics! Congratulations!!!
Stephen - Aww you guys, every single one of these is so fantastic… Congratulations 😀
Frances WB - Wishing you all the best. Congratulations! These are great photos and capture this special moment in time perfectly.
meghal - you look amazing!
Traci Corn - Beautiful photos! You two look very much in love! Congratulations!