Leah & Jaeson were married in September in a small town in Vermont (I posted their sneak peek here). The sculpture garden where they had the ceremony and reception was quintessential Vermont – rustic, elegant and peaceful. The day couldn’t have been more beautiful, the light was perfect. Their photos have become some of my very favorite that I’ve ever taken – for that reason, I have been putting off posting their wedding. Selfish, I know. But also artist insecurity. Every time I share photos from a session, I get nervous – these aren’t facts and numbers here, they’re someone’s treasured memories, as seen through my eye. What if my vision doesn’t do justice to them

? Rather, what if how I captured their once in a lifetime day isn’t how they want to remember it? I know it might seem silly, but it can be downright scary to put yourself, your work, your creative side “out there” and hope that others can see and appreciate it.

And just as scary as it can be, it is also fulfilling times ten when you get an email back like this: …the pictures are absolutely beautiful!! You did such a phenomenal job. It took (us) a while to get through them because we looked at and chatted about each and every one!! It must have taken you forever to go through all of them…thank you again for all you’ve done. It’s so amazing to be able to re-live our wedding through your pictures and we are so fortunate that you were the ones capturing such a special night for us.

That right there outweighs any nervousness I may feel in my stomach. It’s why I do this. And why I love this so much. Thank YOU, Leah & Jae, thank you.

Without further rambling from me…Leah & Jae’s wedding day.My always fabulous wedding partner Sarah Phillips went over to the guys’ hotel to get some shots of them getting ready – she took these next two.
I think I could have shot in this light for another hour if we had time. Leah, you are simply gorgeous!
Sarah also took this shot of the reception, I love all the candlelit paths and how clear the night was – it was the day before a full moon, so the sky was just beautiful.
What wedding reception is complete without a bonfire? This was SO cool – and so appropriate, I think the weather was in the 40s that night!

Leah & Jaeson, it was an honor to photograph your wedding! Thank you both for everything, you guys are just wonderful people to know. I’m so lucky to have been a part of your day!