Schumacher Wedding

I was recently blessed with the opportunity of attending the wedding of my closest childhood friend.  Mark and I were inseparable as kids and have remained close to this day.  Mark married the love of his life, Meredith, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee, Illinois.  The church is very special to me as Mark and I attended the school there from kindergarten through eighth grade.  I stood up in the wedding but I was also able to sneak away at times to get a few pictures.  The entire night was great and I'm so thankful I was there to celebrate.  Congratulations guys from Michelle, Austin, and me!

The program

Mark and Meredith at the rehearsal

Immanuel's organ

 

Close up on Mark

Mark waiting his turn for pictures after the ceremony

Woohoo!!  

 

Our Wedding!

Michelle and I got married in Berlin, Ohio on December 20th.  We stayed in our own little log cabin at Donna's Premier Lodging.  We had a private ceremony in our cabin in front of the fire place and read our own vows.  It was a really great night and Amish country was beautiful :)  We both couldn't be happier!  Here's a couple pictures taken outside the day of.  Michelle looked gorgeous and she was really patient with me taking pictures of her in the snow.  We did take frequent breaks inside to warm her up though :)

I brought the shotgun as a prop.  I think Michelle had other intentions...

She was such a trooper being out there in the cold! 

Little shed next to our log cabin

Naughty and Nice

Christine really seemed to enjoy her day and she completely lit up the area.  I really loved her wide range of facial expressions... here's a few of my favorites.  I can't post pictures of her man so I have to get a little creative :)

Perfect expression

This was near the end of the day.  I also have pictures of them choking
each other.  They're perfect for each other :)

Proud father walking his daughter down the aisle at 10:10
on 10/10/2010.  She timed it perfectly.  

Oh the Kelly girl photo shoot.  Feel privileged to be a part of it!

I did my best to crop the cleavage but I was fighting a losing battle

So the ladies helped me out!  

Wedding Prep

Here's more pictures from the wedding this past weekend at Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, SC.  

  

Christine getting ready -- she looked beautiful :)  

Michelle and Austin.  He was looking pretty sharp, not gonna lie.  

Best Man, hanging out before the ceremony began

The music was provided by two fantastic musicians from the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra.  Check out their site for more info.

Wedding at Magnolia Plantation

I just got back from a holiday weekend in Charleston, SC.  Visiting the old stomping grounds was great and I was so thankful to get to see Michelle, her family and a few of my close friends.  Here's the first round of pictures from the wedding.

Kelly family before the ceremony began

Michelle and Austin

The Kelly girls getting goofy...definitely more to come on this photo shoot :) 

Maid of Honor 

Jade Water Designs

Earlier this summer I took some photos for Jade Water Designs out of Charleston, SC at the Daniel Island Club.  Here's a handful of my favorites from the day.  Click here to check out Jade Water Designs site and blog.  Thanks Thuy and the rest of the Jade Water Designs team for the great experience!  

Wedding Portraits

Thank you Michelle for being my model at the wedding.  You looked beautiful, as always :)

Schuldt Wedding

My brother got married this past weekend outside of Akron, OH.  I was very honored to be the best man but I did have some time to get a few pictures.  Here's some of my favorites :)  Congratulations you two!

Engagement Ring

I spent some time today practicing for pictures to take at my brother's wedding in a couple months.  I really love close up photography and I finally took some time to work on my manual focus skills.  Live view works wonders for seeing where you're focusing!