If I’ve learned anything over the last few years shooting weddings, it’s that you really have to be ready for anything and everything to go wrong on a wedding day. I’m not sure why, but chaos tends to reign on wedding days, regardless of the amount of preparation that goes into it, and you have to be calm, flexible and creative when you encounter challenges and setbacks. The challenge on Amna’s wedding day came in the form of a massive thunder storm threatening to ruin her outdoor ceremony. The start time for her ceremony came and went, and the rain didn’t show any signs of lightening up. Then, as if by magic, the clouds dried up and Amna descended a puddle-filled aisle to begin her life together with Dave.
What made this day special for me was the fact that regardless of what went wrong, Amna remained cheerful and calm, and it reminded me of the importance of connecting and working with the right clients. She had every reason to be upset, and yet she continued to smile and laugh with her bridesmaids as if she didn’t have a care in the world. This is why I love my job so much. I get to work with beautiful, classy, expressive, affectionate, fun couples every week, and I could not be more thankful that they invite me to celebrate and document such a special time in their lives.
I wanted to take these shoes home with me. They’re fabulous!
Who doesn’t love a little Coco Mademoiselle?
I had fun with their rings!
Amna, honey, you are GORGEOUS!
These next two photos really sum up the way that I want my brides to feel on their wedding day: confident, classy, and fabulous!
I love that Dave chose a gray suit rather than a traditional black tux. And check out those shoes! He was stylin’
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Winiarczyk!
The rain was returning fast, so we had to fly through the after-ceremony photos. Luckily for me, Amna and Dave are a seriously attractive couple and making them look good didn’t take much time! Haha.
Pasquale - These photos truly capture the beauty, love, and fun that was shared on such a magnificent day!!! Congratulations, once again, to the beautiful couple!!!
Saad - Amazing photos. Yall look great! Congrats on the special day! Dave’s white shoes rock. How killer.
Alejandra - Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple! So glad we were there to share your special day… Love you guys!!
Tariq bin hendi - So cool. The day was so awesome, even with the rain and these photos really bring the day to life. Thank u.
Stephanie Marburger - AMAZING photographs, absolutely love tehm!
Jane Siegmund - Beautiful,beautiful pictures!!! Job well done!!
Pilar Rodero - Amna, congratulations!!!! You were really looking stunning!!! Great pictures of one of the most important days of your life! Hope to see you soon!!!!
Gretchen - Lauren you did such a wonderful job capturing such a beautiful couple. Dave and Amna are such a fun couple and it comes out nicely in the pictures.
Sonia Goiburu - Dave & Amna!! What a beautiful pictures, they are perfect!!! I loved to be there, I really appreciate all you have done for me, looking forward to see you again, love u both!!!
Kisses from ARG
Sandra Raeder - Absolutely stunning … the bride, the groom, the venue and, without a doubt, the photography. Beautiful memories captured by a discerning eye. Excellent work!
Ashley Downs - These are Awesome!!!!! has to be one of the prettiest wedding’s i have ever seen!!! Photos were so real it was like you there:)
Amna - Lauren you guys did such an amazing job and i cant wait to see the rest of the pictures! thank you
Lina Yahya - Amna & Dave look great together!! May god shower them with all the happiness and love that they deserve
You captured the wedding beautifully and i feel i was there (although i wish i was there physically)
Love you guys and Congrats xxx
Andrew Winiarczyk - Great job on the pictures, they turned out perfect. You were able to capture how great they looked together, and how beautiful Amna was in that dress. It was a wonderful night and you captured it. Thank you!
Emma K. Harr - Ohmigoodness, those SHOES. Yes please.
And this is SO the feel I want for my future ceremony… the drama in that purple fabric is just divine. Loving it. She might have my favorite look of all the brides you’ve shot, too. And you’ve shot some really fabulous ladies!