Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride by Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer Jessie Mary

I'm not an emotional person at weddings. I adore the stories of each day, the energy, being invited into such personal moments, and capturing your stories to preserve for future generations. If anything gets to me, it's the dads. When I see the look on the father of the bride, I just think of my hubby one day being there with our daughter. It just pops into my head for a second, as I focus on … [Read more...]

One more peak {Longview Wedding Photography}

Father Daughter Dance - Longview Wedding

The groom and his men seemed to have extra fun smoking cigars, late in the reception, at Melanie & Adam's wedding. And what a hug Dad gives to his daughter after their dance! … [Read more...]

Father of the Bride {Portland Wedding Photography}

Portland Oregon Weddings - Father of the Bride

The expression on Jennifer's dad's face just says it all. This is one of those shots, where at first I look at and say "oh but I should have opened up the lens more for background blur" or such. Then I just look at the moment, and realize it just doesn't matter. No one else was around this corner, where he was sitting. It's a chance for the bride to see her dad looking so happy and yet … [Read more...]

One year to the day {Salem Wedding Photography}

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On August 22nd 2008, Kayla & Skyler met. They were in a friend's wedding party at the Gateway Community Church in Salem, Oregon. One year later, the two chose to have their own wedding at the same site. The look on Kayla's father's face in this picture makes me think of what it will be like to see my daughter (who is only a toddler) get married. It stirs up all sorts of emotion in me. … [Read more...]

Our Lady of Lourdes {Vancouver Wedding Photography}

Once at the church, the bride and her party hung out in the limo waiting for the ceremony to begin. I got to jump in a couple times for a few shots, and could sense the anticipation. The groom was outside the church with his men, as the wedding guests arrived and got seated. I went in and out of the church a few times so that I could photograph the couple outside and the guests inside. I was … [Read more...]