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Daughter of the Bride and Groom

Jessica — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:04 +0000

As I mentioned last week, I’m in the process of going through photos and adding them to my new portfolio website. After a wedding I tend to have a selection of photos that I consider the best. When I go back through the entire set later I sometimes find what I call sleepers. Somehow these photos didn’t really catch my eye earlier and suddenly I love them.

Here is a photo of one of the wedding guests holding the bride and groom’s baby daughter. The contrast of this substantial man with the delicate precious little one is what I adore here.

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Candid Wedding Portrait {Oregon Wedding Photography}

Jessica — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:06:39 +0000

I’m deep into processing wedding photos, and found a new fav of Alphonse and Danica. In the middle of shooting formals, Alphonse jumped in and gave Danica a kiss.

Home Cooked Reception {Portland Wedding Photography}

Jessica — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:03:56 +0000

I can barely cook dinner for my family of five, two of which are cats that only require a can to be opened.

This was a big celebration. Danica and Alphonse had over 300 guests, and the family cooked all the food! Not only did they cook it but it was amazing. I only sampled a little, as I was busy with the wedding photos of course, but there were piles of choices… meat patties, rice dishes, dough balls, and all sorts of Nigerian specialties.

I didn’t get to try the beautiful cake but I did sample a tiny little chocolate pastry. It was the richest chocolate I’ve ever tasted, and I am really hoping the bride and groom will share their baker’s name with me.

The wedding was like nothing I have seen before. From the breaking of the kona nut, to the parents’ speeches, and the multicultural dance, which was the highlight of the reception for me. (More about the dance in a later blog post.) I am honored to have been chosen to photograph such a unique multicultural celebration!

Ceremony {Wedding Photography}

Jessica — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:00:26 +0000

Alphonse and Danica had a beautiful wedding ceremony, with three officiants from different churches. Their family and friends filled the entire church. There was a pianist, a singer, and lots of floral arrangements. The ceremony was filled with bible readings, prayer and song.

In the photo above, the bride and groom were completely absorbed in singing. The bride had her eyes closed throughout. It was a powerful emotional moment.