10/24/2025
Each wedding day holds their own set of special memories and circumstances that is the uniqueness of “their day”. Sometimes it’s things we plan for, other times it’s something out of our control…. Mainly weather.
We always have these visions in our head of the “perfect day”. And more times than not, that just doesn’t happen. It can be incredibly hard to pivot and release those dreams when it’s not something you can know until the week of your wedding. This sweet couple dreamed of an outdoor ceremony in a wide open pasture. It would have been completely them. But leading up to their day the weather was not on their side. Temps dropping over night and extremely gusty winds were the prediction.
When I tell you I prayed and prayed and prayed for a wind break for outdoor photos, I mean it. I knew photos were so important to Desire and I wanted so badly to be able to deliver what she had in her mind. The morning of their day, my second shooter and I drove around desperately trying to find some solid tree lines in the right direction so it would help the wind situation. The Lord was so kind. Right at the church where they were getting ready was the perfect tree line.
All this to say, just a reminder that photos don’t always show the whole story. They are beautiful. They are snapshots of time frozen to be remembered forever. But there is always something behind the curtain that you can’t see. Stress over wind. Sadness over your perfect day going out the door. That special friend or family member that can’t make it.
It’s why it’s so important to hire someone with experience. If you trust your photographer, I encourage you to release all that to them. They will work hard to do everything in their power to get you beautiful images, regardless of location and all the uncontrollable circumstances. Something beautiful happens when we get all those thoughts and emotions out. Kinda throw your hands up in the air so to speak. We let go of our expectations and make space to really appreciate the what is. The photos then become YOUR memories. You can see them for the beautiful treasures they are. Not all the ways you wished they were.
When you drive away. You will be starting your marriage. And whatever happens with all those details and wedding day is just a little snippet in time. Your marriage is the real gift you’re walking away with.
Congratulations Caleb and Desiree! I'll forever be thankful you chose me to capture this insanely special day!