I have been terrified of shooting weddings in years past. The pressure of such a momentous day made me sweat just thinking about it. What if I missed the first kiss? What if I tripped and fell when the father was giving his daughter away? What if my car broke down on the way to the reception? What if my hard drive crashed and I lost all the photos? What if the couple hated the photos? There are no do-over in weddings and the pressure has kept me away from them. However this year I decided to put my big girl panties on and try one out. Who knows, maybe I would fall in love with wedding photography? There is no way to know unless you try. So I decided to try out a wedding this year and when my friend Elisa asked me to do her wedding, no expectations, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try my hand at it.
I came fully prepared. Three bags of gear, second shooter (thank you Courtney!!!), shot lists, schedules, and lots of excitement!! The day ended up being nothing short of amazing. The privilege and honor I felt to be able to capture one of the most important days in someone’s life is beyond what words can describe. My connection with my friend’s Robert and Elisa grew to a new level as I was there during some of the most emotional and intimate moments, preserving them for their families history. I found myself fogging up the back of the camera during the ceremony trying to hold back tears so that I could stay focused.
The union I witnessed that day was so pure, so selfless, and completely divine. Thank you so much Robert and Elisa for allowing me to capture some of the most cherished moments of your new life together. I wish you all the best and love you dearly!
Photographer: Meg Borders
2nd Shooter: Courtney O’Niel
Location: Chiawana Park (Pasco, WA)
Hair: Andrea Martinez
Makeup: Tiffany Garcia
You go girl!
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