11.09.2009

in october i flew back to cape girardeau missouri to photograph LAURA DOMBROWSKI'S wedding. laura is an amazing photographer here in denver even though i have photographed over 130 weddings now, i have to admit, i was a bit nervouse shooting for a peer. laura was completely gracious, never once suggesting a photo that i should take. congrats you guys. a big thank you to MICHELLE HUESGEN of UNTAMED HEART she is an amazing talent and helped captured some truly incredible photos.

i would like to introduce a new little feature that you will see here from time to time...that is bride guest bloggers. so without further ado, here is laura's take on her wedding day.

Wahhooooo!!!! I am married!

Being a photographer and having photograph about 100 weddings and having been a bridesmaid 9 times, I had seen it all. And when it came to planning my wedding, I really had a good grasp on what I wanted.

Again, having attended so many weddings, I didn't think I would be nervous at all. I was wrong. I was incredibly nervous. I am used to being behind the camera and being the center of attention was really freaking me out. Once I got my dress on, had a glass of champagn and saw Andrew for the first time the nerves melted away.

There is nothing I would do differently expect instead of getting my nails done the morning of the wedding day I shouldn't have played golf. That would have made me more relaxed.

I think Andrew and I seeing each other before the ceremony was the best decision. I love this idea as a photographer and now as a bride. It was romantic just being us two. The "portrait session" was more like us hanging out rather than a stiff photo shoot. Exactly what we wanted.

My advice to all the engaged couples out there. Hire the best photographer you can and that you feel the most comfortable with. Just what if your wedding day is perfect, just what if it is the best day of your life. And as a photographer, just what if you have the most amazing light, that should not be wasted on a amateur!

Thank you James! You were a joy to work with.

* a note about comments. in an effort to see who is reading/viewing my blog i am offering a free 11x14 custom print to laura & andrew if i reach 25 comments on this post...come on now, help 'em out! (only one more comment to go)