Ashley and Brandon's Lakeside Wedding

So this is from back in Sept., but I thought I'd share it anyways.
I try to do one free wedding a year to a deserving couple, and this was the one for 2009. Her father passed, leaving behind his wife and 4 daughters.The family could barely afford a wedding... so Mom mustered up what she could and threw her daughter a little wedding. They had lined up a photog from....wait for it... Craigslist, and guess what? He flakes ONE week before the wedding. This is where we stepped in. We got wind of this sad story since they're locals and we live in a VERY small town. So we showed up and captured their memories for them for free... They were very thankful, and we were very happy to help. The only problem? BRIGHT sun and a ceremony at 1:00 in the afternoon... so pardon the shadows.
Anyways, enough babble... CC and comments are always welcome

1. isn't she just gorgeous!?

VERY nice pictures, it is good to see a good samaritan like yourself who helps people within your comminity free of charge, God bless you mate...

...and it's even nicer to see that the quality of images aren't skimped either

glad to see someone saved the day for the couple
#1 is my fav

So nice of you to step in and be their photographer! I really love the processing on #s 4 & 5.

I really enjoyed these. The ring shot is very nice. Also the swing on the beach was nicely done. Very creative touch.

really nice job! great story too!

Kudos to you and a great job done.

Next year the wedding party should book the same craigslist photographer and cancel on him one week at a time.
Shawn

they are all great, but I looooooooooooooove #4
very nicely done =)

LOVE #2 great job!!

djvkool wrote in post #9805707
VERY nice pictures, it is good to see a good samaritan like yourself who helps people within your comminity free of charge, God bless you mate...

...and it's even nicer to see that the quality of images aren't skimped either

Thank you so much

Andi 1969 wrote in post #9805939
glad to see someone saved the day for the couple
#1 is my fav

Thanks.... they were very grateful

cmcp wrote in post #9807082
So nice of you to step in and be their photographer! I really love the processing on #s 4 & 5.

Thank you... one of my fav recipes, too!

newb2pro_1day_or_so wrote in post #9807402
I really enjoyed these. The ring shot is very nice. Also the swing on the beach was nicely done. Very creative touch.

Thanks... although bright, we really had some beautiful blue skies that day... had to take advantage

AmberTillman wrote in post #9808817
really nice job! great story too!

Thank you

FISHNUTS wrote in post #9810531
Kudos to you and a great job done.

Next year the wedding party should book the same craigslist photographer and cancel on him one week at a time.
Shawn

Thanks! I know, right!?

Accessoire wrote in post #9810673
they are all great, but I looooooooooooooove #4
very nicely done =)

Thank you

Ampersand. wrote in post #9811346
LOVE #2 great job!!

Thankya much! I love that shot, too... although it's not technically correct... it still sits with me really well.... it reminds me of an old Hawaiian wedding photo

That was good of you to do that!!! So kudos to you! You did well on the photos too. Great job all around!

picturecrazy wrote in post #9812933
That was good of you to do that!!! So kudos to you! You did well on the photos too. Great job all around!

Thanks, Lloyd
Night owl, too, huh?

FamilyJules wrote in post #9812960
Thanks, Lloyd
Night owl, too, huh?

No, not usually. The little runt keeps me busy until he goes to bed for the night. Only then can I START getting all the stuff done around the house. Which usually keeps me up a lot later than I care for. hahaha.

Gorgeous, despite any challenges you had! Love that ring shot.

picturecrazy wrote in post #9815531
No, not usually. The little runt keeps me busy until he goes to bed for the night. Only then can I START getting all the stuff done around the house. Which usually keeps me up a lot later than I care for. hahaha.

Hahaha, oh the joys of parenthood I'm sure your world has been turned upside down.... and I'm sure it's totally worth it

Michelle Brooks Photography wrote in post #9815596
Gorgeous, despite any challenges you had! Love that ring shot.

Thanks, Michelle!