A few years ago, a friend asked me to photograph her wedding. I remember how nervous I was, how I planned almost a year in advance with her, getting advice from many mentors along the way, and praying that I’d be able to provide images for her that would last a lifetime. Prayer, prayer prayer, and lots of prayer. That day, I felt like adrenaline, and good feelings, and especially love kept me going. I didn’t even feel exhausted when the evening ended. To this day, I still feel that way. When my equipment’s packed up and I’m hugging the bride and groom and wishing them well on their honeymoon. Love keeps me going.

Truth be told, weddings are my favorite moment in life to photograph. I get to meet such amazing couples, hear their story, and get challenged to document their love story. No two stories are alike.

I always pray before I get out of the car and lug my equipment to where the bride is getting ready, that I will be able to use a talent that God has blessed me with, to help the couple always remember their day. Prayer, prayer, prayer, and more prayer.

Here are some of my favorites along the journey…

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There’s a saying I believe in: if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. My ‘work’ has been a journey of love stories. Love keeps me going. My only hope is that the journey continues. Prayerfully, of course.

There are too many happy moments in our lives, fueled by love, to dwell on the less than savory ones.

I hope love keeps you all going as well.

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