JUSTIN & ELIZABETH

I drove up to Ft. Smith on Saturday to second shoot for Lori Creech. I love when I have a chance to second-shoot. And this was a beautiful wedding to shoot! Every single detail was perfect. Elizabeth has great style and planned a beautiful ceremony and a unique, fun, and entertaining reception! (with the help of her coordinator, or course!)

The ring:


It took teamwork to get Elizabeth's gorgeous gown down when it was time for her to get dressed.


Elizabeth had a very beautiful bouquet, and all of her bridesmaids bouquets were beautiful. The bridesmaids bouquets were all different, but the flowers used for each were the same flowers that made up Elizabeth's bouquet. It was so neat! This bouquet was one of my favorites. I love calla lilies!


Elizabeth's father spoke very seriously with Justin before he gave her away. He gave Justin a list of very important guidelines he should follow in order to be a good, loving husband and leader for Elizabeth. It was very touching. Then, he lifted her veil, kissed her, and gave her away.


The two little flower girls were adorable to watch.


I love this emotional moment during the ceremony.


Justin gave Elizabeth a cute dip during the first dance.


The beautiful cake:


Justin got Elizabeth pretty good during the cake cutting......


But Elizabeth got him back! It was great!



There were dueling pianos at the reception! It was sooo much fun! So entertaining! I would definitely suggest anyone who wants some different entertainment to get these guys! :) They came in from out of state, and they were wonderful!!!


Everyone had a blast - especially the kids!




The big exit!



Thank you, Lori, for asking me to shoot with you. It was fun! And congratulations, Justin and Elizabeth! I hope you guys are enjoying Hawaii!!

~ Crystal

Amber and Jeffie

I headed down to Little Rock to shoot Amber and Jeff's engagements this weekend. And we had so much fun!!!! I absolutely love engagement shoots! Amber and Jeff are such a wonderful couple to be around. Their wedding will take place at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs in September.










You guys are amazing! And I can hardly wait for the wedding!!!!

~ Crystal

KIDDOS!

Everyone knows I love to shoot weddings and everything associated with weddings! It is definitely a passion of mine. However, I have another passion as well!!! KIDS! I love to shoot kids when I get a chance. They are a blast to watch and work with, and I always love to go through the images afterwards! I have had several sessions with kids lately, and here are a few favorites from those sessions.













Check back soon for wedding pics from this weekend!

~ Crystal

MIKE & AUDRA

Sarah is back from Europe and came along with me to Little Rock this past weekend to photograph Mike and Audra's wedding! The day held a few challenges, but it was wonderful overall. We arrived at the church 20-30 minutes before Audra got there to find that the air was not working in the bridal parlor. It was a hot and humid day, and the room felt like a sauna! Once Audra and the bridesmaids arrived, Heather, the church coordinator, led us to a Sunday school room. And what a fun room! Every wall was painted in murals to make it look like a bright, fun jungle! But, alas, it was a HOT room as well. Audra toughed it out though.....she's such a trooper! I also had some struggles......I got sick with a bad infection the night before the wedding, so I shot the wedding ill. I knew it would happen one day. I'm glad to know now that I can pull through shooting a wedding - feeling my worst - and actually have images that I love afterwards! :) What a relief! My husband actually took me to the emergency room as soon as I got home Saturday night where they gave me a lovely shot in my rear and sent me home with lots of great meds. I'm feeling much better now!!!!! :)

Here are some favorites from the day. I have been wanting to border my images and incorporate my new logo somehow, so I am trying that out now. :)

Have you ever seen a wedding gown hanging in a jungle?! haha! I thought it made for a great photo! :)


I loved Audra's shoes!


Fun times in the jungle room! :)


Audra and Mike chose to see each other before the ceremony in order to calm their nerves and get some amazing shots! I definitely respect wishes to wait until the ceremony for the bride and groom to see each other, but I have to say that I love it when my couples want to see each other beforehand! The day always goes so much more smoothly!






Here comes the bride!!!! Audra just glowed walking down the aisle!


The Guys:


The Girls:


The Wedding Party:


The first dance:


A few details:



An amazing cake shot that my lovely assistant Sarah got! She rocks!


Woooooo......PIG SOOIE!! This Arkansas Razorback football topped Mike's tiramisu grooms cake. Yeah, he's a bit of a Hog fan!!! :)


The remainder of this post is dedicated to "Tearin' Up The Dancefloor"!!!!!!! These girls could shake it!








Wow, I had a lot of favorites! It was such a great wedding!!

Congratulations Audra and Mike!! Enjoy Jamaica! I know you guys are having a wonderful time. You know I wish you the very best!

~ Crystal