Nick and I had the pleasure of photographing the joining of a really nice couple, Jen and James.  When we
first interviewed with them to discuss what they wanted for the coverage,
we discovered we had so many things and people in common.  Jen was a former sign language interpreter, an role I had held several years ago.  We were both so excited to learn this and our conversation quickly changed from vocal to sign.  James had been involved in Karate years ago and happen to
have worked out with and knew Nick's father from his karate days.  It just
goes to show, what a small world it was indeed!

The ceremony was held in a beautiful green
oasis with some of the most beautiful trees i had ever seen.  There was a
live guitarist who played softly in the background while sitting on a stone
bench under those trees. They started just as the sun was
starting to go down and the skies were  just beginning to change into a
beautiful golden glowing light.  The whole mood was relaxing and very
romantic.  The family dynamics were also warm and very accepting you could
tell everyone was very happy for the couple.  

It is always great when you find a connection to people in this business.
Now you aren't just a stranger taking pictures, but become a friend how
blends in with the other friends and family. It also helped that both Jen
and James families were some of the friendliest clients we have ever worked
with.  They made us feel welcome and part of the celebration.  You could
tell there was nothing but love them both from the guests and it made the entire ceremony seem more relaxed and special.