Jeff + Lauren
Fredericksburg Wedding Photographer
Weddings ~ October 30, 2009
I didn’t get the pleasure of shooting Jeff and Lauren’s engagement photos and normally that makes me a little nervous. It can be a little overwhelming for the couple’s first time in front of the camera to be on their wedding day! However, having a couple as good looking and easy going as Jeff and Lauren….there were no worries. Not only were they unbelievably photogenic, they had the best attitudes about the rain and I firmly believe they have gorgeous portraits because of it! They are an incredible couple and their love for each other radiates through all of their interactions. If you take a peek at Part I, you will see an image of Jeff glancing over at his bride during the ceremony. That picture pretty much sums up their relationship. They are best friends, soul mates and now husband and wife! Congratulations you two and I can’t tell you how privileged I was to be a part of your day! Thank you and have a blast in Italy!
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Also, a very special thanks to Jessie Smith who was my life saver the whole day! She was MY second shooter! Mine! Crazy. For those of you who don’t know, my very first wedding photography experience was all because of Jessie. She got me started into this crazy industry and I couldn’t thank her more for pushing me to “just give it a try”! I am definitely still “trying” phase. I learn so much every time I shoot! I love trying new things and keeping it fresh. The most valuable nugget of knowledge I took away from Lauren and Jeff’s wedding is how awesome it is to have a someone snapping along side of you! There were many moments during the day when I wondered, “how do I do this by myself!?”. Jessie was such a godsend during this wedding because it literally poured on and off and she makes a great umbrella holder! She also had some awesome shots! PLEASE – Check them here!
Love the lines!
Hello! Look at those colors?!
So classy.
Canvas?! I can see it now! …. a 20×30 over the fireplace? I think so! Beautiful.
Jeff is a DJ and so the reception was top notch. The lighting was just amazing!
Details were amazing! Notice the tea-lite twinkle on the tables.. it totally changes the whole look!
I might just have a new favorite cake picture!
Reception was held at the University of Mary Washington’s Jepson Alumni Center
Did you love them?! Let me know! Comments welcome!
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This Wednesday « Katelyn James Photography: ( May 4, 2011 5:10 pm ) [...] JEFF & LAUREN! How gorgeous is she?! [...]
Diana Cox: ( June 3, 2010 9:52 pm ) Katelyn, this wedding is my favorite!! I saw the pictures when you first posted them, but I love them so much that I had to show them to my mom. I am totally stealing their colors when I get married!
matt and laurie: engaged » The Inspired Design Blog: ( November 14, 2009 1:19 pm ) [...] one dime on advertising since I started about one year ago and that is all thanks to people like Jeff and Lauren. Jeff is Matt and Laurie’s DJ! I was so excited when I received Laurie’s email and [...]
caroline: ( November 8, 2009 1:37 am ) did i comment already? i dont know! either way i wanted to make the scroll bar thing smaller - you've gotten a lot of comments!! yay! and these are awesome
inspired designs grooms…they’re are awesome! » The Inspired Design Blog: ( November 6, 2009 11:51 pm ) [...] jeff and lauren: part II [...]
Jess Mosley: ( November 2, 2009 3:16 pm ) These are GAAAAAORGEOUS Katelyn! I might order a canvas from this one myself. And I don't know these people. My fave is the first fountain shot. Congrats Jeff & Lauren!
Melissa: ( November 2, 2009 8:22 am ) Katelyn!!! FANTASTIC!
josh: ( November 2, 2009 2:13 am ) yeah i think these are my new favorites.
Connie Beth: ( October 31, 2009 8:47 am ) Katelyn, I'm pretty sure these are some of my favorite photos I've ever seen from you. They are SO beautiful. The fall leaves really enhance everything too! LOVE IT!
Anna: ( October 31, 2009 6:20 am ) Yay! They are amazing, KK! Of course, I wouldn't expect anything less :) And you did have one gorgeous couple to work with!
Mareike: ( October 31, 2009 4:38 am ) Absolutely stunning, what else could I say??!! Amazing pictures and such a cute couple!
Chloe: ( October 31, 2009 2:45 am ) definitely one of my favorites!!!! they're gorgeous pictures!!!!
Jennifer: ( October 31, 2009 1:53 am ) you're so talented and have great perspective! these couples are so lucky to have such great photos of their wedding :)
Catie: ( October 31, 2009 1:49 am ) can i just say i got chills looking at these pictures! such a cute couple, great colors and an amazing photographer to capture it all!!! :)
Mandy: ( October 31, 2009 1:39 am ) KK!!! This is definitely one of my favorite weddings! I can't believe these turned out so well in the rain! Who would've thought...I love the colors and the twirling picture and the dipping picture with the city in the background and the twigs at the reception...basically this whole blog post is full of money pics. You always blow me away with your skills! (P.S. I can't wait for YOUR fall wedding too!!!) Love you
emy: ( October 31, 2009 1:24 am ) KK YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!! This is definitely one of the best weddings you have ever done!!! I Love all the colors and I love YOU!!!!!
Julianna: ( October 31, 2009 1:14 am ) OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! What a phenomenally gorgeous wedding!! Great Job Katelyn!!!!!
Cati: ( October 31, 2009 12:28 am ) New FAVORITE!! rain and fall....two of my favorite things!!! :)
caroline: ( October 31, 2009 12:04 am ) yay!!! looooove it! the colors are something! and I like the reception shots - gives a taste for the whole wedding :) you're awesome!!!
Mo: ( October 30, 2009 11:51 pm ) the fall colors in this were amazing! great job KK! Speaking of fall weddings... yayy!!!
Michael: ( October 30, 2009 11:30 pm ) Man these are good. Makes me excited about getting married in Oct. I am serious about the best weddings are on rainy days
Melody: ( October 30, 2009 9:54 pm ) Wowza! They are all so good...the colors are so rich...and as usual you have a keen eye for detail and design of the photo...
britney: ( October 30, 2009 5:19 pm ) love it... especially the canvas picture. beautiful! job well done :)
Leslie: ( October 30, 2009 5:01 pm ) top 3 favorite weddings.
Kevin S: ( October 30, 2009 4:11 pm ) I'm feelin' the fall colors! oh and I love the 5th and 6th ones down from the top. it looks like you could find them in a magazine or something. awesome KK!