Yesterday, I did my first professional photography shoot, at a wedding!   Wow.... 

I had been asked several months ago, and the day finally arrived.....  It was really exciting!  I enjoyed getting to be a part of such an exciting event (and it was my first time to ever be in a wedding besides my own!).  

(The only part that wasn't too fun making the mistake of wearing high heels.  I was at the event for almost 8 hours.   My feet were screaming at me me by the time it was over! 

I was amazed at how much work photographing for a wedding really is....but it is amazing to be a part of such a special time for someone, even if it is someone you don't know.  I felt like I got to be such a close part of it all, going behind the scenes with the bride and her groom, getting to know the family, and getting up close to her and her husband as they share their vows, cry, and look forward to a new life together.    It was almost surreal at times, like when the music started playing and I saw the emotion in the bride's face as she walked down the aisle.  She was beautiful!   

I have been trying to save all of the images and edit them, and when I do, I'll be sure to post them here (or at least a link to them)....here are three that I was really happy with (from before the wedding started):