What I didn’t realize was that it would turn my world on it’s side.  Who knew shooting film would change the way I feel about photography so much.  Honestly, I wanted to do it, just to see if I could. But every once in a while, you have that feeling in your gut when you know something is just right, and that can’t be ignored.  Film feels right.  I cried when Gabe sent me my scans.  I was so terrified that none of them would come out, that I would embarrass myself in front of someone I have a lot of respect for.  Even worse, that I would let myself down.  But I loved them oh so much.  Since then I’ve been shooting more and more film at each wedding and session.  I cannot wait to share them.

For now, enjoy this gorgeous wedding in Manteo (pronounced Manny-yo) that I had the pleasure to assist Gabe Aceves on.  Thank you Gabe and Sarah from the bottom of my heart.  I had such a great time with you both.

Shot on the Hasselblad 500cm and Canon EOS 3 on Fuji 400H, Portra 800, Tri-x 400 and Ilford Delta 3200.

“I liked her, she didn’t like me, then became really good friends, I wanted to date her, she didn’t want to date me.  Hated each other for 6 months and didn’t speak a word to one another.  Then she realized I was a sexy beast, I then didn’t like her.   Then we both looked at each other and started to like each other, and then we fell in love.  All at the Food Shack in 9 years!”

We started off in Stuart at an abandoned building I’ve been eye’ing for months.  Well we actually started off at their house with coffee and foolish attempts to tie a bow tie.    One YouTube video and diagram later we were off (sans green polka dot bow tie).  I am now on a mission to learn how to tie a bow tie properly.   George surprised Mary with a picnic, with a little (a lot) of help from good friend Gunner.   I got a surprise of my own from a little bunny rabbit rustling around in the bushes.  I jumped at least 10 feet thinking it was something big and mean.  I bet that bunny is still laughing at me.

So without further ado I present, “The Beauty and the Sexy Beast”

Venue:  National Hotel

Bride’s Dress & Veil: Claire Pettibone

Invitations/stationary: Monique Lhuillier

Bride’s Jewelry: Haute Bride

Hair and Make Up: Amy Palma

Music, Lighting, Cigar Roller, Coffee Bar: Nelson Cruz Events

Flowers: Ocean Flowers

Cakes: Elegant Temptations