photographybyASHLEY: bridal

Monday, June 22, 2015

CARMEL wedding {getting ready} PART ONE

It is always an honor, as a photographer, when asked to capture the wedding day. After all this is one of the most important days in a persons life. The day they commit their life to another. You can't redo this moment.. no retakes. Everything is on the line when shooting a wedding. So every time I am asked to be the photographer it is an incredible honor. But when you have known the bride since she was a young girl, it is truly a SPECIAL honor.

Being able to spend a few days in Carmel California was merely icing on the cake ;)

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

california wedding {L} pt 2 bridal party, details, & ceremony

LAMONT WEDDING

A few months ago I was incredibly honored to be asked to shoot this precious couples wedding ... and not only did I get the honor of being the one to capture their special day,

I got to do it in BEAUTIFUL CALIFORNIA!

This couple has devoted their lives to serving people at a Christian camp based in

BASS LAKE, California.

It is a BEAUTIFUL location in the mountains.

ABOVE: This was by far MY FAVORITE image from the entire wedding.

We were walking down the side of this mountain headed to the reception after the ceremony, and I saw these amazing shadows. It was such a magical moment!!!

The ceremony was up the side of a mountain, even cars could not drive up the road.... signs were posted all along the walk to guide you to the site.

The bride had been collecting beautiful vintage and antique pieces to decorate with

LOOK at this PRECIOUS ring bearer..

youngest ever.. :)

This was one of the most beautiful moments I have EVERY witnessed at a wedding. As the pastor was giving the vows teh groom bent down on one knee to express his deepest emotion and commitment to his bride. You could tell it was not a rehearsed moment but a beautiful testimony of his love to her.