Friday, September 24, 2010

Jessica and Darren

There comes a time in a photographers career, when you get asked to shoot something new and exciting. Something that challenges you creatively and mentally. Now this is a wedding, which I have shot weddings a few times before (*wink), but it is another photographers wedding! That, in it self, is a challenge. First of all, you are completely honored when you are asked...I mean obviously I love and enjoy what I do, but to be asked to shoot another photographers wedding??!! Someone that you totally look up to and admire??!! I have to be honest and say that I was super nervous and still am as I edit these images.

Jessica and Darren are the most laid back people you will ever meet. Jessica just has this quiet, sincere energy about her. The kind that you know you can say or talk to her about anything, and she would never even think to judge you. Darren so just 'peace, love and granola'. What I mean by that is...he is just a really relaxed guy. He is so much fun to be around and you wouldn't ever think he had a care in the world. Put those qualities together and you get, Jessica and Darren. These two are so in love. When they kissed...they kissed! Not like a peck that you would see with couples who have been together for a long time but with love and sincerity and respect. Very cool.

These are just a few images, since I have been taking my time in editing these. I just really want to make these extra good for this amazing couple.

Ok. Here it goes!! (as I hold my breath!)




There will be more to come as there is more to this wedding than Jessica and Darren. Like those beautiful girls, Emma and Annie and of course we can't forget that oh-so-handsome Jack!!

To be continued......

3 comments:

Tacey said...

Eeeeeeeeee! Kari-these are some of the best images I have ever seen of yours to date!!! FANTASTIC!! And Jess and Darren, *sigh* you so captured their love...I love, love, love the sparkly water photo....It's so beautiful..as are they. *sigh*

Jess said...

Awwwww! Thanks Kari! I love them! Me and my hot granola man LOVE them so far. HAHA! Can't wait to see them all. Thanks so much for today! ttys

nola's_art said...

I saw the black and white and sighed out loud. Just look at how Darren looks absolutely reverent in his adoration of his goddess, Jessica as she exudes love, joy, warmth and life. Kari you did beautifully in capturing the light of their love.