Wedding at the Ogden Gardens | Valparaiso, IN | 7.23.2022
Theeeee BEST Best best weddings for me…. are when I know the couple.
Hands down, for sure, sign it, seal it up, and send it. No debate. DONE SON!!!!!
—— WHY???? ——
ONE word….. “CHEMISTRY”.
About a decade ago my family met Bridgette’s family and the 2 became one. Shortly after, I met Justin and almost instantly great conversations began. So for about a decade our house holds have intertwined. From holidays and birthdays to kids football games and special events. Knowing them at this level not only allowed for more fun but also gave me an advantage because i knew little things like Bridgette will always look towards and laugh with her mom when ever something funny happens or get emotional when they look at each other for too long because they have such a great relationship or that Bridgette will ALWAYS lean on Justin if he gets close enough. These are just a couple of the tools I had in my belt for this day. PLUS they know Im a goof ball so it was totally OK for me to be myself with no restrictions. So wether it was a photo or a video we were shooting we were always at 100% comfort. Despite the 88 degree weather.
PHOTO & VIDEO…. WTH???
Yes… Both. All day. At the same time. By Myself. Why????… because technology said so. Soooo why not?
For this wedding I was shooting Hybrid coverage, also known as double coverage. This approach is not something most shooters care to do, but it has quickly become my absolute favorite way of shooting. The level of emotion I can capture and create is much more powerful and feels more like a complete service for my couples. I am not trying to brag here but I’m like really proud of their photo and video production. Just take a look at how much fun we had during the wedding party session. The video above shows more but the next photo is just a sample of the shenanigans pop’n off on this day. There were so many hilarious moments.
Soooooo little Bridgette and Justin are all grown up now but they still laugh together the same way the did back when I first met them. Playing this role in what is clearly one of the most important days of their lives, is forever an honor. I’m looking forward to being their photographer when the babies start pop’n up.
Below are just a FEW of the favorites I have from their big day. FEEL FREE to screen shot and share on your favorite socials, just please give me a photo credit. ——Example —- “PC: Jaime Del Rio”
