One of the perks (to me at least) of photographing weddings is the different cultures you are introduced to and the different ways those cultures celebrate the joining of a couple and their families. Jackie and Rich's Russian wedding had so many beautiful moments, traditions and performances...it was an awesome day!!

Here are some of my favorites:

Getting Ready
Bride/Groom
Ceremony
Reception

Getting Ready

side view of bride fixing her eye makeup

black and white shot of the bride's wedding dress

bride looking at her reflection on the mirror

black and white shoot of groom helping a groomsman with his tie

bride looking at the mirror, putting on her earrings

black and white shot of the groom wearing his watch

When I asked Jackie how they met, she replied: "We met in high school, but started dating afterwords. We were friends for a long time and then Rich told me he didn't want to be my friend anymore and either we try dating or he won't speak to me anymore...here we are 6 years later". One of my favorite answers!!

Bride and Groom

groom smiling at his first look of the bride

bride smiling at her first look of the groom

bride and groom holding each other's hand

back shot of the bride and groom walking

intimate moemnt between the bride and groom

long shot of the bride holding her bouquet

long shot of the bride holding the groom's hand

couple embracing in front of a pond before thier russian wedding

black and white shot of bride and groom leaning in for a kiss

couple kissing under an arch before their russian wedding

bride and groom looking at each other while walking

"Rich is impossible not to love, he is one of the kindest and most selfless people you will ever meet. He is my best friend so it was easy as cheesy as that sounds"!

"I fell in love with Jackie when I realized I couldn't stand not being around her. She has had a piece of my heart from the beginning. Oh, and I love when she does her Happy Food dance".