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07.07.11
I first met Sarah + Eric at a friend's wedding a few years back. They made such an impression to me that I hadn't forgotten about them. Then, earlier this year I met up with them for a consultation, I expected to meet a couple I had never seen before, but as soon as they arrived I instantly remembered who they were! Needless to say, after our consultation they hired Justin and to shoot their wedding day!
I don't normally tell about my clients' love stories, but this one is so significant and warrants applause because of everything that has happened. Sarah + Eric met on E-Harmony nearly five years ago and immediately hit it off, they were like every other couple, in love and realized they wanted to get married. Eric proposed, Sarah said yes, and just a few short months later on 7/07/07 their lives would both change forever as Eric was involved in a major, paralyzing car accident. An accident that would take the use of his body from the waist down. The plans they had for planning a wedding had to placed on hold as Eric recovered, went through bouts of physical therapy, and learned how to take life a few feet shorter in a wheelchair. Now, finally, four whole years after the accident they get to have the wedding they always wanted!
As I shot their engagement sessions (we had to shoot two in order to accommodate Eric and outfit changes), I got bits and pieces of their love story, and as I went home their story weighed heavy on my mind. How courageous they both were to jump through all of these hurdles together, how happy they both looked, and how much unconditional love I could see through my lens. This is a story I'll never forget, thank you to Sarah + Eric for teaching me and allowing me to capture your love, it truly has been an honor and I am really looking forward to the wedding day!
Maggie Fortson said:
Oh my goodness... this is the sweetest!
(07.07.11 06:22 PM)
Anonymous said:
Beautiful! I love this park, used to go fishing there with my dad as a kid.
(07.07.11 06:27 PM)
Mel said:
What a lovely couple...
(07.07.11 06:31 PM)
Ciara Richardson said:
PERFECTION. you can just feel the love jumping out of each photo. such a beautiful couple. :)
(07.07.11 06:43 PM)
bobbi said:
i'm absolutely blown away by these. they're perfect. absolutely perfect. and my favorite... same as yours :) high fives friends, high fives!
(07.07.11 06:46 PM)
Tonya Peterson said:
So sweet Amelia. Well done. What a beautiful couple.
(07.07.11 06:58 PM)
erin h. said:
such a great story, couple, and session. LOVE them!
(07.07.11 07:08 PM)
Christina Dely said:
BEAUTIFUL! Love this!
(07.07.11 08:25 PM)
Beka said:
Lovely couple and such beautiful images. My favorite is the last one too. It looks so peaceful and you really captured their love for one another. :)
(07.07.11 08:51 PM)
Trisha Chan said:
the last few on the bench are SO SO sweet and beautiful! this post made me tear up..i'm overjoyed for a couple i don't even know!
God is good!
(07.07.11 08:52 PM)
amy said:
man, the love is just oozing from these photos! gorgeous couple and gorgeous pics!
(07.07.11 09:14 PM)
Kelsey said:
I absolutely love these- esp the headshot diptychs! So, so, so, so, sweet.
(07.08.11 04:58 AM)
Leigh-Ellen said:
What an adorable couple. The series by the water are gorgeous photos!
(07.08.11 05:03 AM)
Rachel Tatem said:
I love the free laughter shots. Such joy. Congrats to the lovely couple.
(07.08.11 06:06 AM)
Kate Whitmore said:
what a gorgeous couple!
(07.08.11 07:03 AM)
Tvs Photo said:
Amazing collection, as Kelsey said, the diptychs are sweet!
(07.08.11 10:21 AM)
becky said:
this has got to be the sweetest shoot so far! what an amazing couple and testament to true love. you captured something so sweet and so pure. thank you for sharing!
(07.08.11 11:53 AM)
Kassia said:
Very sweet! They look so beautiful and happy together!
(07.08.11 12:47 PM)
Addison said:
I love these last two images the most. A beautiful relationship well captured. Way to go, Amelia.
(07.08.11 01:52 PM)
Connie said:
Amelia - you captured their love beautifully. I've known Eric since we were in 1st grade. He is the most genuine and selfless person. I'm so happy he found Sarah and that their big day is almost here! When Eric told me they hired you I was thrilled! He said that no one else compared to you and Justin. Hopefully we get to see you at their wedding (not sure when your baby girl is due...?) and you will get to meet our little girl...Amelia.
(07.08.11 08:46 PM)
Ian Williams said:
I have always admired your work. It speaks to that primal emotional side every person has within them. I just couldn't keep silent any,ore these images are not only breath taking but they are a stunning example of what photography is suppose to do. Capture pure emotion. Thanks for your inspiration.
(07.08.11 11:44 PM)
Amy said:
These are beautiful Amelia and Justin. Sweet love story. They look fun.
(07.09.11 03:37 PM)
Mara said:
Beautiful images and wonderful couple! True love - they are blessed!
(07.09.11 08:14 PM)
Kay English Photography said:
I love these sooooo much! Just perfect and you can feel the love between this amazing couple!
(07.10.11 05:09 AM)
David Ferguson | Brisbane wedding photographer said:
Very sweet, nicely handled. Love img10.
(07.10.11 07:06 AM)
K.D. said:
I think this is easily one of my favorite shoots!
(07.10.11 10:10 AM)
Emily said:
What a lovely couple!
(07.10.11 11:45 AM)
sarah & eric said:
amelia! thank you so much for your sweet blog entry! we feel so blessed to have met you and are absolutely in love with our engagement photos!
(07.10.11 12:39 PM)
Cory said:
Wow...their love story and these images brought tears to my eyes. What an amazing couple!
(07.11.11 02:54 PM)
Ashley Taylor said:
Great post, good use of lighting!
(07.12.11 02:15 AM)
24-7 said:
Amelia, I'm a friend of Sarah and Eric and just wanted to take this time to thank you for your AMAZING job...as you know these two brave love birds have flown long ways to finally rest and your pictures portrayed where they have finally nest themselves...warm, peaceful and safe...in each others' arms. Thank you once again.
(07.12.11 09:32 AM)
Jenelle Sewell said:
This post was so touching. Thank you for sharing their story. It's truly amazing.
(07.12.11 01:09 PM)
jen howell said:
WOW! Beautiful images to capture a beautiful story. They look so happy and fun!
(07.13.11 12:40 PM)
carissa said:
very touching, beautiful couple.
(07.18.11 05:36 PM)
Jessica Worley said:
Such an amazing story and amazing images! What a beautiful couple!
(07.25.11 01:16 PM)
ruby said:
B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L
it touches my heart to see how much love and strength they have for each other... big hugs to you, Sarah & Eric
(08.01.11 04:48 AM)
christina Klas said:
Hello! I came across your website through pinterest and I LOVE your photography style. Looking through these photos was particularly sweet. Their smiles are certainly infectious!
(08.01.11 11:12 AM)
Katelyn James said:
this is just beautiful!! Seriously, they must LOVE these so so much!!!
(08.01.11 02:21 PM)
Kara M said:
Wow! What a beautiful couple. They look so happy and in love!!
(08.19.11 04:00 PM)
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06.30.11
Jennifer + David are two sweet individuals! I was honored that they chose Justin and I to be their wedding photographers, especially since we had only met via email through Angel Swanson from Events of Love and Splendor. Both Jennifer + David had experienced a ton over the last year, not to mention surviving the huge earthquake that happened in Japan in March!
The entire wedding took place at the Ritz Carlton in Marina Del Rey.
Nicole DeAnne was Jennifer's hair & make-up artist...love this shot!
Click here for more photos with Jennifer + David's slideshow!
brooke said:
your work is consistently breathtaking--truly amazing. it's one thing to have one great photo, but every single one of yours leaves me drooling.
incredible!
(06.30.11 03:19 PM)
sandie said:
AWESOME!!! love the reflection on the ring shot..and your fave is mine too!!!
(06.30.11 03:29 PM)
Abbie said:
Very nice! These photos are gorgeous! Great job!!
(06.30.11 03:37 PM)
Paige Abeytia said:
You are so stinkin' awesome!!!
(06.30.11 03:51 PM)
E. Kitchens said:
LOVE that b&w close up of the bride- so classic and beautiful! also- epic ring shot!
(06.30.11 04:26 PM)
Kate Whitmore said:
The shadow on the ceiling? STOP. IT. I love that the creative side of your brains work double overtime.
(06.30.11 04:38 PM)
Weddingish said:
Stunning photographs! And what a gorgeous bride in an equally gorgeous dress... wow, what fun to photograph I bet! Lovely, lovely... everything.
(06.30.11 07:57 PM)
Kara Rush said:
It is so cool to experience this all in person, and then see how you've made it look even more beautiful in photographs! I am blown away by you two and your seriously rockin' talent.
p.s. justin, RAD ring shot.
(06.30.11 08:14 PM)
Alyssa said:
Amelia, some of these literally took my breath away. I think this is the first time I've ever commented on your blog, but you have SUCH a gift and one of my biggest photography idols! :)
(06.30.11 10:18 PM)
the barbers said:
arrhhhh, guys you blow our minds every.single.time. the close up portraits are dreamlike but the expressions are real + THAT ring shot is just ridiculous. thank you for constantly inspiring us.
(07.01.11 03:17 AM)
Rachel Tatem said:
I love the way you use your style to tell a very specific story. Great job. The bride and groom looked at ease and like they were enjoying every minute of it which is what we are supposed to make happen!
(07.01.11 05:29 AM)
Stacey said:
What an amazing dress! What color! What a CAKE!!! You captured so much fun and feeling behind it all :-) Happy 4th!
(07.01.11 08:18 AM)
Jaimie Dee - Atlanta Wedding Photographer said:
OMG I LOVE the ring shot at the end! Looks so good! Such a creative eye. :)
(07.01.11 08:20 AM)
Austin Curtis said:
great shots all around as always, you geniuses you. great photo to end on too!
(07.01.11 09:12 AM)
Rog said:
tip top love this post rog was here i'll see you in an hour i can't wait to hug you I want to sit by you in the movies and I love this wedding it looks really good and i like it a lot.
(07.01.11 09:30 AM)
Jenelle Sewell said:
I heart this wedding! The bride is absolutely stunning! LOVE the black and white portrait of her face against the light. Gorgeous!
(07.01.11 11:05 AM)
Whitney Ulrich said:
I love ever single picture you take you are amazing and am stopping by to let you know that I featured one of your pictures that i just adore on my Pinterest loves of the Week #7 on my blog today.
(07.01.11 11:30 PM)
Myriah Grubbs said:
Love these, but ESPECIALLY love that ring shot!!!!! Fabulous!
(07.03.11 10:38 PM)
Tiffany said:
I love the close up black and white of the bride and the one directly below it of the couple kissing... so intimate. Beautiful wedding!!
(07.05.11 06:06 AM)
SR said:
Love the shot in the empty ballroom!
(07.05.11 01:55 PM)
custom logo design said:
nice story like it, its amazing work i always like occasion photography because of its memorability.
(07.06.11 12:28 AM)
Minella said:
Wooow L.O.V.E ur photos! U'r a huge inspiration, and the couple look amazing!
(07.06.11 09:51 AM)
Justin said:
AWESOME shots in the lobby. The one of the feet sitting on the couch is great!
(07.06.11 07:19 PM)
Chantel Tripp said:
Amazing, amazing, amazing!! AHh love it! I wanted to cry looking at these!!
(07.06.11 10:01 PM)
Sara Carter said:
Steve and i were looking at these and after everysingleone i said out loud "just SO good!". Always amazed by you 2.
(07.07.11 12:25 AM)
Brittney Pecore said:
Beautiful couple! I love all the different angles you took. Great job!! :)
(07.09.11 01:02 PM)
wddress said:
wonderful wedding! the bride is so beautiful, love your posts, especially the wonderful pics
(07.29.11 12:26 AM)
Kdub said:
Can you please list all the components of each wedding you shoot? I love the photos and all, but curious to see where these venues are held.
(10.25.11 01:48 PM)
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