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Amy Jo and Daniel | New Jersey Wedding

October 27, 2017

Over the past few months, I've been photographing more people (instead of food) and the more portraits I take, the more I find myself intrigued.

The challenge of capturing fleeting emotion, an unguarded vulnerability, or even a genuine smile keeps me coming back for more.

So, when Jeanie Jang, a friend and accomplished wedding photographer asked me if I was interested in being a 2nd shooter for Amy and Daniel's July wedding, I immediately said yes.  Jeanie was such a pro - she kept everyone on schedule, nailed all the important shots, and kept her cool even during stressful moments. I learned the importance of having a voice to communicate clearly and how to improvise when plans go awry.

The ceremony and reception took place at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ. We took the majority of the portraits outside including the first look. The reception took place in this gorgeous, glass-covered atrium brimming with green plants and natural light streaming in from the windows.

After dinner, the atrium converted into a massive dance floor and everyone got down including the parents. Yes, there was even a massive congo line at one point. I remember taking a picture of the bride and groom having a quiet moment to themselves on the dance floor. They were exhausted but so blissfully happy in each other's arms for that one moment.

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Tags weddings, portraits, love, couple, korean, new jersey, summer, travel
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Kate and Dan | Chicago Wedding

October 22, 2017

My friend Suleen radiates ebullience in any situation. Her infectious positive energy always lights up my day so when she asked if I wanted to shoot a Chicago wedding with her, I jumped at the chance. We often finish each other's sentences and know what the other person is thinking.  It felt like choreographed ballet - we would move out of each other's way without saying a word and instinctively know what to shoot next. I photographed the guests sipping wine indoors as she got coverage of the guests outside playing a competitive game of cornhole.

I started the morning off by shooting the groom and his groomsmen getting ready while Suleen photographed the women. The ceremony was held at a gorgeous church while the reception was held at a nearby loft. Kate and Dan couldn't keep their eyes off of each other the whole day and they made the ultimate team in beer pong. The vibe was casual, fun, and most importantly, there was nonstop laughter in the air. 

A few highlights below:

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Tags weddings, portraits, travel, Chicago, church, ceremony, dance, cake, love, couple, catholic
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