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05.29.2009
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Jamie and Matt were one of very few couples that chose to see each other before their ceremony.  I wanted to squeal with delight when she told me.  It isn't something I push- being in the South and all, but something I really enjoy.  There are benefits to seeing or not seeing each other...one is they did all of the family pictures before the ceremony and it freed up the evening for dancing and fun.  We took about 10 minutes to do the family pictures and it was over.  After they were married it was straight to the reception.   
I think for the groom this is a way he can spend a few minutes with his bride without hundreds of guests watching his reaction to her walking down the aisle.  Again...I love both ways and enjoy shooting either.  This is just a way to maximize your time and have a minute together before everything starts.
 I just love Jamie and all her great expressions.  You can see her bridal portraits here.



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Comments
Alan Amato says:

Well done, Ashley. My favorite images are the Cubs garter and the doorway frame-within-a-frame.

Question: which of these images did you use flash for? If you used flash, it was very subtlely done.

The one with the bride with her hands on her hips has that tough mid-day sun to work with. You could have used me there for some reflector fill or to scrim the light on her.

Have an idea that I'll run by you soon.

Keep it up! Talk to you soon.

(05.29.09 @ 04:40 PM)