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Yearly Archives: 2009

Jessi & Benjamin { An Uncommon Wedding }

In 2009, apparently November is the new September. This past Saturday, November 13, delighted with yet another unseasonably warm and beautiful day. The skies were a deep blue and the temperature was nearly 70. Amazing!

I joined Randi Voss to photograph Jessi and Benjamin’s wedding. Randi had told me what special people they are, and as soon as I saw Jessi’s dress and shoes I knew we were in for an uncommonly awesome day.

The blue skies begged to have Jessi’s dress come and be photographed outside.

Wedding Gown Outside - Off Camera Lighting - Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer

Jessi and Ben had a first look before their ceremony. Jessi and Benjamin were both rather emotional – so sweet.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - First Look

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - First Look

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Bride and Groom

Check out Jessi’s fun shoes! You’ll get a better look at them in a bit…

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Bride and Groom - Pink Petticoat - Fun Wedding Shoes

Pittsburgh Wedding Pictures - Bride and Groom

Pittsburgh Wedding Pictures - Bride and Groom

Jessi and Benjamin had the good fortune to ride in a borrowed Corvette.

Pittsburgh Wedding Pictures - Bride and Groom in Corvette

It gets dark so early now! The sun set just as we left the church for the reception. We captured this silhouette just moments before the sun disappeared.

Pittsburgh Wedding Pictures - Bride and Groom Silhouette

They are Dave Matthews Band fans… hence the table names, all DMB song titles.

Pittsburgh Wedding Pictures - Table Name Cards - Dave Matthews

Jessi’s maid of honor, who also happens to be Randi‘s sister, made the cake.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photography - Wedding Cake

Jessi gave each of her bridesmaids a different funky glass.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Reception - Fun Glasses

First dance.

Finally, a better look at Jessi’s fun shoes… which were cuter than they were comfortable.

Jessi and Benjamin – congratulations. I’m very happy for you and felt honored to be there for your wedding day. I loved all the personal touches that made your wedding so personal to you!

nicki - November 16, 2009 - 11:10 am

excellent job christina. you and randi have different styles… but they go together so nicely. (o:

Jessi - November 16, 2009 - 11:47 am

Christina- I’m so happy you were our second photopgraher. You and Randi didn’t miss a thing! I love every single picture. Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding!!!

Mom - November 17, 2009 - 3:46 pm

Jessi’s dress is so pretty and really seems to suit her.
I love that shot at the table during a toast, I think. What beautiful streams of light. But what is that red outfit on the person to the bride’s left?

Christina - November 18, 2009 - 9:58 am

Mom: The “red outfit” is actually an orange Flyers jersey. Ben is a Flyers fan! See Randi’s blog for more photos of the jerseys. http://randivossphotography.com/blog/2009/11/jessi-and-benjamin-are-married-wedding-photographer-pittsburgh/

Molly and Frank { Good Samaritan, Ambridge – Pittsburgh Airport Marquis }

A perfect Pittsburgh wedding!

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, I joined Pamela Marie to photograph Molly and Frank’s wedding. We were so lucky to have an unseasonably warm and beautiful day. Nothing but blue skies and mid-60s temperatures. In fact, the only thing I can think of to be unhappy about is that this was my last wedding with Pamela this year.

We began at Molly’s mother’s house.

These two flower girls are 2 of 3 triplets. Here they’re watching as Molly gets into her dress.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Flower Girls

Molly.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Portrait of the Bride

A favorite:

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Flower Girl Portrait

(By the way… the above may look like natural light… but it’s not. There was a big window in the room, but I felt we needed a bit more light. So I put a flash in the corner of the room and bounced it off the white walls. Voila – more beautiful soft light throughout the whole room.)

Pittsburgh Wedding Pictures - Portrait of the Bride

Pittsburgh Wedding Photography - Portrait of the Bride

This little ring bearer was lots of fun. He hung with the guys all morning and was a perfect gentleman all throughout the ceremony. He did however, tire of the hoopla just as it was time for the bridal party photo on the altar after the ceremony. Seems like he found running away and hiding under the pews more fun. What to do? Everyone’s standing on the altar, waiting for the picture, and of course time is always tight.

So, I snuck up to him and offered him a dollar if he’d go be in the picture. ZOOM! Off he went. And I did deliver as promised.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photography - Ring Bearer

The flower girls did their duty perfectly.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Flower Petals in the Aisle

After the ceremony at Good Samaritan Church in Ambridge, we headed to a small park in Sewickley for some portraits of Molly and Frank.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Bride and Groom - Sewickley

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Bride and Groom - Sewickley

Another favorite…

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Bride and Groom - Sewickley

Reception – Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

As Daylight Savings Time was upon us, it was dark before we knew it, and we headed off to Molly and Frank’s reception at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott. They did a great job with the lighting behind the bridal party table.

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Wedding Photographer - Wedding Cake - Reception Lighting

Molly and Frank’s first dance.

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Wedding Photographer - Reception - First Dance

Molly’s mom.

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Wedding Photographer - Mother of the Bride

Mother-son dance.

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Wedding Photography - Reception - Mother Son Dance

Molly on the dance floor! DJZini kept the dance floor packed.

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Wedding Photography - Reception - Bride Dancing

Molly and Frank – congratulations! I think all your guests had a wonderful night and I wish you many years of happiness.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photography - Airport Marriott - Reception - Dancing

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Janica - November 10, 2009 - 7:48 pm

These are lovely, Christy. The second and third images are beautiful and the cake shot is WOW! Beautiful couple.