I know it’s been a while
since I posted Mercy & Jay’s sneak peek, but I was waiting to finish
editing their pictures till I got Lightroom 4 and Photoshop CS6. I had been
running on Photoshop CS4 and a trial version of both Lightroom 3 & 4 and
finally decided to just go ahead and make the purchase. Which I’m glad I did
because I probably use Lightroom the most for my editing & workflow. I also
decided to purchase VSCO Film to finish editing Mercy & Jay’s pictures in
and I love it!! VSCO Film (aka: Visual Supply Co) are presets that you apply to
your pictures to emulate film. Now I didn’t edit all of their pictures with
these presets just some of them.
In some other related news,
the photographer I second shot for back in May has delivered the couple’s
wedding pictures which now means I’m able to post some of the images I got from
that wedding, so I will be posting some of those soon! But I will not be able
to post them on Facebook so make sure and come back here if you would like to see
them. I have also been working hard on building my new website and trying to
make it perfect before I switch over to that one completely but it shouldn’t be
too much longer till it’s finished!! Also, a couple Sunday’s ago, July 1st,
to be exact, I helped out my friend Meagan Marler (who was my maid of honor) by
shooting a wedding with her at Ashton Gardens. So be on the lookout for those
pictures as well! And sadly I sprained my ankle as a result of that wedding and
had to cancel second shooting another wedding at the exact same venue that
Friday, July 6th, with Leslie Spurlock. :( I was very sad!! But it’s pretty much feeling better now
so that’s good! :)
Anyway, back to the point,
the day started off at Mercy’s parent’s home where she got dressed (I was kind
of doing double duty at this point as I was helping her get into her dress
& making sure she had everything she needed lol), we then drove from there
to the park in Garland where her & Jay were getting married and immediately
did a first look. I was kind of nervous for this part since I had never done
one before, but I think it turned out pretty good for my first time with no
second shooter. I was never pro first looks before this day but after watching
the emotions that came from these two when they saw each other for the first
time in private was amazing and a beautiful thing to be able to witness! After
they had a few moments to themselves we then did some portraits of just them
for probably a good hour which is the dream lol! Mercy’s father escorted her
down the aisle in front of just their closest family and the ceremony was
officiated by Mercy’s brother, Simon Nompone. One thing they did that I LOVE
is instead of a unity candle or sand they decided to have a unity tree! So cool
& unique!! The small reception was held at the park underneath a pavilion and
was catered by Babes Chicken and Pinkberry for desert! Overall Mercy & Jay’s
wedding was beautiful, intimate, and perfect! Congratulations you guys! I love
y’all and wish you a long and happy marriage!! :) Enjoy some of my favorites from their day & be sure
and friend me on Facebook because I will be posting more on there!
Here is Jay & Mercy's First Look!! (As well as my first ever "First Look")
Dress: Stardust
Celebrations
Groom's attire: Urban
Outfitters and H&M
Floral Design: Lizzie Bee's Flower
Shoppe
Hair: April
Landers
Makeup: Christine Davis for Laura Mercier at Neiman Marcus in Northpark Mall
Catering: Babes Chicken
Desert: Pinkberry
Necklace: Anastatia's Button
Jewelry on Etsy
Earrings: 1001ArtBeads on
Etsy
Charm Bracelet: James Avery
Bride's Ring: Vintage
Groom's Ring: Kinekt Design
Shoes: Toms
Happy Thursday! :)
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