Krystal and Matt's wedding day - Part 1

I met with Krystal and Matt barely a month before their wedding day to talk about shooting their wedding and I was so excited after our meeting. They described the location of the wedding since it would be outdoors and it sounded lovely. They also told me a little bit about themselves and I really enjoyed knowing a little bit more about them. In that same meeting, I was given free reign to be as artistic as I felt during shooting and also in the editing process (sweet!!!) And they told me repeatedly that they were up for anything and would do whatever I said. Thanks guys so much for the freedom to do whatever!!

As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by Matt and his father. Matt showed us around and I noticed that he was so calm and happy and ready for the wedding. We then headed over to say hi to Krystal and I found her under divided pieces of hair and she peeked an eye out at me to see me as her hair was still being done. From there, we just moved around and documented their beautiful day as it unfolded.

On the drive to the wedding, I saw a rice supply factory building something or other and I asked them if they wouldn't mind going there after the ceremony. They both said, "yes!" and I was so excited to get to do that. You'll see those pictures in tomorow's post.

To see the rest of the images, go to my website http://www.karellephotography.com/ and click on 'Digital Studio' on the far right. From there, follow the instructions and look for Krystal and Matt's wedding day. You'll see the images that are on my blog and the rest of the images.

To see Ashley's pictures and pictures of some real characters ;) go to her blog: Part 1 and Part 2. And come back tomorrow for my Part 2.


Krystal's beautiful dress








A fun shot of the shoes


These are the earrings Krystal wore for the wedding


Look at the hair on this little one! So cute!








An excited response as Krystal looks at her hair and loves it!















Her dad came in to see her for the first time before the ceremony.


I love this sweet moment between the two of them.




The guys are ready for the ceremony.


His dad is a character!






I love this shot with all the green and beautiful spots around her face.


What a beautiful ceremony!!






The proud bridesmaids look on with happiness.


I have no idea what they were saying at this point to each other as Matt got the ring from his father.




I call this one, "Three's a Crowd."