Kevin and Amanda's Wedding in Lynden

My nephew Kevin tied the knot with his bride Amanda last night in a beautiful ceremony in Lynden, Washington. Amanda and Kevin were blessed with much support and love from family, friends and their community. We began the day photographing Amanda at a friend's house for the getting ready shots. The home was so lovely and provided wonderful backdrops for photos, including the local golf course which was in the back of the home.

We love taking "first glance" photos. The curved pathway and rounded arbor provided a scenic spot for Kevin to meet his bride.


We were blessed that the rains held off until later in the evening, giving us opportunity to make use of the beautiful trees and outdoor surroundings for some special images. Thank you, Lord!


Okay, try this one with the one you love...kiss and smile at the same time. It's probably harder than it looks!


I've long admired other photographer's creativity when it comes to photographing detail shots such as rings. Determined to think outside of the box, we scoured the home to find just the right spot to take a picture of the rings. When I saw these angels on the bookcase, I thought they'd make a nice placeholder for the rings. Maybe it's a little cheesy, but it was fun nevertheless.

Amanda and Kevin were the first couple to get married at the new sanctuary of North County Christ the King Community Church, the place they met and their home church. They began their ceremony with a time of praise and worship...

Following the ceremony, the worship center was re-arranged as a reception area with a dance floor. Here Kevin and Amanda dance their first dance as husband and wife.

Let them eat...pie! The couple chose a non-traditional dessert with an assortment of pies instead of cake. Their favorite sat atop a creative pie stand that Kevin constructed for the occasion...

I am so glad we brought along our video light! When the guests began dancing, it was so dark in the reception area that using flash just wasn't working well as the cameras couldn't achieve a focus. Switching to the video light was the perfect solution, and we got some great images as a result. Here are Amanda and her sister Theresa leading one of the conga lines...

Kevin and Amanda made their exit literally through a cloud of sparkler smoke.

Kevin and Amanda, we pray that your marriage will be blessed with all that you need - love, laughter, fun, friendship, peace and joy. We love you both...congratulations!