Daniel and Jessica are the kind of couple that instantly make you feel included, like their joy is yours to share in, and that they’re really and truly just present in the moment. Which is why, even at the end of a very intimate wedding, I felt the same rush of energy that I would feel at 200-person weddings, just an air of absolute celebration.
I’ve written a bit about the joys of the micro-wedding this year, but truly, seeing it play out in different settings and avenues just continues to show how magical small weddings really are. Their day still held the traditional elements of getting ready, a church ceremony, portraits and a gathering, but when pared down to such a small group the energy is immediately calmer, simpler and I’ve noticed how present the couple can be with each other and their guests. I love big celebrations, too, but I’ve really come to embrace the limitations that Covid-era weddings has brought upon us!
We kept the timeline simple, super-simple, but I still urged them to make time for a 20-minute stop at one of my favorite little forests just north of Seattle for some quick portraits. I love this time of the day because I get to connect with just the couple, really get a wavelength going and document their love with open creativity and freedom. I brought both film and digital to their wedding and, as usual, the film holds the magic for me!
Enjoy, dare you to try not to grin ear to ear.
