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Mat Crawford
Each wedding I shoot has certain elements that stand out. Most weddings have a similar form - Catholic, Protestant, Jewish or the like - nearly all weddings I shoot have many similarities. So as a photographer I am always looking for what makes each wedding special (something outside the form of the wedding). This was the first Macedonian Orthodox wedding we have photographed, but having shot Greek Orthodox weddings before it was not too different. The celebrations at the reception were unique, but the element of Lindsay and Justin's wedding day that caught my attention were their family connections. One could see it in Justin's joy in celebrating with his family both in Macedonian traditions as well as in American ones, and you could see it in a different way between Lindsay and her father (especially during the father-daughter dance). It was family, both in Lindsay and Justin's connection with their own families, as well as the connection they showed as they started their own family that day, which stood out to me as the element that made their day unique.
This next one is my favorite of the day.
I had to put this one in for the fun of it.
NICE!
The ring bearer dancing with and dipping the bride is classic!
Jill:
Great shots of a good looking couple! Love the pic of Lindz & Justin with the bright light in the background. It was so special to be part of your special day!
Gloria Leonard:
What a beautiful, creative collection of wedding memories! As the groom's mom, I could not be more pleased! I'm loving the LeBron pic!!
Cindy:
What an artistic capture of the day and the special moments. May their life be filled with as much happiness I see in these pictures.
Jill Carr:
These are the most beautiful wedding pics I have ever seen! The creativity is amazing.
Mariah:
The pictures are amazing.
Can't wait to see the rest of them:)
I love the one of the boys snapping their fingers:)
Nick:
The wedding was a blast. The trip to cleveland was great, glad i could be a part of it. Cant wait to see the picture in front of the lebron poster.
Mama:
Love the pictures- can't wait to see the rest. The kids sure made a great choice when picking you as their photographer. Everyone had so much fun with you, your wife and your picture taking style! Thanks for making their day extra-special
kathy glendenning:
I love all the pictures but the Father Daughter dance one really touched my heart. Congratulations on your new life together.
Diane Brown:
Dan & Megan:
What beautiful pictures! What a testimony from both of you that you will weather every storm in your marriage. Congratulations!
Alicia:
It looks like such a fun wedding. I love the alley pictures. And I do think the crazy flower money hat was pretty cool too!
love:
I love these pictures so much! i think there my favorite pictures.
Miranda:
Looks like such a fun day!! Mat I agree with your favorite!! I love that pic!!
jboone:
The lighting in those alley shots is awesome
Nelli:
This looked like such a fun wedding! I love the processing of the top few, and the shots with the girls that had their bouquets in front of the guys faces. The last shot is so adorable too. Good job guys!
Nelli Boone
I got to shoot Kami and Jeremy's wedding last Saturday. This was my first one of the year that I was the main photographer. I was super excited, and I was even able to take my good friend Liz with me to help assist me. Jesse had been teaching me tons of new techniques, and I had been practicing all week.
When we woke up, it was pouring rain! But it just worked out, that every time we needed the rain to stop, it did, and we were able to get all the shots that we needed outside taken.
Jesse had a wedding this day too. I am super happy that he decided to let me take the 1.2 50mm lens. I used that most of the day. It's my favorite lens.
Since it was rainy, we took these shots in her parents sun room. The roof was leaking and wasn't the prettiest as far as backgrounds go... but *perfect* light. Her dad later told me that they were ripping that room down!
Here is Jeremy with his boys.
These two were so happy to be married. Right before Kami came down the isle, Jeremy was waiting... and watching the door. He said out loud, "Let me see her already!" It was so cute.
The kiss
Husband and wife!
The bubbles...
We took the artistic pictures at Lakeview Park in the rose gardens. The roses are sooo beautiful right now!
I love how Kami's eyeshadow matched her flowers! :)
These two are my favorites of the day.
This might be my favorite too!
Their first dance:
For their night shot, we went outside to a fountain. It kind-of looks like a neon volcano is erupting behind them!
Congratulations Kami and Jeremy!
Love:
the pictures are amazing! I just adore the waterfall pictures.
Tiffany:
Wow! I LOVE those bubble shots. And the ones of the bride in the sun room are beautiful. Her eyes look amazing!
Mom:
Nelli, I loved these photos - wow!
and what you write is so fun. I love the photo where you can see the bride in the mirror (one of the first ones I saw.) Nice!
Mom:
Nelli, I loved these photos - wow!
and what you write is so fun. I love the photo where you can see the bride in the mirror (one of the first ones I saw.) Nice!
Liz:
Nelli, you truly have an impeccable eye for detail...every shot is flawless! I was so excited to see how they would all turn out and they are all so beautiful. I would have to agree with everyone else that the bubble shots are amazing. You have really captured everyones expressions and have such a gift for putting people at ease so that they dont look posed. Very Impressive.
Linda:
I cant decide if I like the rose garden shots the best or the beach shots, or no - the Bubble shots - cant wait to see the rest!
Jill:
These pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!! I love them and cant wait to see the rest!!!
kristin:
Nelli, these shots look great. You really did a nice job. i love the vibrancy of the colors. i was really impressed.
Susan Christine Naso:
The pictures are AMAZING! Finest Moments captured both of your playful personalities perfectly! You both looked stunning beyond beautiful! Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day. I hope to see the entire wedding photo collection when you get them!
Love, Aunt Sue!
Jeni:
they all look awesome! I cant wait to see them all, especially all the ones in the garden!
mat:
Great Job! I agree with Jesse, the bubble pics are great and the richness of the garden shots are delightful.
jboone:
The bubble shots are wow! shots along with the garden ones. Sweet all around
Nelli Boone
Brian & Jenn had their baby... BOY... and named him Connor. For their newborn photo shoot, I took my daughter Alicia with me to help me out. She is very interested in joining the Finest Moments team in a few years, and want to get as much experience as possible until then! I love the color that they chose for Connor's nursery. I think it might have something to do with this babies Irish Heritage.
Baby Connor had a bit of a hard time being happy with his photo shoot.... but you would never be able to tell from his ADORABLE smile! :)
He's a bit more serious here
These 2 parents absolutely adore baby Connor. Jenn was so calm, and Brian was so helpful with rocking, soothing, and even played Connor a few Irish jig's so calm him down!
This moments was completely unplanned. Connor was getting fussy, and Jenn leaned over and gave him a gentle kiss on the head and whispered sweet things to him... I love the emotion you see in her face... Beautiful.
Like I said before, Brian did his best to help out as much as he could. I think that this shot was taken right before he was pooped on... and before that... peed on twice! What a trooper!
This might be my favorite shot of the day. Jenn was such a glowing mama with such a peaceful presence about her.
You guys are going to be awesome parents... Congratulations!
Clint:
Whoa!!! What a looker.
carrie:
what a wonderful way to capture your special moments you guys.
John:
I just got to meet Connor and he is the man! Awesome photo shoot!
Linda:
The pictures are adorable! He is such a cute little guy! I am so happy for the both of you! :O)
Allison:
Wish I would have done this! Connor has the best facial expressions. Seems like the photographer had experience working with newborns. Awesome pictures.
Alissa:
Love them all! Too darn cute.
Sarah:
Best baby photo shoot stories ever! Youd never be able to detect the chaos behind these beautiful pictures! Congrats to the Britts!
Chuck:
Great pictures! You have a beautiful family!
Jessica:
What an adorable litte boy you have! Your photos are precious!
Kell bell :
i love the pictures. u guys are such a cute family! i love connor
Jillian:
After all of your worries, look how beautiful these turned out!!
Chrys:
Gorgeous pictures! Connor is so cute. Cograts you guys!!
Jo:
These pictures are beautiful! They totally capture how much in love Jenn and Brian are with Connor!
Carrie:
Love the pictures of Connor. The OSU photo is adorable!
Jon:
Cool photos you guys!
Kristy:
Beautiful lighting and creative shots. You all look great!
Jenn:
Nelli,
You were so patient working with Connor! Thank you!!! We will never forget this photo shoot! lol
As always, you captured some great pictures even though Connor put on a show:) We recommend Finest Moments to all of our friends! Thanks so much again.
Jim :
That Connor is something else! You all look so happy and captured some great shots!
Farah:
These pictures are gorgeous!!!! I love the one with the two parents in the photo!! Congrats to Jenn and Brian!!!
Mom:
I love this one!
Mat Crawford
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joe:
hahaha... sweet pic.
Mom:
Wow,-Something very exciting goin on over there! I love the picture.
David:
really neat photo! Cant wait for it to be done!
jesse:
YES!
Mat Crawford
Amy and Eric - Are Going To Get Married!
2010-06-02As a wedding photographer it is common to shoot a bride and groom exiting the church in a sea of bubbles. When Amy and Eric told me that they brought bubbles for the end of their engagement shoot I immediately thought these bubbles would be like wedding bubbles. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were huge bubbles, and toy story ones no less. Shooting a couple in love and topping the evening off with a huge bubble fight was a great experience. Right from the get go, Eric and Amy were comfortable enjoying the moment with each other and as a photographer I could not ask for anything else.
Good luck on all the preparation for the wedding, and we can't wait to be a part of your day.
Beth:
These are excellent, especially the second one that is all curvy :)
Emily:
Super cute!! Congrats!!
Alexia:
Amy,
These pictures are beyond perfect. I think they represent your personality as a couple. Also--I am loving your color choices. It makes it even more adorable (if possible)! Thanks for sharing!
Jazmine:
Amy these are really beautiful pictures!
emily:
so great, i love the one when youre walking away--so pretty, and this park or whatever it is looks beautiful.
Eric Sacia:
Pictures look awesome! Thanks for your work on them! Amy and I had a great time!
Eric Sacia:
Pictures look awesome! Thanks for your work on them! Amy and I had a great time!
Jenn:
The bubble pictures are adorable! perfect for a chem-e and early ed teacher :)
Whitney Millenbaugh:
Nice pictures! They look great and are really creative!
Becky Nied:
Nice shots, they arent the old stand there and smile shots. Liked how he arranged the shots. Cant wait to see the ceremony and reception pics!
Jami Florin:
You two look so happy! The pictures are beautiful, I cant wait to see pictures of your big day!!!!
Joe Kalis:
WOW, My little girl looks like a movie star. The photographer really did show the true Amy & Eric.
Britt:
You two are adorable!!!!!! Love the pics. Gorgeous <3
Amy S:
Absolutely beautiful photos! I can tell how much in love you are!
Jen H:
Love the bubbles, you guys are so cute.
Amy Baratuci:
I looooove the bubbles :) You two are so adorable, Im so happy for you!!!
rachel rathjens:
Amy, you look gorgeous! You both look so happy! Congratulations
rachel rathjens:
Amy, you look gorgeous! You both look so happy! Congratulations
Candice :
Amy! You are gorgeous! Everything about these pictures is stunning! How exciting :)
Thomas:
I find it sweet that you two are blowing bubbles together, but I find that using a large amount of bouncy balls more effectively creates fun and mayhem.
Mary Beth :
These are beautiful!!!! Looking forward to the big day!
Cara :
Love, love, love these shots! So happy for you two :)
Evan:
They look good! I hope your feet didnt get too muddy. I remember the ground being a little soft that day.
Jean:
These are super cute, you guys. I LOVE the bubble shots -- Amy, you look especially adorable in the last of the bubble photos. Cant wait for the wedding!
jboone:
Love the bubble shots
Amy:
Mat, these turned out so beautifully! I am beyond excited! Thank you!
Mallory:
Wow! These are marvelous! Amy, you are beautiful, and you guys really do look so natural and at ease in each and every one. I especially love the pic of you guys behind the flower - a very unique shot! Where the heck are you?
Thanks for sharing the link!
Amy:
Mat, these turned out so beautifully! I am beyond excited! Thank you!
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