I first met my beloved friend Bora in November, 2014 at one of my photography workshops.  She told me back then that when she got married, I would most definitely be her wedding photographer someday!

When I saw her again in May of 2016 at my alumni workshop she said it again. Though by then she was feeling quite discouraged about her future love prospects. At that time, Tommy was a distant high school memory.

Side note: when we turned the corner to this wall blue-gray wall I couldn’t quit laughing about how much his shirt matched the wall. I immediately thought of a goofy subreddit I follow: r/accidentalcamouflage. I asked Tommy to stand in front of it and this is what he did instead!

You see, Bora and Tommy knew each other in high school but weren’t necessarily friends back then. Fast forward to 2018 where they were re-introduced. Tommy tells me that when they first went out just as friends soon after he had a strange sensation that he can’t explain but by date number three he was ready to marry her!

Bora was admittedly a bit apprehensive to such strong feelings so quickly. On their first date they watched Mission: Impossible III and according to Bora, “Tommy likes to joke and say that getting me was mission impossible that he made possible.”

I had read their love story on Facebook, which seemed like a whirlwind and almost too good to be true! That was until I met him. I’ll tell you, Tommy is one of the most kind, genuine, honest, and heartfelt men I had ever met. He adooooores Bora!

….and she adores him just as much in return! While the feelings may have come at different times, they’re 100% aligned now. I love to watch her blush while he fills up her love tank!

I mean… just look at her sparkle!

Bora and Tommy, I cannot WAIT to photograph your December wedding and feel insanely lucky to be a part of your lives.

behind the scenes

I LOVE YOU TWO!!!!!

Much love friends!

Bobbi

I first heard from Cory in an email that I got in 2014, here’s what she wrote to me way back then:

I have been following your work since you photographed my friend’s senior portraits in 2007! My boyfriend and are aren’t engaged yet, but you would think we were by the way we plan our wedding. But the thing I’m most excited about is that after I showed him your work, he agreed our budget would be based around hiring the two of you and I’m so thrilled he feels the same way! I can’t wait until we get to meet you (someday in the next couple of years, of course)! 🙂 That’s all I wanted to say, for now, have a wonderful day!

Fast forward to July, 2018 where I did a little presentation at my good friend Rachel Vanoven’s studio where both Cory and Adam attended. She excitedly introduced herself and told me again that when they became engaged, I’d be the first one they called. Talk about filling up my love tank!

Fast forward again to September of that same year:

Bobbi!! I got engaged YESTERDAY and my first official move is to contact you! We’re potentially thinking September or October of 2019. Do you still have any Saturdays open for those months?

The VERY next day I was officially her wedding photographer! I’ll tell you this, Cory is most definitely a woman of her word!

During the wedding consult phone call Cory says something along the lines of “I’m about to look prettier than I’ve ever looked so I’m going to want a lot of photos to remember this!” I don’t know about that whole “prettier than she’s ever looked” thing but I definitely DO know that she looked incredibly beautiful!

And I can’t leave Adam out! DAAAAAMN ADAAAAAM!!!!

That teal sofa?! I’M OBSESSSSSSED!!!!!

Cory and Adam, I truly hope you never forget the way you both looked at each other for the entirety of your 4 minute and 3 second ceremony* (that mayyyy be a record!). 😉 But really, I do wish that for the both of you!

*those numbers are 100% accurate and were calculated with time stamps.

MegMoney’s view on the left, mine on the right. Generally being short is considered a liability when it comes to being a photographer… howeverrrrrr…. it’s quite the asset when I can OH SO easily hide behind anyone taller than me when I’m supposed to be blending in. 😉 Full disclosure: I didn’t know there were stairs on the left side of the stage so when I approached the right side, I weeble wobbled my short (yet surprisingly quite strong) legs wayyyy up there in a very awkward yet seamless way. Thank goodness I did because as I mentioned before that ceremony was quiiiick!

This was the first time I’d ever photographed an event at The Cyrus Place and it was a really awesome venue!

But of course Nano had to join them for a few photos!

This photo is so on brand!  I love that the people who I’m lucky enough to photograph wholeheartedly trust me. And by that I mean, there were zero dresses harmed in the making of this image. If there were even a 1% chance that the dress would have been tarnished in any way, I would have never asked her to sit!

…that light though?! YUM-TOWN!

As we were walking back from portrait time (and running a bit late) when I see the crosswalk coming up and quickly say to the bride & groom, “Cory, you’re John Lennon; Adam, you’re Paul… take your shoes and socks off!” I realize I was being a bit aggressive in my requests but let it be known that 1) Cory is a HAYUUUUGE (like, huge) Beatles fan so the second I thought of it, they knew EXACTLY what I was going for and 2) we were running close on time and the light was about to turn so time was of the essence!

They read their letters from each other right before the walked into their reception. I loved that!

behind the scenes

Someone asked me at my wedding last weekend (while taking photos of Megan), “are you getting that LinkedIn profile photo?”

“Nope! (haha) I’m just testing my light so I have a ton of photos of her all over the country standing in random places… so if she ever does need a LinkedIn profile photo, I suppose I already have it covered!”

Cory and Adam, we loved spending such an awesome day with the both of you. Cory, thank you for deciding way back in 2007 that I would be your wedding photographer. 😉 You truly did make my heart sing when you asked me to document your biggest day. Love love love to you two!

Much love friends!

Bobbi

I met Ashley that morning, and after knowing her for about an hour here was my “guess the dress” prediction: a form fitting strapless mermaid, very classic silk taffeta with a sweetheart neckline. There have only been a few times that I was THAT close on my guess so I’m so glad I said it out loud to Ashley before seeing it, or she never would have believed me! After I strangely nailed that Ashley’s MOH said, “Wow, OK, guess mine.” I then, according to her, described exactly a photo that she had just sent to her sister (who was standing right behind me). THE CROWD WENT WIIIIILD!*  Thennnnn, Ashley’s sister asked me to guess hers (she’s a newlywed) and I said, “ohhh, I don’t knowwwww….” and proceeded to bomb it. Soooo… 2 outta 3 ain’t bad!

Full disclosure: I only play “guess the dress” when I’m confident in my prediction. 😉 Hence why my success rate is so high.

*no one went wild, I’m lying.

Kent’s dad Bill helping him with his cufflinks.

I’m not gonna lie, fluorescent light is not my favorite lighting scenario but somehow Ashley still looked beautiful under it. WHAAAAA??!?! Let me tell you, RARELY does anyone look beautiful under fluorescent lights!

Meanwhile…

There’s an art form to taking a mirror photo without being in it!

SUCH a good looking duo!

Kent, watching his bride walk down the aisle. 😀 In my experience, when you think back to your wedding day yeeeeacrs down the road, walking down the aisle is the first thing that comes to mind. 🙂 This is why I always tell brides to take it as slowly as possible because you’ll want to soak up every millisecond!

Ashley had alllll the heart eyes!

You have such a genuine smile.

MARRRRRIEDDDD!!!!

Image specs: Canon 5D Mark IV •  f/9  •  1/500  •  ISO 800

AYKM with the fitting of this dress?! Holy wowwww! Ashley, you are such a babe!

A reminder: while I tend to show more of the creative portraits on this blog; I always shoot traditional wedding photos too. In general I tend to shoot a few more traditional photos on a wedding day than on an engagement session. My hope is that your wedding images will stand the test of time.

Ashley with her dad Larry. 🙂 He makes me laugh that loud obnoxious laugh that I try OH SO HARD to contain. Damn you Larry!

I loved this momma/son relationship! Bill and Maureen (Kent’s parents) have three daughters and one son and they sure do love their kids wholeheartedly.

The Doo Band never disappoints! And I mean that; NEVERRRR!

Hi again Larry!

Kent with his parents.

Thank you two for including us in such a fun-filled day! It was truly an honor to witness your marriage. 🙂

Much love friends!

Bobbi