Michelle & Jason (by liz)

You may have seen Michelle & Jason before...I think I posted some of their engagement photos...oh, about a year ago. How time flies...now they are married! I know I've mentioned how much I LOVE fall over and over again...ok, just a couple more times to go. Promise. The colors are just so beautiful and warm, the light quiality is amazing, & the weather is just cool enough that you want to cuddle up next to someone. And it's certainly the perfect time to cuddle up next to your new husband or wife! Here we go...let's start with the sparkly shoes...

Finishing up with a little last minute dress fluffing...

Putting on that dress makes every girl feel like a beautiful princess. I think you'll agree she fits the bill! I can see it on her face...

Michelle and Jason decided to see each other before the ceremony so that we could go out and get some great photos. So we headed off to the Muny and she's about to walk up behind him...

You can already tell this is going to be a great day.

This is one of the maids of honor who you will be seeing more of next year when I have the honor of photographing her wedding. Congrats Emily!

Location 2: Kiener Plaza - it was really a great day for it (again with the quality of light during the fall season.) You will see that Michelle and Jason did a lot of kissing all over St. Louis. Some people are just good kissers...it looks natural and they are comfortable with each other. And then I just can't help but keep asking them to do it!


Location 3: My favorite alley. I just can't seem to stay away! It looks different every time I go based on the time of day and the weather. I love this one...

And this one is just plain playful.

Location 4: Grand Basin. More kissing (and dipping!) Perfect lens flare (those little colorful circles) is something I find tough to acheive, but I love it in this shot.
Location 5: Our final stop and the site of both the wedding and reception. The World's Fair Pavilion at Forest Park. It is truly one of my very, very favorite venues. Actually, if I HAD to choose one favorite (which is tough because St. Louis has so many beautiful options) I am pretty sure I would choose this one. A sunset, fall wedding in Forest Park. Stunning. Details first...the whimsical cake, engagement photo embellished programs and charicatures for all!

I really do love the way these yellow roses with a hint of orange show up in all of the photographs. They are the perfect little ball of color!

The centerpieces were comprised of gold flaked coffee beans in vases filled with curly willow sitting on wavy orange mats. The table numbers were enscribed on the vases in gold. 10 points for creativity!

And the reception...I think I will stop talking now. Michelle & Jason - congratulations! Your wedding was beautiful and thank you for choosing me to capture it! :)