I just knew Kaity and Derek's wedding would be special when I visited the site of their future wedding the previous fall to shoot their engagement setting. Derek's parents ranch in Capay, CA was picture perfect with rolling hills, wide open fields and stunning oak trees surrounding their home. Kaity thought we might have a hard time cajoling Derek into having fun with this pics but we had a blast! I knew the wedding would go off with out a hitch and here is the proof...
Kaity's stunning bridesmaids had a good time with these pics. It is so great to work with such fun and adventerous bridal parties. The really exciting part of shooting this group was that two out of the four were slotted for their wedding to be shot by us at future dates. Dusti, the blonde on the far left, will have her blog post coming up as her wedding was in September 2012. Brittany, far right, will be this year and we cant wait!
Kaity was such a radiant bride. Her friendly and down to earth personality never wavered in our time together. Her sense of humor is irresistible and made her so fun to be around. Luck for me I got to work with her again in September when I shot Dusti and Ryan's wedding, as she was a member of their bridal party.
Last year on our Facebook page: http//www.facebook.ehendersonphotography, We ran a "Most Romantic couple contest in which entrants were asked to submit their love story for a chance at winning $400 off their wedding package. Below is Kaity's story:
October 5th, 2011 will be a day we will never forget! Derek took me on a hunting trip to Wyoming with a purpose to kill my first buck. It was the 3rd day we were there and EVERYONE on the trip had filled their tags but me! I was starting to get a little discouraged. Derek, his Dad, one of our best friends, and myself took off to find me my buck! About 3 hours into the hunt we were driving to our next spot when we came across him in a draw! I got out of the pick up, set up my bipod and perfect shot, I got my first buck :-) Derek and I started walking down to him where I was aimlessly blabbering away to Derek about how much fun I have had and how much I had learned. When we reached what I call my "trophy buck" I was so excited I could barely talk! My adrenaline was through the roof!! I knelt down beside my buck when Derek told me to grab my camera from my pack behind me. I turned around, went through my pack, found my camera and when I turned around the most beautiful, perfect ring was sitting on the bucks eye guard! I looked up at Derek and he was on one knee and asked,"Will you marry me?" I remember looking at him and asking what is this? Are you kidding me? Is this really happening? Once I got all my answers :-) I started to cry and of course said YES! Lance Creek, Wyoming and that beautiful buck will always have a place in my heart :-)
It was a beautiful wedding. Erin does a fantastic job! She makes everyone feel comfortable and relaxed during the photos shoots. And most important you don't even know she is their taking pictures. I can't wait until the next wedding!
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