When I shoot for my brides, I hold nothing back. I don’t spare myself a single step to chase down a shot, or the extra effort it takes to set up a light for a more dramatic/professional look… not ONE drop of energy do I leave in reserve. This past weekend I was blessed with the most beautiful, fun, silly-sweet couple, and I made no exception to that rule. I left it all out there in Cape May, which also happens to be one of my favorite places on earth for sentimental, childhood reasons. With that said, it’s only fitting we came away with such an awesome collection.

I just wanted to say thank you to Essma and Owen. Without your totally blind trust in my vision, and crazy awesome open-mindedness, these shots would never have been what they turned out to be. Also to my dear husband Sean for second shooting this one; it would seem every time you SORT OF get out, “I pull you back in!” All I can say is that I just can’t seem to help myself because you are so freaking talented. Just like always in our marriage, it’s your fault not mine 😉

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Sean did an amazing job photographing the guys getting ready as usual!Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-6Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-4Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-5

After that, it was an emotional ride in the Rolls Royce to get to the church.Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-12Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-13Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-14Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-15Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-16Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-17Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-18Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-19Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-20

And then, it was off to the beach for loads of fun in the HOT, hot sun!Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-21Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-22Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-23Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-24Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-25

Oh, and we took a few portraits, too, haha…Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-26Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-27Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-28

Back at the Southern Mansion, we finished up portraits… after that even the cocktail hour was exciting. Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-44Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-30Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-33

The flower girl was really excited about this balloon…Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-29Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-31Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-32

Finally it was time to paaaarrrrtttayyyy! Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-35Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-34Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-36Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-37Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-41Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-38Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-39Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-40Southern_Mansion_Cape_May_Wedding-42

Congratulations you two! Hope you’re having a blast in Barcelona!