Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day (while protecting the privacy of my family)...
This is my Pop-Pop...you know you love him too!
This is a fun cake topper!
Somehow, I missed eating one of these...
Unity Sand.
I like taking pictures of rings...need to take some more of our own...
Had to take a self-picture so they'd remember I was there (with my mom behind me).
Nate
Great pictures, Nate! I have the same camera as you, but somehow my pics never look as good as yours!
ReplyDeleteStill praying for your gals~
Jenn
These are awesome! They will treasure these forever. Our wedding photographer had a new flash that they hadn't tested and none of our posed pictures turned out. So we cherish any picture that anyone happened to snap and give to us.
ReplyDeletegood job! if you and tricia ever want to renew your vows or do a shoot with gwyneth, i'll hook you up! http://www.jessicaclaire.net . I live in California but my mother actually works at Duke (I'm from Cary) and am back often. in the hospital would be fine! i can work wonders with window light ;)
ReplyDeleteHere in the UK it is Mothering Sunday and I just wanted to wish Tricia a very good one.
ReplyDeleteGwyneth is a very blessed little girl.
Amy
ps- love the pics.
Wow, you really got talent! Beautiful pics :)
ReplyDeleteI'll second that Mothering Sunday post! It's a blessing to be a Mother!
ReplyDeleteHope you all have a great day.
Love and prayers form the UK
x
Somehow, I suspect, your heart would not let you give up your Day Job. But you most certainly have the talent to supplement your ministry income with an occasional photo shoot, when your family life eventually settles back into a more predictable routine! Awesome pics!
ReplyDeleteNate, why do I have difficulty imagining that you could ever go anywhere without people being aware of your presence??? :):):)
me three on sending UK Mothers Day wishes :)
ReplyDeleteI love your photography you have a nice way of thinking out of the box - the ring shots in this set are an example of this and then the Honeymoon shot of you and Tricia with your feet in the sunset is another :) I am sure that the newly weds will be thrilled with them :)
prayers xx
Nice shots. Somehow I missed the cupcakes too. But I put a hurtin on the stuffed jalepenos.
ReplyDeleteGREAT JOB NATE!!!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I shoot and video weddings on the side. And for being your first wedding, I give you 2 THUMBS UP!
By the way, maybe you totally already know this and use it (and have already mentioned this on the blog), but we use Lightroom and Photoshop to edit our photos. I'm not sure which program you use (maybe one of these) if not Lightroom ROCKS and is SO easy esp. on a MAC!!!
Those pics are beautiful Nate!! I love the rings pics the best. We had an amateur family member do our wedding pics but we did not get the amazing quality you exhibit. Wow!
ReplyDeleteAngela in central Ohio
How about a SIDE job? You took some great pics, Nate! Especially the ring shots.
ReplyDeleteAspiemom
Can your pets visit Tricia in the hospital? Your mom looks young and pretty. Is Gwyneth her first grandchild?
ReplyDeleteCheryl from Fairfax
hey nate, wtg! looks great. love the rings especially w/ the sun in the background. happy sunday!
ReplyDeleteNice :) Just one question - what is unity sand? Never heard of that one before!
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers for both of your girls.
Amy
Beautiful Nate!!!!!!! Those are wonderful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Nate!
ReplyDeleteYour mom is smokin' hot!!
Looks like you had fun! And a beautiful day for a wedding.. definitely cant do outdoor here right now! I know some people getting married that need photographers... j/k.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Sunday with your two beauties!
You skills continue to amaze me. Your cousin is one lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteterrific job on the photos! what a nice thing for you to do.
ReplyDeleteYour dad leaves the BEST comments!
ReplyDelete(Your mom IS very pretty!)
Those pictures were really nice. Thanks for sharing them!
You definitely could pick up some "side jobs" were you ever to need the extra income. Which I imagine at some point you will, so you can buy Gwyneth the pony that she'll "just die without" when she's 10. Just wait, Daddy, it's coming.
For an ametuer, these are excellent.
ReplyDeletewish you had taken our wedding photos! If you can capture groups of people like you do objects, you got something going for you!
ReplyDeleteYour dad's comment made me laugh. (and in the AM that is no small accomplishment!) :+)
ReplyDeleteI'm with amyb99 what is unity sand? like a unity candle w/o the fire part??
p.s. those ring pictures are great.
Great pics!! And yes, please do a Q&A about "unity sand". Never heard of such a thing before.
ReplyDeleteGotta love the wedding cake topper!!!! Beautiful pictures of the rings in the sunset. I agree with a "Q&A" about the Unity Sand, I have not heard of it either.
ReplyDeleteTerriffic pictures! I need to go back and see what kind of camera/lens you say you use!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
Kim
Great shots Nate! The one with the rings and the wine glasses is fantastic, very well angled and the focus is perfect. I have to tell you that when you answered the photography questions a while ago you inspired me to get back into photography, which is a passion of mine also. My wonderful husband bought me a Cannon Rebel XTi 12mp SLR and it should be here on Tuesday! I'm also going to take some classes at the local college because the more I can learn the better. I can't wait to do shots for friends and family like that, what an amazing gift to give someone.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see everyone doing so well. My kiddos wanted me to tell you that Gwyn and Tricia's smiles yesterday made them "all sunny inside" (that's what they say when their hearts feel happy)
Have a great Sunday, God Bless!
Jeni, Hannah, Megan and Jack
Nice pics! If you lived a little further north and west, I'd put you on our recc. photographers list for our brides! (we have a wedding design business) Let me know if you ever wanna relocate to the Shenandoah Valley ;)
ReplyDeleteYou've got a "good eye" for pictures.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog since Sweet Gwyneth was born, but I don't remember you telling us what camera you use. Will you please?
And have a great day!
Beautiful photos and best wishes to the happy couple. Would love to see photos of your and Tricia's rings; have noticed hers in some of your photos of her, and of course yours with Gwyneth.
ReplyDeletegood skills!
ReplyDeleteya know with the nurse thing, you're probably gonna have to say something to each one that comes in, "hey, i notice that when tricia gets fed, the food sometimes spills all over, you might wanna put a towel down just in case! Thanks" and smile! i remember always telling those nurses about little things i "noticed" while my girls were in the NICU. had to be their adversary...
and no, nurses DO NOT get paid nearly enough for what they do and put up with.
Nate...those are GREAT! You did really good! *Wanna come to Chicago when I get married? hahahahaaa j/k!* I love the rings...and the picture of the photographer! haahaa
ReplyDeleteNate,
ReplyDeleteTake Jessica up on her offer!! She is an amazing photographer who I would love, love, love to take pictures of my girls. I've admired her work on her blog forever.
Kristi
I'd say you could dabble in some amateur photography work. You have great potential. I especially like the self portrait. hee hee
ReplyDeleteHoping all is well with your 2 girls.
Lucky! I want to do a wedding! Love the first two ring shots. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteLOVE em! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThose are really good pics Nate. if you want to sharpen your skills, I know this guy who says he's the best wedding photographer in the history of the world. His name is Rich.....
ReplyDeleteJob well done! Those came out great!
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ReplyDeleteGreat photos!!! For all wondering, unity sand is a ceremony where the bride and groom pour two different colors of sand from different containers into a single container; two lives, two colors, becoming one!
ReplyDeleteFun pictures. Hope that cake topper isn't a reflection of their marriage...no fun for her!
ReplyDeletePlease wish Tricia a Happy UK Mother's Day :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! Your Pop Pop is adorable and I love that cake topper! We used it on my husband's groom cake at our reception.
ReplyDeleteJust to catch up..I love the smiling pictures of your girls! Precious.
Still praying...
Thank you for keeping us updated.
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely take Jessica up on her offer! That would be amazing, I would be very jealous.
Gosh Nate! You're a great writer, and a cool photographer?? :) Seriously, Those are great pics!
ReplyDeleteSaw you at C3 today - didn't want to weird you out by acting like a stalker! LOL
Loved Gwyneth's and Tricia's smiles. They sure can light up a room. Still praying.....
Lisa in NC/C3
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I love those pictures... especially the ones of the rings!!
ReplyDeletenot bad not bad. ... look at your HAIR
ReplyDeletefantastic pics! I love the ring photos, especially the one with the sunset in the background. That was really sweet of you to take the time to capture this special day. You seem to be a pretty darn good man.
ReplyDeleteGood evening Nate, You are the man of many talents.. great shots of the wedding rings and wine glasses..Your mom is so cute and young looking...I love the pictures of your two girls with their big smiles...You will treasure these pictures for ever..
ReplyDeleteBlessings to all ... Baba
I've decided that you look like the actor Donal Logue--- don't know who he is? http://imdb.com/name/nm0006610/
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I have commented.I just wanted to say that the pictures turned out great.
ReplyDeleteFrom one preemie mom to another hope you have a great day!
Praying for you.
Those pictures are great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteSo much loves shines through, it's amazing! You have natural talent, definitely!
Very good! You're off to a great start. :)
ReplyDeleteNathan, How exciting for my friend to email me asking who got married. Love the photos, all of them. I expecially love the rings in the sunset. Yes, your mom is beautiful. We cannot tell how much we appreciate you taking the time to do this for us. how in the world did you guys miss the cupcakes? I don't want to see another one in quite some time!!! Thanks again Nathan. Love you. Aside from the photos, glad to were able to spend our special day with us.
ReplyDeleteUnity sand - replaces the unity candle. The mothers put in a different color sand, then the bride and groom do the same. It is as the preacher said "a work of art". This is something they can keep, candles aren't as special, I think. Of course, Sat. was such a windy day, the candles would not have worked.
ReplyDeleteI think you could reclassify your photography skills a few notches above "juvenile." Those pictures are gorgeous, and I am sure the new bride and her husband will love them!
ReplyDeleteI can definitely see the family resemblance between you and your grand father! Beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethe ring pics are awesome!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the photos! My first time here, and you and your family are truly an inspiration! (Seriously..I was going to go to bed two hours ago, it's almost 4am here in Michigan! LOL)
ReplyDeleteBTW, when you get the chance, I saw you stated you don't have ring shots yet. Have them on your babes feet for a couple of them.....that always seems to be a beautiful shot :)
From another mom of 2 preemies, one who is almost 4 already, and the other is 11 1/2 (AHHH!)