Lisa Walsh Photography

Saturday’s forecast was hot & muggy.  I’m not going to lie…I was a little nervous because Joyce & Matt were having their reception outdoors, and I was worried about how everyone would hold up.  I need not have worried, though, because Joyce, Matt and their family and friends were troopers.

I don’t shoot many weddings in Cortland, and I must say it was nice to drive a mere 10 minutes to Court House Park, where I met up with the boys. When I found out they had sporting equipment with them, I was in heaven.  These are the kind of images I want to create with all of my Grooms & Groomsmen.  Here’s Matt up at bat.  (We did shoot some more “formal” stuff, too.)

Here’s Joyce getting ready at the church.  I love how bubbly and enthusiastic she always is!

Joyce, surrounded by her beautiful bridesmaids before the ceremony.

Price Chopper did the bouquets.

Matt watching her come down the aisle.

This is one of my favorite father-daughter-coming-down-the-aisle shots ever.

And the look on Joyce’s face as she looks at her soon-to-be-husband melts my insides every time I see it.

It was decided beforehand that they would ride with Thelma & I in the H3.  We wouldn’t have been able to get these shots otherwise.

So glad I held out for one with a moonroof!

One of the best things about my couple’s is the trust they have in me.  When we discussed locations for images after the ceremony, Joyce & Matt left it up to me.  I knew from the time I’ve spent with them that they met at SUNY Cortland, so I thought it would be great to get a few pictures of them there, and they agreed.

I’m *SO IN LOVE* with this shot.

They scheduled an hour or so into their day for portraits of just the two of them, and it was definitely worth it.  I knew of an abandoned house that sits on an amazing piece of land that just happened to be on the way to the property their reception was being held, so we stopped there for a few more pictures.  By that time the big, puffy clouds I always pray for had rolled in.  I adore these two images.

I love when bridal parties ask to do something fun, and this one wanted to jump.  I’ve shot a few jumping bridal parties in my day, but this was the first group that didn’t block their faces with their hands.  Nice job you guys!

Dinosaur BBQ catered the reception.  If you live within driving distance of Syracuse, Rochester or NYC and you haven’t eaten there, you need to get in your car right now and drive.  I’m serious.

Joyce’s sister during the father/daughter dance.

Matt and his Mom during the Mother/Son dance.

And last, but not least, the rings.

Joyce & Matt, I hope you have a wonderful time on your honeymoon!  I can’t wait to hear what you ended up doing on your drive.  I’ll talk to you when you get back!

Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing Alicia & Jason’s wedding at Holy Cross Church in Dewitt.  It was a short day, as the reception was being held at Alicia’s parent’s house and they decided to have me document Alicia getting ready, the ceremony, and some formals afterwards.

I’m going to keep commentary to a minimum, because I think I told them their blog post would be ready Monday morning, and here it is almost 2:30 and I’m just starting.  I couldn’t narrow it down any further, so it took me a little longer than I thought to edit them.

The rings.  I couldn’t believe how tiny Alicia’s finger’s are!  I’ve held a lot of wedding rings over the years, and I’ve never seen such tiny rings.  They’re a size 4!

Mom tying her dress.

I love her facial expression in this shot.

Arriving at the church.  She looks so excited!

The windows behind the altar were a pleasant surprise.

Jason’s Mom tearing up when the Priest talked about Alicia & Jason naming their parent’s as the happiest married couple’s they know.

Exchanging rings.

Alicia’s Mom had a little trouble lighting her candle because the flame kept going out.

LOVE the emotion here!

Last, but not least, I’ll leave you with one of just the two of them.

Alicia & Jason, thank you for trusting me with your special day!  Missy and I had a great time.  Enjoy your honeymoon!  I’ll talk to you when you get back.