Kyle & Abby 4.24.10 {Minnesota Wedding Photographer}

It was a softly lit day (photographer's dream!) for Kyle and Abby's rural Minnesota wedding.
This may be one of the most picture-packed blog posts yet as I just don't have the discerning powers at the moment to narrow down the photos.

Abby shared some great ideas about her day and I am so thankful that they chose me to photograph their day . . .

Details, details.

Getting ready is such a memorable part of the day . . . should not go undocumented.

And thanks to my patient sister, K, (te amo!) for being my "assistant" to take some great candids like this:
{I better watch out, she will probably start her own photography business, too!}
:)

The "First Look":

Despite my oops (I used a 1/45th shutter speed) for this pic, the guys toasted their Red Bull.

Adorable flower girls: can never get enough photos of them!

It started raining for a bit, then stopped. Notice the "rain drops" lit by the flash.

Prob one of my faves:

"Just act cool" ... were my weak directions. They did well.

I love the glances and the laughs. They yield the most true expressions.

Just a bit windy.

Hands photos--love them, too... this one was completely candid.

They are an active bunch. (p.s. "I am not liable for any injuries" ;o )

"You look beautiful, my dear," says Dad.

Even though the rain stopped, why not add some umbrella flair?

Formal group shot: I used my speedlights and two 60 in. Wescott satin white umbrellas.

Steph did the flowers, Michelle the cake. Gorgeous, hey?

Love, love window light.

Something so calm, yet mysterious, about this one:

One more of the flower girls, getting ready to walk down the aisle!

Such a cool idea for favors. They had candy inside.

Thank you, again, Kyle and Abby, for giving me the honor of photographing your wedding.
All the best of love, health, and happiness to you both.