While perusing facebook updates today, I stumbled across this video, and it took me completely off-guard in a beautiful, surprising, uncanny kind of way. I had never seen it, I wasn't expecting it, and it made me smile. It made me laugh. So much that I cried. I laughed and I cried through the entire thing. I am posting it here to share the good mojo.
I love this couple. I wish I knew them and their friends. I wish I could have been their wedding photographer. It's the amount of passion and entire lack of shame that went into it that makes me love them. It just made me feel good.
I wish the same carefree kind of feeling for you today :)
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The greatest part of it all is being able to be surrounded by the love these couples and families share, and to experience these fantastic celebrations of that love. At times I feel like an intruder... like these moments are so private and so intimate, that I shouldn't be there... that they should be able to sink away and take it all in privately. But, somehow, I manage to disappear into the background and capture it. I am truly one lucky lady to be included in these moments.
I don't have time right now to give everyone a full blog post yet (but I will when I catch my breath a bit!), so enjoy a single image from each event our last few weeks.
Annie and Jyun had a very intimate wedding ceremony at a Japanese Shinto Shrine...
Sisters being oh-so-cute for me at their family shoot this past weekend!
I loved your summer update! Wow... you just keep getting better and better! Everyone here is blessed to have you as their photographer. Way to go Joey! ~ Dawn
(07.15.09 @ 11:13 PM)You have such a beautiful way of really catching a moment Joey!
(07.18.09 @ 05:30 PM)Click here to see the article!
Jake looked at me and said, "Honey, do you love love?" And all I could think to reply was, "Who doesn't?" Hello??? He laughed at me and my sappy ways and I realized that perhaps I have the most perfect job in the world, where I get to revel in the love story of each couple I meet, and I get to capture that love in moments that will never, cannot ever, be forgotten. How unbelievably cool is that?
Well, Niki and Konan are one such couple.
Niki and Konan met while Niki was working abroad in London. After Niki returned home to Seattle, their friendship continued at a nice steady pace before it skyrocketed into a full blown love affair when Konan flew out to visit Niki last Fall. Konan proposed to Niki while on a trip to India last month to meet his family, and she - so happily - obliged.
During a small ceremony at the park, Niki and Konan exchanged their vows in the presence of just a few family and friends. Very soon, they will be starting their lives together in London and both will be very, very missed by all they have touched here at home.
Now doesn't that just make you say "awwwwww..."?
Thank you SO much Joey and Jake! We can not express enough gratitude for your craft and this amazing gift we will have always. xo
(05.03.09 @ 10:14 AM)Thank you so much guys, these photos couldn't have possibly been better. I am probably slightly biased but I think these are your best photos ever :)
(05.03.09 @ 10:21 AM)Oh my god - these are such AWESOME pictures. Niki of course looks stunning but the real clincher is that even the Barbarian looks great :-)
Seriously, beautiful pictures and it probably doesn't hurt that you two are so totally and happily in lurve!
(p.s. - I'm probably a bit biased too!)
Absolutely EXQUISITE!!! Have not seen such beautiful Wedding Photos ever. Congratulations!!
(05.03.09 @ 11:38 AM)"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever "
You make these words come true ! Really your photos are as great as this most beautiful couple !
the youngest, fittest, most intelligent couple i know. you guys look stunning and happy. amazing stuff joey!!
(05.03.09 @ 01:01 PM)Hi Joey and Jake!
Wow! You really have an amazing gift to capture the essence of the most precious moments. Of course Konan and Niki are precious..... Truly a timeless gift!
the photos look gorgeous!!!!! congratulations!!!
(05.03.09 @ 01:50 PM)how beautiful and radiant you both look! can't wait to hug you, niki, and meet konan.
(05.03.09 @ 02:48 PM)I'm amazed at how beautifully these photos capture the spirit of the day. Niki and Konan are radiating love and happiness, it's wonderful to see it captured so well on film.
(05.03.09 @ 06:54 PM)My god, that's absolutely gorgeous.
Congratulations again Niki and Kone, I wish you all the happiness in the world.
really stunning photos. so happy for you both. Nikki can't wait to meet you. Konan - nice work!
(05.04.09 @ 07:18 AM)Amazing! I love the ones where they have such geniune smiles, truly capturing the "real" moment. They are beautiful!
(05.04.09 @ 11:40 AM)this couple is going to have the most gorgeous kids one day!!! great job joey!
(05.04.09 @ 02:02 PM)Hats off to you guys- you've made Konan look fantastic!
:)
These are gorgeous, gorgeous photos, and you both look wonderful. God Bless, wishing you every happiness, and looking forward to having Niki here in London!
Gorgeous photos guys - congratulations again - and i have to agree with Bud here, even Konana looks (almost) as hot as Niki in these!! ;)
(05.05.09 @ 02:09 AM)These pictures are absolutely amazing! You both look so incredibly happy and radiant! love you both!
(05.05.09 @ 04:33 AM)heyee...... the snaps are amazing....... you both look so happy..... congrats... lots of love.... :)
Beautiful photos!! But the true beauty is the joy in both of your eyes. I'm so thrilled for you. Many blessings.
(05.05.09 @ 08:56 AM)Those are great pics Konan and Niki!!! I love the last picture and the one where you guys are sitting on the bench. congrats again!
(05.05.09 @ 03:49 PM)Wow - those pictures are AMAZING! Congratulations in damn big bucket loads, Konan and Niki (whom i hope to meet one day soon!). You're such a beautiful couple. :))xx
(05.06.09 @ 05:21 AM)these are UNBELIEVABLE! they make me want to get married immediately! any takers? ;) seriously, these shots are befitting of such a beautiful couple. well done. bravo. big ups. wow wow wow.
(05.08.09 @ 07:09 AM)Thank you everyone for the lovely comments!! You guys have just made my week! I am so happy to hear from all of Niki & Konan's family & friends that you really feel these photos represent the beautiful couple so well. I am so touched!
(05.08.09 @ 08:32 AM)While I couldn't get enough of the bold, hot pink-striped wallpaper, nothing shone so brightly as the bride herself. And while she was stunning all on her own, her smile beamed ever more brightly when in the company of the love of her life, Andrew.
Courtney and Andrew's wedding was styled with so many personal touches, I couldn't help but put them all here in the blog. Normally I love to let each image shine on it's own, but a few collages seemed to fit the bill here just perfectly to show off the monogrammed napkins, candy bar, and - oh yes - both cake AND cupcakes!
And to the lovely Bride & Groom... thank you so much for allowing Jake and I to capture your wedding day!! We have hundreds of more photos to share, but hopefully this will tide you over until the rest are ready :) Enjoy!
Gorgeous photos Joey! I love love love the vintage flair that you give them. Truly stunning!
(05.01.09 @ 09:21 AM)
OH, thank you for that!!! ;) That is so freaking awesome! I want to be their wedding photographer too! Yeah, and I laughed so hard I cried also. I love it that the whole wedding party got into it!
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