Married: Benjamin + Leah | An Elegant Backyard Wedding on the Bay

Weddings

Sep 16, 2014

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I don’t even know where to begin with this wedding!  Benjamin and Leah were a referral from another photographer and my sweet friend – Ashley Peterson. It’s so awesome to have connections in an industry that can be so competitive and to have genuine people that think of others when their schedules are full and that’s what Ashley has been since I met her at the United Conference in Santa Barbara, California earlier this year!  Benjamin and Leah’s wedding day was approaching quickly, so they decided not to take engagement photos and instead Leah opted for a Bridal Session.  Some see this as a southern thing, but Leah’s mom- Val- has three other daughters and she has each of their bridal portraits hanging in her home so it was only natural that Leah, who is also the youngest, rounded out the group of sisters by taking bridal portraits.  I’ll share some of those photos in another post.

Benjamin and Leah married at a private residence near Mathews, VA and the weather for their day couldn’t have been more perfect.  It was a hot day, but there where chances of rain in the forecast and it stayed away until well after the ceremony and reception. I love that so many people in the community came to support these two as they committed to love one another for life.  Both Benjamin and Leah were so calm and collected as they prepared for the day, read hand-written notes from the other and simply enjoyed seeing all of their family and friends arrive to the residence.  Their nuptials and reception overlooked the bay and my heart smiled with the wealth of portrait opportunities that stood before my eyes.  Here are just a few of my favorite images: (Thanks to Justin Ferry for second shooting with me) mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1049mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1050mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1051mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1052mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1053mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1054mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1056mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1058mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1059mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1060mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1061mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1065mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1062mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1063mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1066mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1067mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1068mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1069mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1070mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1071mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1072mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1073mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1074mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1075mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1076mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1077mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1078mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1079mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1081mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1083mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1080mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1082mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1084mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1085mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1086mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1087mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1088mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1089mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1090mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1091mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1092mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1093mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1094mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1095mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1096mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1097mathews-northern-neck-virginia-Wedding-Photographer_1098

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