Rachel and Matt's Wedding

Arriving at Rachel’s house everybody was relaxed and happy. This same atmosphere carried throughout the whole wedding.  Rustic and charming, the photo ops were endless. I witnessed so many beautiful moments at Rachel and Matts wedding, starting from the very beginning of the day with a small problem with one of the bridesmaids dress. Rachel was happy to leave it to the other girls to help sort it out. They fixed the dress and then I overheard one of the other bridesmaids say “It looks much better, in fact we should all change our dresses to match” I thought that was so sweet, showing support and friendship, it’s the very reason for a bridal party.

At the ceremony Matt stood out instantly, he had the biggest smile out of everyone there and exuded warmth and happiness as he greeted all his guests. I loved all of their family and friends, they were fun and helpful.  Everybody looked incredible and the guys in their kilts looked amazing.

Another beautiful moment was when Rachel and her dad were left alone at the car waiting for their queue to walk down the aisle. After seeing her smiling all morning, she suddenly looked so nervous. It was the first time I noticed her mood shift, not in a bad way, more a sudden realisation that it’s time. It was so beautiful, a real moment of emotion.  

After the congratulations, I took the newlyweds and bridal party for their portraits, it was so fun photographing such a large group, the energy was brilliant and mixed with amazing scenery, I could hardly contain myself.  Matt and Rachel, you are both made for each other, it’s so beautiful to see love like that. It was so special to photograph such a beautiful  wedding for two amazing people.

Head over to this link to view a slide show of some of the photographs:
http://natalieannphotography.myshowit.com/rachandmattswedding

Dont forget to let the slide show load all the way first! xx

Stones For Wire

I love jewellery in photo shoots, one focus piece that adds that little extra to the shot. When I stumbled across Stones For Wire and saw they made custom Jewellery I could not resist but to order something special for myself. I will be photographing for Stones ForWire, and on top of them sending me my custom made turquoise ring, they have sent me a beautiful ring with the most dazzling jewel to give away to one of my lucky clients.

I enjoyed doing this shoot. With my model unavailable though, I gave it ago myself and also gave the hair and makeup a try also. It was a little challenging trying to do the hair and make-up, styling, modelling and photographing myself, but I got there in the end. :)

To have the chance to win this amazing ring (above) all you have to do is:

STEP 1 - Like Stonefor Wire fan page http://www.facebook.com/JoannaLaceyUSA
STEP 2 - Share the Natalie Ann Photography fan page on your own page: http://www.facebook.com/NatalieAnnPhotography
STEP 3 -Attend the event on the Natalie Ann Photography fan page.

The winner will be announced 1^st December.