ali & jake - november 22, 2007

my job has allowed me to be part of many amazing things and i was so blessed to be able to add ali and jake's wedding to that list. they were married at almond morgan bay resort in st. lucia over thanksgiving weekend. this seemed appropriate because i am so thankful to have gotten to know ali and jake and their families, and be able to photograph such a beautiful day. let's start out with some favorite pictures of the two of them:


on the beach:


color was everywhere and everything was so brilliant:

ali's dress:

even though there was beautiful scenery, i couldn't ignore the shoes:

jake, looking very gq:


and ali, looking lovely:


getting his corsage:

ali, being escorted by her mom and dad:


what an incredible setting for a wedding:

the vows:


ali's sister janey:

after they did the unity sand, jake pulled her aside and took a moment together. it was so sweet, i had a hard time keeping a dry eye:

the new mr. and mrs.!

ali's parents watching them cut the cake:

a steel drum band played for the wedding. it added to the perfect island atmosphere:

a first dance overlooking the ocean:

a dance with his mom:

janey taking a little rest:

ali's dad is quite an accomplished photographer and has had many of his landscape and nature pictures published. it means so much to shoot for a fellow photographer.

the wedding party, catching some rays:

some more of ali & jake:




congratulations to a wonderful couple, and thank you for allowing me to be with you on such a beautiful day. it was an experience i will never forget: