from the archive- my first wedding

I’ve been thinking about my first wedding gig lately. When I got the opportunity, it was completely from left field. I never thought about wedding photography, even after 6 years of studying and obsessing over photography. I had a mental image of wedding photographers as these really cheesy people with traditional poses.

I had no clue what I was in for. The last wedding I attended I was a flower girl. But I did it, and I was proud. I was surprised by how much I loved it. The experience stuck with me. I discovered a whole realm of non-corny photographers who create art & heirlooms for their clients.

Looking at these images is kinda painful. I’ve grown a lot, learned more about my equipment, etc. But I am happy they exist. They are a testament to the beginning of my career & life. When I think about myself before Chris & Andrea’s wedding, it makes me smile. I simply had no clue my life would take this direction. After this wedding, I hoped over to China for year, but as soon as I returned I began Alex Bee Photo.

Chris & Andrea got married at Sampson’s Hollow in Walland, Tennessee in the summer of 2009. I love that gorgeous mountain venue. Thank you, Chris & Andrea for helping me light this fire. Thank you letting me follow you around all day. And thank you for giving me a huge slab of cake to take home & eat for a week.