There’s just something about capturing images of people like this that makes my heart soar.
It’s that moment when I’m editing a wedding for a bride and groom when I’m filled with such joy thinking I DID THAT. It’s because I was blessed enough to be asked to get behind the camera that this couple gets to remember these exact moments for the rest of their lives. The cake dries up, the flowers will shrivel, but what remains are the photographs to remind us all of just how beautiful was the day two best friends became one.
There was just something about this wedding in particular that left me on THE biggest high. To the point where — if I didn’t know how much this couple wanted these images back — I would have stretched out the editing process because I enjoyed seeing their smiles THAT much!
Gaylena and Kevin, you have a love so real and true that even little ‘ol me could see — and feel — it across the room. And for the past few weeks, I’ve had some great reminders on the monitor in front of me. 
Thank you for trusting me to document your wedding day. The bond you two share is palpable and I have a feeling that yours will be a wedding I remember for years to come.
And if you think this couple is gorgeous, then do yourself a favor and definitely WATCH THE SLIDESHOW. (True story: I’ve already watched it a dozen times myself and I STILL get goosebumps when I watch it — ha!) Gaylena and Kevin, may you always be one another’s “best thing”
If you are friend or family of the bride and/or groom and want to see all the proof images from their wedding day, click here.
Gaylena and Kevin got married on a beautiful Saturday morning at the Morris Butler House in Indianapolis. It made for some beautiful locations to shoot — both inside and out!
I am still blown away by how BEAUTIFUL Gaylena was on her wedding day.
Did you think I could blog this wedding and not mention the fantasticness of these shoes once more?
When I opened this image on my computer, I was struck by just how handsome Kevin looks here. Gaylena, are you glad you married this man or what? (wink wink)
And you thought he couldn’t get any more handsome
Oh those cute groomsmen. They were so eager to please and had much fun in the process …
I love EVERYTHING about this photograph, but especially Gaylena’s adorable grin here. That girl knew how to WORK the camera (made my job a breeze)
S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G
Gaylena and Kevin had an untraditional kind of intimate wedding day. After a brunch with their family and guests, they chose to spend the rest of the afternoon just as man and wife. And I think that is so sweet, because how many of us truly remember much about our wedding day — let alone spending more than five minutes with our spouse? Gaylena requested we meet up again in the evening on Monument Circle for more photographs and I happily obliged. When she showed up with those beautiful peacock feathers in her hair, I kind of wanted to ask her if we could be best friends
Gaylena, you take my breath away in this photograph and remind me again of how much I love to do this, all at the same time
An enchanted evening for sure …
Gaylena and Kevin, you two are the best! Best wishes for a beautiful marriage! — Gail
17 Comments
WOW- you are sooooo god!!! I love your work!!
Ooh Buffy - thank you SO much! I really consider that the highest praise coming from you! Can’t wait to see you on Saturday!
Blue Manolos and peacock feathers??? What a DREAM bride!! Amazing work Gail! I especially love the one where she is leaning on his shoulder looking back at you - love it!!
Fantastic work Gail!
I’m watching the slide show IN TEARS! B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l job, Gail! I can’t wait until next summer when we get hitched ourselves!! Our contract is signed and all ready to be mailed to you!
Gorgeous!
A-Mazing! I am just in love with the framing and composition on that shoe shot - totally brilliant! Andy was talking about your slideshow yesterday while I was preoccupied on the other computer with work. We both think you are so talented!
Hi Gail!! You’re pictures are so great!!! What a beautiful bride and groom they made. That very last one is definitely my favorite. I love how busy it seems around them yet they seem so still and calm.
OK, I just watched the slideshow. I love Ray LaMontagne! What a perfect song for Gaylena and Kev. On a related note, how many of these photos do you think the maid of honor can display in her home without being totally creepy?
what an awesome job! you are right, they are a beautiful couple and you did an amazing job capturing the moment! you are so good!
Beautiful images!! Great job capturing the day!
these are great–although I already knew they would be since I got a sneak preview
Why Ellen…without you, and having a place to stay for a bit, I think I would have got caught in a tornado on a way home and Kevin and Gaylena may have NEVER gotten there images … so, you played a big role in this day too
Awesome Gail!!! The color is spot on and just gorgeous! We need to shoot a wedding together sometime!
I love the blue shoes! And the peacock feathers in her hair! Gorgeous bride. Gorgeous photos.
Breath Taking Photos & the slide show is nothing short of a total tear-jerker!
gail, these are divine!!
what an ADORABLE bride!!
and those BLUE SHOES!!! EEE.