Bride and groom exchange vows at a candlelit wooden chapel altar with floral arrangements.

 

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Alec & Jacynda

 

Alec and Jacynda share a love for analog photography, drawn to its imperfections, spontaneity, and the feeling of a moment captured as it truly happened. From our early conversations, I wanted to understand what mattered to them and shape the photography around their vision. Their appreciation for the unposed and the unpredictable became the foundation for documenting their wedding, allowing their personalities and relationship to take center stage.

 

Rustic wooden sign reading The Little Church of the West mounted on a stucco wall with ivy under a clear blue sky.
Bride in white gown and veil surrounded by bridesmaids adjusting her dress train before a large mirror.
Smiling bride in white gown and veil holds red rose bouquet, standing in doorway with pearl necklace.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand outside a charming chapel with an American flag in Las Vegas.
Groom in black suit with red rose boutonniere smiling at wedding altar with groomsman standing behind him.
Bride in white gown holds red bouquet as she walks down the aisle with her father in a wood-paneled church.
Groom smiling tenderly at bride during wedding ceremony, black and white photo capturing an emotional exchange of vows.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride in a pearl necklace and veil holding hands with groom during wedding ceremony.
Couple seated at a wedding ceremony, woman in floral dress and man in suit with tie, guests in background.
Newlywed couple sharing first kiss at wedding ceremony altar, bride holding red roses bouquet, guests applauding in church.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle in a rustic barn wedding venue, guests seated on wooden pews.
A bride and groom stand at the altar of a candlelit wooden chapel adorned with white floral arrangements.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment in a wooden chapel, her white gown trailing elegantly with a red bouquet.
Bride and groom sitting together in a dimly lit church pew, surrounded by candlelight and white floral arrangements.
Bride and groom share intimate moment at candlelit wooden chapel altar with floral arrangements and elegant trailing veil.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss at church doorway with stained glass windows and candlelit pews.
Bride and groom kissing outside a rustic brown wooden chapel with a steeple and American flag on a sunny day.
Newlywed couple in wedding attire and heart sunglasses posing in front of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada sign.
Bride and groom posing in wedding attire before the iconic Las Vegas Drive Carefully Come Back Soon sign.
Bride walking down the aisle in a white gown at a wooden chapel wedding ceremony with guests seated in pews.

At Little Church of the West, the intimate setting and warm wooden interior offered an atmosphere that felt timeless and personal. I made the deliberate choice to work entirely with available light, without using flash, embracing the natural shadows and ambient warmth of the chapel. Rather than changing the character of the space, I wanted the photographs to preserve the feeling of being there, capturing the ceremony as it unfolded.




For their reception at Silver Stamp, I carried that same philosophy into a more relaxed, playful setting. To bring Alec and Jacynda's love for analog photography into the celebration, I prepared five disposable cameras for their guests to use throughout the evening. It was a way to let everyone become part of the storytelling, capturing their own spontaneous perspectives, unexpected moments, and imperfect little frames that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Tripel Karmeliet beer sign displayed above a wedding cards and gifts table with decorative items.
Reissdorf Kölsch beer tray with glasses and Coors ashtray on a bar counter with colorful bokeh lights.
Two men laughing together in a dimly lit bar booth with vintage Coors beer signs and neon lighting.
Three people dining in a cozy retro diner booth with red leather seats and vintage decor.
Man smiling and holding a bottle at a lively bar gathering with friends in a warmly lit venue.
Bride and two bridesmaids smiling and holding drinks at a lively wedding reception party.
Three friends laugh together in front of a wall covered in colorful beer cans at a bar.
Bride in white wedding gown and veil socializing at a bar venue under a Budweiser sign during reception.
A woman laughs joyfully with friends at a warmly lit bar decorated with colorful string lights.
Three men smiling together inside a bar, dressed in suits, with vintage signs and neon lights in the background.
Couple smiling together at a Budweiser-lit diner booth, woman wearing dark dress, man with mustache hugging her.
Two open boxes of cookies, one with smiley face decorated sugar cookies and one with heart-shaped chocolates.
Two-tier white frosted birthday cake topped with maraschino cherries, displayed in a vibrant bar setting.
Bride and groom toasting with drinks beside a wedding cake in a bar decorated with neon signs.
A smiling bride and groom pose together beside a white wedding cake in a warmly lit bar venue.
Bride in short wedding dress and veil posing in a warmly lit bar, smiling over her shoulder.
Bride in short white lace dress and veil poses with groom in dark suit at a warmly lit wedding venue bar.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss in a warmly lit venue, bride wearing a short white dress and veil.
A couple poses together outdoors near decorative trees with warm string lights in a candid night photo.
A couple poses together outdoors near ivy-covered pillars, the woman wearing glasses and the man in a gray blazer.
Three men in suits smiling for a selfie photo at a formal event, two with beards, taken in low light.
A smiling bride holding red roses bouquet stands with groom in black suit outdoors at a sunny wedding ceremony.
A man in a suit drinking and a woman in a strapless dress sit together at an outdoor evening event.
Four friends huddle together in a circle, looking down at the camera with playful expressions in a fun group photo.
Bride and groom photographed through a doorway framed by lush green trees and blue sky on their wedding day.
A bald man and a blonde woman in a black halter dress socialize at an outdoor evening party with purple lighting.
Bride and groom sitting together in a dimly lit church pew, surrounded by candlelight and white floral arrangements.

My goal was to capture Alec and Jacynda's wedding as it happened, without over-directing or making things feel staged. I focused on the candid moments, the interactions between friends, and everything in between. Just like the analog photography they love, I wanted the photos to feel natural and a little imperfect, capturing the day as they experienced it rather than trying to make everything look picture-perfect.

 

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