I wanted to make sure I got something up for these two newly weds before we took off on our own honeymoon. Starla and Raktim found me through yet another referral and I’m so glad they did because we had a blast from the e-shoot to facebook messages to the wedding. It helps in forming a special bond with a couple though when you are both planning a wedding at the same time 5 days apart!
Starla was a beautiful bride, and I love how her mother spent a lot of time making her a necklace for the wedding day
Another wedding with a fun bunch of girls (I’m on a roll!)
Raktim didn’t look too shabby either
I’ve been saying it since I started doing weddings… while no one asks for rain if you do get it – enjoy it! Have fun with it and get something totally unique and different for your wedding. It can be fun if you let it.
Of course if it stops and the sun peaks out (even if for only literally 10 minutes like it did here) get your asses out there and take advantage!
My fav :)
1, 2, 3, money shot!
I love this shot of the guys having a toast before they head into the cocktail
I also want to say thank you to Starla and Raktim both for being such amazing sports on their wedding day. I know they wanted some amazing shots and some of our signature portraits but the weather did not cooperate for 99% of the day. Then when we did score 10 minutes of nice light the grounds were absolutely drenched with puddles everywhere. I know the shots above look like this amazing field with a fence somewhere in the middle of a movie set, but this was honestly just someone’s yard which was drastically flooded. In a pinch though the two of them grabbed a golf cart and trenched down in the waterlogged yard for these shots. You can even see Rak talking Starla into climbing in between these fence posts to ensure they got these awesome shots. I don’t want to make readers out there think I make all my couples do this, or even that I expect it, but I thought this was so cool and was an example of how important these amazing shots are to people. And for those of you wondering the two of them stayed pretty dry and not too muddy. Ali and I on the other hand were absolutely soaked through and I got muddy as heck :) How many brides do this?! You two seriously “Rak!”
Luke, what can I say? The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. You and Alisha are some truly talented photographers. We had so much fun trekking around in the golf cart with you guys. And climbing over the fence to catch the tall grass – totally worth it! And I’m surprised Starla was so easy to convince. You guys made us forget about the weather. We want to throw another reception just we can have another photoshoot!
Also, congrats to you and Alisha! You two make such a nice couple. Have fun in DR.
6/22/2009 6:07 am
These pics are INREDIBLE!! I loved everyone!! You guys were gorgeous!
6/22/2009 7:16 am
Sweet! These look amazing.
6/22/2009 8:28 am
The pictures are wondeful! You both looked great that day and the ceremony was beautiful. We had an awesome time dancing the rest of the night away! :)
6/22/2009 12:36 pm
Absolutely beautiful. The last picture is so sweet :) You’re right, most other brides (and grooms for that matter) would NOT be as adventurous as Starla is (and Raktim!) and it really paid off! The wedding was just beautiful and we all had such an amazing time. Congratulations!!
6/23/2009 4:43 pm
Starla and Raktim,
I’m a work associate of Lou’s. I asked that he share pictures from your special day!!! This is FAR more than I expected! I love the way the photographs are alive with activity and personality. What a calm bride and good sport you were Starla not to let the rain spoil your day. Based on what I read in the BLOG your support Raktim was a major contributing factor. From the photographs and the comments, it looks like you both took the inconvenience of rain and made some unique special memories…the proverbial Lemons to Lemonade story!
Congratulations and All the Best!
Sharon
Sharon Haney
AT&T
Atlanta, GA
6/29/2009 10:42 am