Friday, November 28, 2008

Emily + Matt | Wedding

Emily + Matt are so passionate and full of life, laughter, and love. When you talk with them, you really get the sense of how they are truly living life in the moment. Every time I met with Emily + Matt it felt like I was meeting with long-time friends. It was the same thing, when I met Emily and her bridesmaids at the hotel before the wedding. It was my first time meeting with the bridesmaids, but it only took 15 minutes, and I felt like I had known all them forever.

kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

Hillary from Oliver's Hair Salon did all the hair and the makeup.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

This was awesome...as we were walking to my vehicle to go to the church, I mentioned that I wish I had "The Chapel of Love" on my phone to play while we walked. So they all started to sing it. It was a wonderful moment.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

I gathered the guys from Unity Temple on the Plaza and headed into an alley for a couple photos.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

We also had to go across the street to Tomfooleries for a shot.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

The moment we all have been waiting for...
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

...especially Matt. I didn't notice at the time, but when I was reviewing the photos, a tear was coming down Matt's face when he first saw Emily.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

The wedding colors were green and brown. There was such great style and design throughout all of the reception details. Knowing Emily, I shouldn't have expected anything less! :)
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

The bathroom had hospitality baskets filled with items that matched the wedding colors.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

Matt + Emily are passionate for life and so are their friends and family.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

Here are Matt's Kappa Sig brothers as they serenaded the newlyweds.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

I gathered with the bride and bridesmaids for a quick photo since I had gotten to know them quite well over the 10-hour day. One of the bridesmaids had the great idea to pick me up for the photo ;)
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


Emily + Matt are a wonderful couple, and they make each other very happy. I feel like the world is a better place with their love in it. Holleigh and I are blessed to partake in such a wonderful wedding day.

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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Holiday Portrait Sessions

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Saturday, November 08, 2008

Michelle + James | eSession

I wish everyday was like the day of Michelle + James' shoot. Not that windy and the perfect temperature.

We were going to originally meet in Westport, but at the last minute I called Michelle + James to meet in the Waldo area and do photos there. I am so glad they trusted me to change the shooting spot, and I am even happier with the beautiful photos I was able to get of this wonderful couple.

kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

This is one of my favorite photos from the session.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

I noticed that Jimmy was checking his phone when we were walking from one location to the next. I positioned Michelle and then Jimmy and told him to just chill and look around wherever he wants. I then told him to pull out his cell phone and check how his fantasy football team was doing. He tried to laugh me off and then I told him I wasn't joking. I figure it is something he always does and he might as well multi-task during the shoot ;) I was trying to get him to relax a little during the shoot and I hope it helped...
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

Mmmmm...shadows...yummy.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder


kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

My other favorite shot.
kansas city wedding photography by patrick binder

Jimmy is smiling, because this is the last shot of the session ;)

I had a great time hanging out with Michelle + James and look forward to their wedding next year.

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