Kaya Wedding Part 3: Big Picture {a glimpse of it all} | Bemidji, MN Wedding Photographer

Kaya Wedding Part Two: White | Itasca State Park, Mississippi River Photographer, Bemidji MN

 Remember these lovely newlyweds? They were married in September and had their formal portraits taken at Itasca State Park. The leaves were perfectly golden, the grass still green, the roads cluttered with fallen leaves, while the trees stood firm. It was a cold and misty day, but it was beautiful, nonetheless.

Mr. & Mrs. Kaya were fun to work with, and got more and more comfortable in front of the lens as the hours passed. I am so grateful to have shot this wedding. It was just stunning to see the lovely hand-made bridal head piece that Christina wore. She was the most stunning bride with the long ribbons, pearls, and lace cascading down her back. They trailed over buttons from her dress and stood out in their soft peachy highlights against her delicate dress.

 

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Kaya Wedding, Part One: PINK | Itasca State Park, Mississippi River Photographer, Bemidji MN

Last month, I had the awesome privilege of photographing this gorgeous bride and groom, along with their bridal party. I learned that making EVERYTHING by hand results in several beautifully crafted gowns, ribbons, jewels, and head pieces. AMAZING.

Christina was the most becoming bride in her hot pink dress. Zosim stood out as the groom in his sharp pink shirt, too. The bridesmaids wore a gold color and the groomsmen wore a gold color with khakis.

Again, I am so happy I got to be a part of this special week! Congratulations for EVER, Kayas!!!

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♥ Tribute to Weddings, Part Two | The First Kiss as Mr. & Mrs. | Amy Kate :: Bemidji Wedding Photographer

 I love the sequence of this: Vows & Rings, Kiss, and be Married! Click here to read ♥ Tribute to Weddings,Part One

Engagement and Wedding Photos are some of the most memorable, and most-shared pictures of your life. In natural light, we can capture those cherished moments of your love for one another. We'll use locations that suit your needs. Love is pure and joyful. Both the engagement session and your wedding day photography include the candid moments and more formal portraits. These sessions are designed completely around you!​

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Engagements $150 | one hour

Weddings $1200 | all day, three locations

♥ Tribute to Weddings, Part One | A Wedding Song | Amy Kate :: Bemidji Wedding Photographer

I've decided to work on documenting the beautiful weddings that I have been blessed to be a part of. Here is the first installment :)


The better you know me, the more you understand that ♥ I AM IN LOVE.♥ I know that my husband loves me with a pure, gentle, and giving love. I know that he is going to continue providing more than I can ever ask for or imagine. Together, we have a joy that comes only from our relationship with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Tim and I have the love, mercy, and justice of our God. HE is everything to me and Tim. That is why our love for each other can be as beautiful and gracious as it is. 

We strive to love one another unconditionally, just as we are loved. A hymn by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty, In Christ Alone, beautifully portrays the foundation that my husband Tim and laid our marriage on. Here is that song.

In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.


To read ♥ Tribute to Weddings, Part Two  Click Here!

12. Something that makes you happy

New Shoes!

Jordan & Rosa

In March, I was honored to photograph Tim's BFF Jordan's wedding near Chicago. Jordan married a beautiful, sweet Rosa. This was a prized day to see best friends unite in Christ through their marriage. Praise the Lord for a God-honoring relationship.

While I captured the photographs, LuLu He did the videography. And let me tell you, SHE WAS AWESOME!!!

Here is LuLu's video highlighting Jordan & Rosa's Wedding. WOW. Be amazed.

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/38675231?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/38675231">Jordan and Rosa ~ Wedding Highlight</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/lxh">LxH Productions</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

Goosey Cake... I'm dying just looking at it.

Okay, this is the BEST cake I've ever had in my life. And, because I am  not yet done with the Gilbert's wedding pictures, I thought I would share this delicious one from the Groom's Dinner which followed their Rehearsal. I LOVED this cake.