The third time is the charm and I feel like I’m on a roll! I have been blessed to shoot so many wonderful weddings with soooo many awesome moments. I am so honored and privilege to be featured among some really talented wedding photojournalists.
Here’s my latest feature on Moment Junkie:
Today is September 11th, a day that will be remembered forever around the world and here at home in the United States. The tragedy that happened on that day will live in many of our hearts for as long as we are alive. It will be captured and documented in history so that once those who lived through it are gone; the day will never be forgotten.
I almost didn’t post today. I almost saved this blog entry for later in the week. And then I thought about it…if we don’t continue to live our lives the way we always have after the attacks that day, then we have lost. We have given in to what the terrorist’s want, for us to live in fear. I will never forget what happened that day; anyone who was alive on September 11th will always remember what it felt like when America was attacked.
But there is hope and it is the future. Time heals and restores. No one can live in a constant state of grief; we must look for the light in darkness. We must continue to be better and to treat each other with care and love as GOD wishes us to. We are to love each other as GOD loves us. A feat that is not always easy to achieve, but that we should always strive toward.
Little Brooklyn wasn’t even alive on that day ten years ago. Yet, she is the hope and light of the future. Life goes on, whether we want it to or not. Brooklyn was one of the five boroughs of New York, the city hardest hit on that day; and, Brooklyn is the name of the little girl whose images I hope bring a smile to your face on today.
And so on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I will post these pictures of Brooklyn to remind us all that the future lies in our children and the way we teach them to love. GOD bless the world; and, GOD bless America.
These are beautiful. Love them.
Beautiful Session. She is adorable. I love that she and other children are our future.
Lovely post Teresa. She’s such a bundle of beautiful energy. That smile is what it’s all about!
What a perfect post for the day Teresa. Her face is filled with hope.
What a complete cutie! Good job capturing her energy in front of the camera!
Incredible work mate! Love that last one!
Beautiful. The last two images, in particular, are quite lovely.
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Precious. That’s the word that springs to mind when I see these shots. And your post about 9/11 makes it even more poignant.
Oh my goodness – She is the cutest! Beautiful images!
Oh my goodness, this child is STUNNING.
OH MY WORD! She is too too cute.
What an angel she is! Love your words in the beginning. They’re so true.
She is a natural. This is a beautiful session and it shows that you have a great working relationship with this star:)
She’s such a cutie!! The lighting here is phenominal. I adore the shots of her sitting on the wooden railing. Awesome work!
I saw this post on 9/11 and I couldn’t comment at the time. Your words brought me to tears. And this beautiful young lady is just stunning! Great post!
Sarah is wild, fun, free, and beautiful. Brian is practical, quite, charming, and handsome. If ever a pair was completely complimentary to each-other, it’s these two. She keeps him on his toes and he keeps her grounded. After spending time photographing them at their engagement session, I couldn’t wait for the wedding.
Sarah is the only girl in a family full of boys, while Brian’s family is a little smaller with just his Mom and Dad and brother. Brian’s Dad had some medical issues this year, so his presence at the wedding was extra special. The emotion coming from him throughout the day was beautiful to observe…truly.
And their friends were crazy, fun, cool. We started the day at the Citizen for some getting ready shots in the hotel and around downtown Sacramento. The ceremony was at one of my favorite churches here in Sacramento, Saint Mary’s. We did the majority of the bridal party session and the bride and groom portraits in and around Old Sacramento. Sarah arranged for us to have access to the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse museum for portraits. She’s a school teacher which made the location oh so appropriate. We all crammed in that little building and had the most fun getting some amazing shots!! Then we wrapped the night up at the always wonderful Courtyard D’Oro, run by Event Architects.
The wedding décor was rustic chic and Sarah and her girls totally rocked those cowgirl boots! This entire wedding was so full of win!
As a photographer it’s very interesting for me to observe the dynamics of families joining together on the wedding day. They were both very kind and loving…Sarah’s family echoed her outgoing personality, while Brian’s family echoed his. I think the whole event was extra special to me because I saw a bit of Tim and me in them. It was like looking back in time…in a very, very good way.
I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for these two!
Second Shooter: Oliver Daniels III, images by Oliver
Venue: Courtyard D’Oro
Hair and Make-up: Hair Tina Romo, makeup bridesmaids Shana Beals and bride Ashley Thornhill
Gown: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal
Suits: Men’s Wearhouse
Reception Entertainment: Sean Kennedy
Cake: Phyllis Donnalley
Catering: Event Architects
Florist: Erin DeYoung – Scarlett and Grace
Reception signs: Jessica Stapp
Gorgeous wedding, Teresa. The chalkboard photos were super cute!! 
Love the cake sequence!
Oh the schoolhouse is just brilliant. I love the joy you’ve captured on her face as she’s putting her dress on as well.
This bridal party seems so fun! Great couple and great photos.
Love it! Love the classroom shots, love the silhouettes on blue that the groups were posing against, love everything!
What a fun wedding! The image of the bride walking down the isle with older gentlemen bawling is such a beautiful moment!
OMG Love the cowboy boots! Great coverage!
Absolutely stunning. The bride’s smile is infectious.
Cake in your face!! Her lashes are incredibly long and luscious.
Teresa, these rock! Love the little school house photos!
Man! SOO many good locations in one shoot!
hahaha the classroom photos are so great! wonderful post overall tho
Wooaaa cakeface!! LOL
How wonderful that you got to be so creative with the bridal party shots!! Fabulous work!!!
The color and processing are top notch and the schoolhouse thing is just plain adorable!
Love them boots!! Great attention to details. Question do you use a second shooter?
Congrats on the feature. Great moment, I’ve seen a few of those but still haven’t captured one as good as this.
SUCH a great moment!!
It’s a great capture – congrats!
Ha! This is awesome.
Love this! Beautiful shot Teresa.