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Behind the Scenes :: 2016

Ok seriously the yearly blooper reel is by far my favorite post every season, but the behind-the-scenes is my next favorite! Most people have no clue whats going on during most a of a wedding day from the photographers perspective. Some of these are hilarious moments (during a 12 hour day we just need to amuse ourselves sometimes), some funny things happening with other vendors, and at the end there will even be some cell phone shots that I had to throw in just for fun!I can’t say enough how much I love my job! My 2nd shooters are like my 2nd family and I can’t imagine these weddings without them right next to me, having a blast! Thank you to the whole SB crew for yet another amazing season! xo

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Jaye was seriously obsessed with these mirrors!

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Windiest wedding day of 2016!

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Who doesn’t juggle at weddings?

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Always fixing veils!

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Nothing makes me happier on a wedding day then getting to drive the golf cart!

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Stopped for a few pics at a local bar!

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No, park ranger lady, we do NOT have a permit and we are NOT leaving! #byefelicia

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Freezing cold, wet, windy wedding days make Susan sad.

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These floating docks are very wobbly!

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Oh hey, Jamie!

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Liberty State Park esesh!

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Here Marissa, block the sun..just hold this…

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Hmm…Blue or red?

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Find the hidden, creepy Jaye..

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Christy is in her element

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My fav makeup girl and office roomie!

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Mark loves coming to engagement sessions when the clients bring us champagne!

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Jaye photobomb

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Marissa and I getting a nice romantic sunset shot 😂

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Practicing our best duck face with this little cutie!

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So windy that Marissa had to stand behind the dress, hold it, and jump to get her feet out of the shot!
I was literally dying! Good thing she’s 80 pounds!

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That look when Jaye is over the photo session LOL

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Nate bringing his A game!

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No thats cool, just sit there and I’ll shoot everything.

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I love this shot! If you look closely you can see me kneeling down to get the ceremony details!

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Such a gracious runner she is..

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We found our youngest “Uncle Bob”. This girl was serious!

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Here, use my umbrella Kia 😂

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Did she just flip me off?

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Yeah that’s a good angle, stay there Jacqui!

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Here..hold this and block the sun for an hour while I do bridal party pics! LOL

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Get outta my shot Nate!!!

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I think Jamie was terrified that the Groom was walking towards her in his underwear!
Notice Marissa and the groomsmen on the left sewing his pants back together!!

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When I say GO, let go and I’ll take the pic before it falls…Dad, can you help us????

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Telling the Groom he’s gonna die when he sees how beautiful his wife looks!
Love the moments right before a first look!

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That time I had to wear a boot for a wedding and rocked it out anyway!

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Marissa and some Lakeside yogi move

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When we want fog, we bring our own!

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Hope that’s not Poison Ivy, Christy!

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I spy, with my little eye..

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Ashley photographing the maid of honor speech

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Marissa..you can’t sleep during bridal prep!!!

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I still don’t know what was happening here..downward dog?

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Josh: “You mean like this..?”

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My 2 favorite guys 🙂

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Jose!!!!!!

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OMG Erin lmao! Hey Dom!

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This little girl was making sure I was doing my job!

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Ahhh night shots!

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Brian: “No thats cool, take your time Kelly” LOL

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OK I seriously need to explain this one! We bring balloons and blow them up to put in the brides
dress when we are photographing it hanging. I turned around and Marissa had then in her top.
I literally almost dyed laughing.

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Marissa has become a pro at buttoning up the brides dress

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Marissa was the “stand in bride” for this first look test shot!

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Love photographing ceremony details!!!

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Interesting…

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And last but not least, some random cell phone shots that were captured along the way 🙂

Kia and I at the St Louis Arch at Shutterfest 2016!

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Car selfie/snapchat

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Photographing the Grooms details!

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LMAO! The hottest day of the year! After shooting in 110 degrees for 3 hours this was our elevator selfie!

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I’m actually squatting in a stream to get this shot!

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Yep. The show must go on.

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Thank you random guest for posting this on fb!

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Behind the scenes at the Steringbrook styled shoot!

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Waiting for the party bus to arrive at Princeton University

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That time Jaye and I picked peonies from the hotel grounds for a snapchat while in Long Island!
Right after this, I drove the wrong way down a one way street! Good times!

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Blurry, but still cute!

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Another random guest sent me this pic LOL

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OMG the rain of 2016! Did it ever end????

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When the videographers steal your phone and take selfies

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I seriously love my brides! xo

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Thats all for now! Looking forward to more fun and silly times in 2017!
To see the 2016 BLOOPER REEL click here!

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