Another wedding when I got travel to a new place. So of course we left super early. But the new GPS got us right there and extra early so we drove around and found some beautiful areas for portraits.
We did many images before hand as we arrived early and figured we mind as well get to work. We got all kinds of group images out of the way and then snuck Megan away for some creative time.
I’m not big on tradition. I think it’s great to do your own thing, but one tradition I love it the waiting to see the bride until she walks down the aisle. Love the high emotions. And Megan and Michael did this and it was worth it.
After the ceremony we did all “formals” (which I think I’ll now dub group shots as they aren’t nearly as formal as years past) outside in front a tree with a huge canopy that framed in the fields in the background. The fields happened to belong to Megan’s dad. I didn’t know this when I took them over there, but I thought it was a great side note to tell the kids someday. Then we took a few extra in a couple of other areas before heading to the reception site.
The reception was at this amazing hunting lodge called The Hole in the Wall. And had such a warm close atmosphere for the group. Perfect! Just before leaving with the storm clouds brewing outside we snagged Megan and Michael for a bit of creative portrait time. They are so great together and in front of the camera. I love this set of images. We got to create just for them.
Thank you for the great time!
CA
A little classic hollywood style lighting. You wouldn’t believe how we made it.
The handsome groom
I love that they waited to see each other and Michael was grinning big upon seeing Megan.
As they walked down the aisle Megan glanced at her mom. Who was in tears. I LOVE EMOTION!
The exit
And for some portrait time. This was near an old boarded up school that just happened to be Megan’s mom’s old school.
And some evening portraits. This was after hours as we were getting ready to leave. We had to stay extra and play.
And the reception at The Hole in Wall. A very beautiful hunting lodge.
Ceremony: Big Springs Baptist Church
Reception: Hole in the Wall Lodge
Florist: Flowers by Jan
Caterer: Hy-Vee Vermillion
South Dakota Wedding Photographer:Cory Ann Ellis, AC Ellis Inc.
by Cory Ann
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