I posted Madison’s bridal session last week and as promised I am posting her First Look this week! One of the first things Madison came to me with as her wedding photographer was the importance of her photos and making sure they happened no matter what. No matter the weather, no matter what old wives tales said, no matter if it’s before the wedding – she wanted her photos to turn out how she envisioned. She also knew she wanted a relaxing wedding day with family and friends so she came to the conclusion that a First Look would be perfect!

First looks usually happen the day of the wedding. Instead of setting time aside after the ceremony, the bride and groom will get ready a little earlier and spend quiet alone time with each other before the ceremony even begins. It is my job as a photographer to just stand back and let this moment unfold and to capture it as it happens. Madison and Josh’s just so happened to be almost a full month before their wedding but it was every bit exciting. They were anxious, nervous, excited and so full of love and have personally told me just how perfect this time and situation was for them. They are getting married this weekend on beautiful Lake Lure and Andy and I will be traveling there to document that as well. We will do more formals (this time with family and the bridal party) at the lake but as for their official bride and groom photos with just as much meaning – sit back and enjoy their first look!

Thank you again to Alex & Matt for being gracious enough to open their loft to us, Jade Buchanan for hair and Madison’s friend Traci for assisting!