Nicole & Ryan

Last Thursday I had the honor of photographing a small, intimate wedding- yes, on a Thursday.  Nicole and Ryan had a simple wedding planned that just took my breath away.  In a normal wedding day, I have anywhere from about eight to twelve hours with a wedding couple, but here I had just shy of one and a half  hours total.  During this short time, I saw more adoration, expectation, and genuine expressions of affection than I often see during a huge event.  It was so refreshing!

Located at the Conservatory in historic St. Charles, MO. 

 A little family love before they got to see each other...

 One of the sweetest "first looks" that I have ever photographed.  They both said they completely forgot I was there, and I got a great series of tender, beautiful expressions!  Here are the first few moments...

 

I love Ryan's expression here- this is the look he got in his eye when Grandma told him to "think about Nicole."

Just lovely!

 So sweet!

 

 I love this smile Ryan gave to Nicole as the ceremony began.

Such care in his eyes.

 Congratulations, Ryan & Nicole!