With only 43 days until the wedding (thank you wedding countdown app) I am eagerly wrapping up a lot of projects that I have started and attempting to cross off those to-do’s. One very big task for Matt and I was finding a photographer. As a photographer it was definitely a bit of pressure and rather overwhelming.
Because we are having a more intimate wedding I really was looking for someone who would fit in as a friend and also someone outgoing and engaging. The person we hired would need to be OK with spending all day with my friends & family and be OK with that (yes, I know photographers get paid to do this but I know many who would rather be elsewhere unfortunately).
I went through lists and lists of those whose work I admire but I always came back to one person. A dear friend, Jennifer Williams out of Vancouver. I battled it out in my mind many times on if I wanted her to photograph our wedding. I absolutely adore her work and think it fits in perfectly with our wedding look but I wanted her to enjoy herself on our wedding. I had a hard time battling that out in my mind, weighing the pros and cons.
At the end of the day, I knew what kind of photography I wanted, I knew what kind of photographer I wanted and Jen fit all of that and more. I have worked besides Jen in weddings so I have seen her work first hand. I know she is the kind of person I want next to me all day with that dang shutter going off :p Plus, she might be the only person I’d trust enough to capture some awesome photography but also enjoy some champagne with me and my girls while getting ready…and many throughout the day! 🙂
Here are some of my favorites and the reason why it could only be Jen.
Great use of light and some awesome getting ready shots of the groom.
Use of different lighting but nothing too crazy!
Amazing shots like this! Need I say more? 
When I saw this wedding it was around the time Matt and I were trying to find a wedding photographer. I really knew from this moment I just needed to follow my heart and get Jen’s butt to Ohio!
Oh, drama! I love these bridal portraits. Different than the normal but still so gorgeous.
I had the privilege of shooting this wedding with Jen and girl rocked it! 
I am all about natural, real expressions. I have a feeling there will be many of these on wedding day.
gotta love the details shots as well! besides the ceremony and portrait these are my favorite! I also will have plenty to capture.
And check out these two people 😉 Last year Matt and I visited Vancouver on our Portland/Seattle vacation and Jen took some amazing pictures for us. Already being in front of her camera I know this was already one of the best wedding decisions 🙂
If you’re in Vancouver or the surrounding area make sure to check out Jen’s work, you really will not be disappointed!
Wedding and portrait blog
Website with amazing boudoir
No doubt both the wedding AND the photography will be amazing!!!!!! SO excited for you & Matt!
Very exciting! I can’t wait to see the details of your wedding through her lens!
As a photographer who recently got married (less than a month ago) I battled with choosing a photographer too. I went along a similar path, small wedding, they had to fit in. I too chose a friend and loved every minute of it. She was there, quiet, engaging, involved, all at the right time. I trusted her and didn’t feel the need to direct her as I might have wanted to with a stranger.
I wish you a wonderful day. I know the photos will be as amazing as the day is 🙂
It’s such an honor to be able to photograph such a special day for two very special friends!! I had a great mentor too 🙂
I’m so happy you picked Jennifer, she’s amazing!!! Can’t wait to see what she comes up with!
I have moss envy… great location… and it didn’t bleed into the virgin white dress? Awesome.