Meagan + Brandon… now Mr. & Mrs!!!
I love Meagan and Brandon. They are such an awesome couple and I have loved being able to work with them. From the beginning, they have been nothing but wonderful and I am blessed to have them as clients! They also did the first look which makes me love them even more! :) Meagan actually approached me about doing it. Even though the wedding was in the afternoon leaving us plenty of time to shoot afterwards… she realized that we would not have the time or the freedom to do everything we wanted to do after the wedding. I was thrilled when SHE came to ME with the decision to do the first look because I already had a ton of ideas for them! :) Two days after the wedding I received an email from Meagan’s mother, Shelly… and it said this: “I would recommend the “first look” to everyone as a mother, it was to me one of the most emotional parts of the wedding if not the most emotional moment! Thank you for suggesting it.” Thanks Shelly! :) I kid you not, I lost count of the number of times that Meagan said.. (during their Mr. & Mrs. mini shoot)- “I am SOOO glad that we did this! I can not imagine how freaked out I would be if I hadn’t seen you yet!! The pressure is gone, and now we can relax!” We had a BLAST with their mini shoot… we actually stayed in one spot for the majority of the time. It was gorgeous and we had SO much fun. Brandon is definitely one of my most favorite grooms of all time… as is Meagan one of my most favorite brides!!! (I don’t feel like they think I’m crazy when I ask them to do things that are a little… off the wall! ;)) They were just right along with me!!
It was a stunning wedding AND reception! I am so very thankful that I got to be a part of it and meet this wonderful couple and their families. I forgot to mention one VERY IMPORTANT thing… these two have been together for 10 YEARS!!!! Yes! They have dated for 10 years. Ever since they were in 6th grade. That is AWESOME! Trust me when I say that it’s very understandable.. when you are around these two. They are so perfect for one another. They are past the point of “finishing one another’s sentences…” they don’t even have to say anything.. because they already know what the other one is thinking! Just being around them you can see how much they love one another.
Meagan and Brandon.. congrats on your big day and thank you SO much for allowing me your photographer and chauffeur. ;) I definitely hope I get to work with you more in the future!!!
Dani wore her sunglasses to hide from me and my camera. :)
The gorgeous dress!
The first pair of shoes. (She wore the pink ones from her bridals for the reception.)
One last hug before the first look!
The first look!!!!!!
I have the greatest clients. :) This one is going to be a canvas in my new office!
I LOVE THIS! :)
This shot was completely un-posed. :) Brandon had just walked up and I was still adjusting the mirror when I happened to look in the reflection and saw their faces and snapped it.
A special thanks to Tyler for allowing us to use his awesome truck!!
Tyler Bryant performing during the ceremony. Make sure to check him out. He’s amazing!
A few details of the AWESOME reception!
My new favorite ring shot! :)
Brandon smashed cake in Meagan’s face but she got him back by kissing him. :)
erica - omg; how beautiful was their wedding; it looks gorgeous; you did such a great job; and so did they; absolutely beautiful;
Jess - Best work yet to date. I’m speechless.
Shyanne - OMG absolutly beautiful pictures!!! You do a amazing job!!! Congrats on the Bride and Groom!!
lindsey - I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How much longer til our wedding!!! The pic’s are beautiful they are gorgeous together ..WOW!!!!!!!!!!
elise - this is my favorite blog post!!! haha i loveee all these pictures they’re soooo beautiful!!!! :) you did amazing as always!!
Karley - Tara you are amazing seriously!
Shani Baird - You are AMAAAAAAZING AND I HATE YOU!!! lol This is by far one of your most amazing weddings EVER! lol What a cool bride and groom, and I have to say I LOVE the 1st look! The ring in the M&Ms is SO cute! haha one of my brides saw that and was like THAT’S SO CUTE! lol I am also def doing the 1st look with ANY bride that lets me! lol You rock girl! The pic of him jumping is sooo cute! And her vail over his face is SO funny, and I LOVE that she kissed him with the cake to get him back!! So lady like instead of snowballing him in the face with a slice! haha Kuddos…. ONCE AGAIN. OMG. I love you! haha
Your #1 stalker, Shani
Kasie - Absolutely gorgeous!
Amy - These are absolutely gorgeous!!!! Makes me what to get married again! Your creative eye is priceless!
ashley - i’m trying to talk brea into the first look, but not having much luck! when we do the e-session, you’ll have to help me!!
Meagan Stroud - Tara you are TRULY the BEST!! Your ideas are insane, awesome, and just totally AmAzInG!!! Brandon and I have talked more about the first look and he said it was the most perfect moment and he couldn’t imagine a moment any more breathtaking and intimate. I guess it just allowed us to take it all in and share such a powerful moment just between the two of us!! And since you were there I will be able to always look back and remember just how special and perfect that day really was. I would advise EVERY bride to do the first look just because you groom will actually be able to see you and focus in on just you and not all the tons of people staring at him! Its much more intimate and allows you to be so much more relaxed going into the wedding! The nerves are calmed and you can just focus on the reason you are there… it was perfect and TARA is the BEST!!!! She was there with me through everything..lol! She truly helped ease my nerves too I can’t imagine the day without her there!!:):)