I had the most wonderful initial phone conversation with Michelle. She was lovely, animated, and enthusiastic. As first calls go, this one was pretty much perfect. I found out later that not only is the bride an avid photographer, but the groom, Josh, is a photographer in the US Army. Oh it’s safe to say that I felt more than a little pressure to get things right — if Josh could manage to get the exposure and focus right in Afghanistan, I certainly had no excuse!

The wedding was a small family affair on Josh’s father’s property.  Michelle and Josh, with the help of their family, did all of the decorating and set up. They did an amazing job — the tent looked amazing. I had checked the forecast earlier that morning, and it didn’t look good for our after ceremony photos. So I arrived extra early and took advantage of the sun while it was shining. It was a stunning day…until the monsoon came. The ceremony was hastily started as the first drops fell. It was a deluge, but Michelle and Josh didn’t let that ruin their moment. The downpour didn’t stop until hours later, and I can’t remember ever being so wet as I packed up at the end of a wedding. But that didn’t bother me. It had been an awesome day.

My gratitude to Michelle and Josh and their family for welcoming me to their home. I enjoyed every moment (well, maybe not those ginormous mosquitoes!). And many thanks to Michelle for these kind words:

“Amy, I don’t know how you did it, but you managed to make us look fantastic even on a rainy day! You are an amazing photographer! We are so glad to have had you document our special day!” and “We are so glad we chose you to photograph our special day. As two photographers ourselves, we know how important it is to have someone, who is not only professional, but has a true talent for photography.”

Check out some highlights below, and if you want to see me, take a look at their slideshow.

The bride wore a gown by David Tutera from Mayfair Bridal in SATX.