Posted: March 5th, 2010 | Author: Eli | Filed under: weddings | Tags: Arkansas Wedding Photographer, Little Rock Wedding Photography | No Comments »
As promised, here is part two of the Luigs wedding!
All the photos from the entire wedding can be viewed/purchased here.













All the photos from the entire wedding can be viewed/purchased here.
Posted: March 4th, 2010 | Author: Eli | Filed under: portraits, weddings | Tags: Arkansas Wedding Photography, Jonathan Luig's Wedding, Little Rock Wedding | No Comments »
So I’ve decided to break up Kele & Jonathan’s wedding into two parts because I have so many great photos that I wanted to share. I didn’t want to overload you guys with too many in one blog post, so come back tomorrow for part two. When I first photographed Jonathan & Kele’s engagement photos I knew there was a possibility that Jonathan might get drafted to the NFL, but when I found out that he was picked by the Cincinnati Bengals I was super excited for them both! The football season was a little hard on Jonathan, but he was a trooper . He had surgery two weeks before the wedding, but walked without crutches just about the whole night. Football players are hard core. Here are a few of my favorites from their wedding.





There were some strict rules shooting inside the church, but I was sure glade that I had my buddy Geoff there as a second shooter. He got all the great shots of during the ceremony, I was restricted to the very back of the Church.




I absolutely love these portraits! Immediately after the ceremony I pulled Jonathan & Kele outside to do some real quick portraits of the newlyweds.



Stay tuned for the rest of the wedding on Friday!
All the photos from the entire wedding can be viewed/purchased here.
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 | Author: Eli | Filed under: weddings | Tags: Arkansas Bride, Arkansas Photographer, Arkansas Wedding Photography, Finishing Touch | 5 Comments »
I’m very excited to say that I am blogging my first wedding of 2010. I have a really great feeling about this year! Lauren and Ryan picked the super great wedding planner Jessica Kersey to make sure that their wedding was something to remember. The reception and catering were at Next Level Events, and I can testify, the food was great! I was happy to have my good friend Geoff Duncan as a second shooter along side me. All in all this was an incredible wedding to start the new year with. I was honored to be a part of such an important event to begin with, but at the end of the day Lauren’s mom welcomed to be a part of her extended family. I had such a great time at Ryan & Lauren’s wedding. I hope you guys enjoy some of the photos! For more info on all the details of the wedding check out Finishing Touch’s Blog here.
Here the girls were getting ready at Studio XS Salon.

Studio XS Salon Bride

Bridesmaids Getting Ready

Arkansas Bride Flowers
Here’s a little teaser from the “First Look” You can see the rest of it here.

Classic Car Bride & Groom

Arkansas Wedding Photography

Groom throwing football

Groomsmen Sunset

Modern Wedding Photography

Arkansas Wedding Photographer

Bridesmaids

Father of the Bride

Ceremony

Little Rock Wedding Photography

Finishing Touch Event Design

Next Level Events

Wedding Cake

Chocolate Bar
This was my favorite part of the reception. The engagement photos that we took back in November had their own display!

Engagement Photos Display

Modern Wedding Photographers Arkansas

Bride & Groom Leaving
You can view all of the photos from the wedding and order prints here.
Posted: January 6th, 2010 | Author: Eli | Filed under: portraits, tips & information, weddings | Tags: Arkansas Photographer, Bride & Groom, Classic Car, First Look, Wedding Day | 10 Comments »
During my first meeting with Lauren & Ryan they were both opposed to seeing each other before the Ceremony. After a few more meetings and some careful planning with their wonderful wedding planner Jessica Kersey, they were now both convinced that a “first look” would be best for their wedding, and I am so glad that they did. This was one of the most beautiful moments of their wedding. Lauren was glowing with excitement to see Ryan and her expression certainly said so. Ryan just about came to tears. I’m not going to say that every couple should do a “first look” for their wedding, but I really like the idea. It gives the bride and groom a chance to soak up the moment. The entire wedding day speeds by so fast. The first look is a quiet moment to embrace each other before the excitement of the rest of the day. Geoff Duncan was helping me shoot Lauren & Ryan’s wedding, we both had our long lenses on and stayed out of the way. We wanted to make sure we photographed the reactions just as the happened. The rest of the wedding was just as wonderful! Stay tuned and enjoy!

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Red Classic Chevy Wedding

Groom waiting for Bride

Bride & Groom First Look

First Look Photography

Happy Bride Little Rock

Groom with tears

Arkansas Wedding Photography

Modern Wedding Photography

Little Rock Wedding Photography
Posted: November 24th, 2009 | Author: Eli | Filed under: weddings | Tags: Arkansas Wedding Photographer, Downtown Little Rock, Fall Wedding Colors, Regions Building | 2 Comments »
I had a super great time at Britt and Crystal’s wedding, and I’m going to miss the times we had shooting their engagements, Crystal’s bridals, and of course running from the chainsaw guy at the end of the Haunted Hotel, haha. I hope that we can stay in touch long after this two have been married. There were some first for me with this wedding and reception. The ceremony took place at First Freewill Baptist Church in North Little Rock. The reception was in two parts, the first was cake and punch on the campus of the church immediately following the ceremony. We decided to let the guest have cake first before we did the formal photos. That seamed to go over well. The real reception though, was the after party, after the sun had set everyone met up at The Little Rock Club. This was the 30th floor of the Regions building downtown. I’m glad I’m not afraid of heights, pretty incredible view to say the least. My first time at both of these locations. The wedding was beautiful, the view at the reception was crazy, and the food was awesome. Crystal found The Calm Coming out of Conway to play some live music, this is my kind of party. Mark G. helped me out again as my second shooter. Here are some of the photos from the night. Congrats Britt & Crystal, enjoy the photos!

First Freewill Church

Bride getting ready

Groomsmen Fisheye

Bridesmaids

Bride & Groom

Bride down the aisle

Fall Arkansas Sky

Modern Wedding Portrait

Brand New Couple

Bride & Groom cutting cake

Regions Building Little Rock

First Dance Little Rock Wedding

Little Rock at night birds eye view

Couple in Limo