When Dara attended a week of discipleship training called Deep Camp, she was expecting to find fellowship, to learn from others, and to deepen her connection to God. She found all of those things ... and though she didn't know it at the time, she also met her future husband -- a fellow attendee named Charlie.
Although that week at camp didn't spark a romance between the two, it did forge a friendship that would grow steadily over the next four years. When Dara came out of a difficult relationship, Charlie was one of the people she was able to lean on, and he was there to help heal some of the parts of Dara's heart that she had feared would stay broken forever. Although he had been interested in Dara for years, he didn't think she would ever look his way. Finally, after much prayer and a few nudges from his friends and pastor, Charlie asked Dara out.
In case the above photo didn't tip you off, I'll give you a hint: Dara said yes. And just one year later, she said yes again when Charlie asked her to become his wife.
I was blessed to shoot Charlie and Dara's wedding in Denver, Colorado. Their love and strong faith shone through the whole day, and I feel so honored that I was able to be part it!
Although that week at camp didn't spark a romance between the two, it did forge a friendship that would grow steadily over the next four years. When Dara came out of a difficult relationship, Charlie was one of the people she was able to lean on, and he was there to help heal some of the parts of Dara's heart that she had feared would stay broken forever. Although he had been interested in Dara for years, he didn't think she would ever look his way. Finally, after much prayer and a few nudges from his friends and pastor, Charlie asked Dara out.
In case the above photo didn't tip you off, I'll give you a hint: Dara said yes. And just one year later, she said yes again when Charlie asked her to become his wife.
I was blessed to shoot Charlie and Dara's wedding in Denver, Colorado. Their love and strong faith shone through the whole day, and I feel so honored that I was able to be part it!
Dara wore her grandmother's shoes down the aisle:
Charlie carved this box for the rings himself:
Wedding Planner: Renia Canaday with Especially Yours Event Planning // Ceremony Venue: Hope Community Church // Reception Venue: Richards-Hart Estate // Florist: The Fresh Flower Market // Hair & Makeup: Nichole Zamora with My Hair Trip // Stationery: Rebecca Wertz // Officiant: Dean Wertz // Ceremony Musicians: Dave & Tara Powers // Caterer: Lorene Klopenstien // Cake: Azucar Bakery // Videographer: Stacey Fronek // 2nd Photographer: Jared Wilson
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Equipment used for above photos: Contax 645 Film Camera // Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.0 Lens // Zeiss Distagon T* 45mm f/2.8 Lens // Fuji 400 & Portra 800 film // Film developed & scanned by Photovision // Canon 5D Mark III // Canon 50mm 1.2 lens // Canon 24mm 1.4 lens // Canon 70-200 2.8 lens
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Equipment used for above photos: Contax 645 Film Camera // Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.0 Lens // Zeiss Distagon T* 45mm f/2.8 Lens // Fuji 400 & Portra 800 film // Film developed & scanned by Photovision // Canon 5D Mark III // Canon 50mm 1.2 lens // Canon 24mm 1.4 lens // Canon 70-200 2.8 lens
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