And now... couple number 2.. Stephanie & Adam...  they have re-inspired me.. .and  reminded me again why I love what I do...  I first met this couple... two days before their wedding... in a TORRENTIAL STORM... I mean it was raining sideways... and it was FREEZING...  I could tell they were a little concerned about their upcoming outdoor ceremony and carriage ride... (and to be honest.. so was I... but I didn't tell them that (sorry S & A...  now the truth comes out... I really was a little concerned)... well the sun broke through by noon and stayed all day.   I think one of the coolest things about this couple was that their wedding was all about THEM and who THEY were... for example on the carriage ride... we stopped at Starbucks (yes there's a Starbucks on the island... but its owned by a local so its okay ;-)... obviously these two (well, Stephanie)  LOVES their Starbucks... this was just one example of how they made their day so unique and touching!

So I have to share with you a few emails... and why they have reminded me how I love what I do . ..and I love when others are happy!!

I finished their slideshow late last night... and this is the email I woke up to this morning (needless to say it was an amazing way to start the day)

Hi,
 
Oh, Andrejka!   We just had a good cry watching the slideshow!  It is absolutely amazing!  It is way better than any expectations I had.  We both just said how thankful we were that you were our photographer!  We know our families will love it too!  Thank you so much!  We can't wait to see the rest!  You truly do have a gift! 
 
Thanks again!!
Adam and Stephanie

So, I of course wanted to share this with you all...  and I wrote back...

Oh my goodness!! You are so nice...    I am soo glad you love your pics...  would you mind if I used this email on my blog? It is just so touching.. and reminds me why I love shooting weddings!

AND then... another amazing email.. by now I HAD tears in my eyes ...

You definitely can use the email.  I would recommend you to everyone!  :-)  Our families did see the slideshow and our moms both cried!  Jami loves the picture of Benjamin and Natalie hugging!  Everyone has a favorite...well, many favorites!  :-)  I love how you captured so many special moments throughout the day!  I guess that's why you call it photojournalistic!  And, the starbucks pictures are so cool!  :-)  My co-workers love them!  They say it's so me!  I am going to have a hard time choosing which ones to frame!  :-)   I have a feeling we will be looking at these pictures everyday for a very LONG time!  :-) 
 
Thanks again!
Stephanie

HERE'S Stephanie & Adam's SLIDESHOW (click here)

I couldn't make these up if I tried...

Thank you so much S&A.. I so appreciate from the bottom of my heart all of your kind words. It truly was such a pleasure to meet you and share in your day.  It is so clear to see the love you two have for each other and the joy in your eyes when your with each other.  Thank YOU...  I wish you both years and years of true joy and happiness.

Love,
A