September 2012: Big, Strong Trees


We've waited so patiently for our ultra-sweet, precious Lindsey to marry her fabulous, cool boy, Nate.  And it finally happened this September 22nd under a canopy of giant trees in Portland's Mt. Tabor Park.  Walking an aisle of pine cones in a clearing of forest, these two made one under a white taffeta banner gently tied between two towering pines.  As a small group of family & friends watched, bride & groom recalled their meeting story of five years previous, uttered personal vows, placed bands on fingers & painted a blank canvas of two trees branching out as hearts, ushering in new meaning to the words nature & nurture.  

Then, at the end, smiling, she leapt into his arms.    



(Mt. Tabor Park) 
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Leap of Faith
(Mt. Tabor Park) 
-Ilford HP5 Plus-

15 comments:

Lindsey said...

ahhh I love it!
Thank you dearest Steph, the pictures are wonderful!!!!!
I love how you captured us people and simultaneously the immensity of the trees, wow!

SK said...

The trees enveloping us that afternoon struck me as discreet symbols of so many things. They spoke so loudly! What a splendid place for a wedding ceremony.

Glad my LL is happy.

Anonymous said...

Is someone is dancing in the background? Looks like a fun wedding!

Chris said...

Captured the moments beautifully.. Great eye great shots. Well done.

SK said...

Ha! We were ALL dancing in the background.

Actually, that's the wedding officiator behind the bride & groom in the last photo. I guess the spirit moved her...

SK said...

Thanks Chris! That's a true compliment coming from your artistic eye.

Great to see you & the whole of the Malatesta clan. A special family, indeed.

SFK said...

Looks so nice, did you take any more pictures? Glad the weather was good for their wedding.

SK said...

I just took shots at the ceremony when the light was good with my film camera. I didn't take any color or digital photos.

shelby said...

oh i love these!!! the light, the trees, lindsey's dress billowing in the breeze, the love! so so good!! such great captures, chica.

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SK said...

Thank YOU. Billowing is right & so was the light! Just right. I'm excited to see what you got (what was shot) with good friend Diana.

Thanks for the love, sista.

SK said...

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I would be happy to provide more details. Please feel free to write me at skfilmphotography@gmail.com with any questions.

Thanks for your comment, even if you are a troller.

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Natalia said...

Looks like you were alone at the wedding! You must have stepped out into the aisle. Good shot!

SK said...

I guess I DID step out, I was hardly paying attention. I really do like the last shot, glad you do too....and thanks!