When Meaghan approached me some months back about photographing her wedding, she impressed upon me how much she loved my work – to the point that I got the impression that my photography would be the number one priority of the day. Perhaps I’m a narcissist (I am), or perhaps she simply knows how to make one feel appreciated, either way I’ve build this album design up in mind until it was larger than life.

I hope this doesn’t freak Meaghan out, but there was a point during the design that I wanted to run and hide. I’d convinced myself (as I often do) that this was the one where I’d finally blown it, I was officially washed up, and she and her family would probably sue me because of the horrendous job I’d done! Many of you would be surprised how often I actually feel that way about a project, but never was it so bad as with this album design.

The funny thing is, once I’d put the finishing touches on the last couple pages, and could just sit back and look over the design as a finished product, I found that I really, really, liked it. No, I love it. The wonderful fall colors, all the happy smiles, the energy… I also feel that there is a very high level of creative consistency with this particular album. There is one spread that I agonized over in particular, and I’m still not sure it’s quite right (that’s what album changes are for, after all), but it works. And no, I won’t tell you which one it is!

So anyway, enough of my struggling artist psycho babble! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the album design!

UPDATE: Check out the personalized website!

UPDATE: Natalie and David’s personal website is now ready here! Check out their Signature Print as well as more preview images, get ready to see their album design, and be sure and click Purchase Images to register to see their complete set of photos as soon as they go live! Enjoy!

Two words: Boiler Up! That could easily sum up the theme of Natalie and David’s West Lafayette wedding. BUT, for me the theme was simply working for a beautiful couple, and beautiful couple of families. Would it be dorky to say that Natalie and David are extremely well-rounded people? I know it sounds simple, but to each be so intelligent, energetic, considerate AND have a sense of humor… it’s all quite amazing! The same goes for their families – a personal thank you to Margie, Walter, Janet, Ronald, Thomas and Lauren for being so helpful, patient and kind.

Thanks also to Tory and Michael, they were lifesavers as always, and the bridal party for helping make it an easy day! Special thanks to Paul from the Lafayette Country Club for catering to EVERY need during the reception. Kent from from WSL DJ service was on hand to keep the party moving, and it’s safe to say we all had a great time! Oh, and check out the beautiful bouquets and arrangements from Rubia Flower Market in West Lafayette!

Ok, enough with the name dropping, let’s get to some faves! Be sure and check back soon, ’cause the link to Natalie and David’s personal website will appear here in a day or two, and will feature even more slide show images, their Signature Edition Print, and album design! Enjoy.