The Dantzler Wedding Weekend!

Here are some of the long awaited photos from the May 23rd wedding weekend of Lydia (Burgess) and Leland Dantzler! These are just 20 of my favorite photos from the weekend in Tiger and Lakemont Georgia. (Please click on a photo if you'd like to see a larger image.)

One more...

I've been editing Lydia and Leland's wedding photos for hours upon hours, and I'm almost done. I didn't expect it to take this long, but then again I did have 1000ish photos to go through and I've been overly busy since I got back from Georgia. Here's one more for you all. I'll definitely post a long blog post when I finally get them images all finished. Don't worry about that. :)

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Dantzler!

I had the privilege to be invited to Lydia and Leland's wedding in Lakemont, Georgia (05-23-10). And not only was I the guest, I was also the photographer. I spent the weekend hanging out with Lydia's eccentric southern family, and stuffing my face with incredible BBQ and other homemade goodies. It truly was an honor to photograph Lydia and Leland's special weekend, and their wedding day. It was my first time shooting a wedding as a first shooter (and I will add, as an only shooter); so I was rather nervous. 

As I go through and edit the photos I am just awed and amazed by this love story.

First off, let me explain how I know the couple... I met Lydia like 3 years ago when she was working at Summit Ministries in Manitou Springs Colorado, and I came around and volunteered in the kitchen. She stayed here in Colorado Springs to attend Focus on the Family's "Institute". We'd hang out occasionally, and I helped her move a couple times... Hmm. Ha Ha. She and I then went on to work for our friend David's incredible ministry called Axis. This past October we traveled to San Francisco and taught at two high schools, a youth group and hosted two parent meetings. The trip was stressful, especially when our friend and teammate Jon Jon got sick and had to goto the hospital, but in the long run we saw God working among the students and in awesome ways in our own lives.

Now back to the love story.

Lydia and Leland grew up there in Georgia. Grew up hanging out together, playing house, and spending summers at Lake Rabun. When they say "We've known each other since kindergarten," they really mean it. Apparently over the years Leland was developing quite a love for Lydia. Eventually Leland flew out to Colorado Springs, and confessed his love to her. This didn't go over so well seeing that she was in a relationship at the time. But he knew he needed to tell her. What was a daring move, ended up for the best. And after a short time Lydia realized her long held love for Leland too. And well, now they're married. It was quite the celebration.

Lydia and Leland, thank you for having me.

It is through art and photography

that we are reminded a story is unfolding.

Kevin and Joanna

My favorite photo from the shoot

My second favorite photo

Badda Bing! Wit' a RING!

Kevin is my roommate, or as I like to say, "my tenant". He moved here from Minnesota last fall to start a life here in Colorado and be close to his girlfriend, now fiancee, Joanna. Kevin Is a great guy, even though he is really conservative :) I'm rarely up in the morning, but on one occasion shortly after Kevin moved in I happened to be up early and found him in the kitchen making breakfast. I had my assumptions about him seeing as he truly is a conservative. Well, that ass-u-me thing came true. Kevin was wearing a t-shirt that read, "EXTOL MAKES ME HAPPY". I was like WTH?!, how can a Michael W. Smith fan love metal??? Well, Kevin does have a (fairly) good taste in music. His favorite band being Project 86, shoot maybe it's August Burns Red. Either way not too shabby.


Kevin and Joanna met at Focus on the Family Institute, or as it's also referred to, Focus Leadership Institute. The story goes; Kevin liked Joanna but these feelings were unrequited. Well, some time passed and well it looks like it'll be happily ever after. Kevin works as a CNA at Memorial Hospital here in Colorado Springs, and Joanna works with special needs kids at a high school in Castle Rock. They'll be making their home here in The Springs after their August wedding. It has been a pleasure having Kevin as my roommate and also getting to know Joanna (even if she's kinda shy.)

Spontaneous Boston day trip!

***For a full sized image just click on the photo***

Old North Church where Paul Revere hung the lanterns

 to warn that "The British are coming!"

Krystan on the connecting flight from NYC to Boston

Copps Hill Burial Ground

Charlestown Bridge

Freedom Trail

Krystan outside of her beloved Fenway

Krystan

Firefighter Memorial

(Typical)

Bunker Hill Monument

Boston's a sleepy little town

An unintentional self-portrait

294 steps in the Bunker Hill Monument (don't do it...)

Overlooking Boston

Squirrel checking out Krystan in Boston Common Park

Washington in Boston Common Park

The Boston Public Library. What an incredible place. 

Christian Science Center