Renee and Matt, August 16 2008

Wedding at St John's Lutheran, Wauwatosa

Reception at The Delafield Hotel, Delafield.




When I first met Renee and her mom, Renee was clear that she didn't want any posed pictures of herself since she's not a fan of being in pictures. Strangely enough, I get that as I'm not a fan of being in them, either and many of my clients feel the same way. Her mom looked pained when Renee said that and Renee joked that she could just cut a picture of Renee out of a group shot. So sure enough, on the day when I got Renee's checklist, she had marked off that she didn't need a photo of herself alone. You know, the traditional bridal portrait. And in truth, I am totally cool with that, it's was her day and if she's happy with group shots and such then I'm happy.

But during the outdoor photos, Renee was standing in this gorgeous light under a weeping willow waiting while I took photos of the guys, and when I turned around and saw her framed in that light, I HAD to take a photo of her. Just her. I asked first, I did. But I had to. I'm a mom, and if Renee was my daughter I would want a photo like that along with the more spontaneous moments. Thanks for indulging me, Renee!


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