August 14th was a very big day for my friend Laurie (of Laurie Perez Photography). While Lisa, her little sister, tied the knot with Adrian, Laurie was in full photographer mode, armed with her hulking camera(s) and lens combos and no less than two quantum flashes and a couple of assistants. She meant business, and naturally, I came to shoot prepared to capture the wedding story, but also Laurie’s very own tearful moments. It was beautiful to watch her transfixed, the camera in her hand forgotten, as she gazed at her dad and Lisa. We photographers have unguarded moments too, and I’m glad I was able to capture some of hers.
The night was very bittersweet; not just about her baby sister “leaving the nest,” but also because their father had for the past year been in and out of the hospital fighting cancer. During his speech, Mr. Perez was both funny and self deprecating, but as he closed with a passionate plea for everyone to “please pray for [him],” I felt my own eyes water and had the most intense desire to call my own dad just to say hello and hear his voice.
But with tears came laughter, and lots of salsa and meringue. The reception was a blast, and I finally got to fulfill my very own desire to tear up the macarena. In fact, I don’t think the macarena will ever be the same again…
I do so hope you enjoy this little peek from last Saturday.
xoxo
Kris
There is something both sad and full of hope about this symbolic “giving” of the daughter’s hand to her husband.
The fabulous event coordinators from Emmanuel’s Events, Roberto Ochoa and his mother Becky, sip some lemonade during an interlude.
The look Adrian gives Lisa as she gets a touch up from Laurie is as eloquent as poetry.
Undoubtedly my favorite shot of the night!
Below: big sister Laurie tears up during the father-daughter dance.
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