Lauren Hannah Garcia

I love shooting in minimalistic or geometric locations and trying to create additional interest through expression or movement. Everything came together for this shot of my stunning bride, Aimee. The dramatic lighting, the bride's gorgeous gown, her smile and the wind that lifted her veil!

As soon as I saw this lovely little green hill at the ceremony site I knew it would a great place for a moving portrait of the couple. We got lucky with the wispy clouds and diffused sunlight that afternoon and I decided to create dramatic silhouette!

A lot of couples request a shot of the bride being picked up my the groomsmen but we decided flip the script and have the bridesmaids pick up the groom. Once I could see their grasp was slipping I kept on shooting as I knew that even though it wouldn't end well for Bryan, it would result in a very comical, candid photograph. There was lots of laughter after the groom fell flat on his face but Bryan was a great sport through it all!

In trying to find a way to create a ring shot that was extraordinary I decided to get a totally different perspective and lay down on the ground!

This photograph captures a spontaneous moment between shots. As I was setting up a different shot that I had pictured in my head of the bride and groom under the veil, the couple began to laugh and share an intimate moment. I don't know if the couple remember what they were laughing about, but I hope that this photograph will forever remind them of the fun they had on their wedding day.