Let me start by saying that this wedding was such a privilege to photograph. Nathan and his family are very dear friends of mine that I consider family. I would do just about anything for them. I knew that one day Nathan would find a spectacular women that would love him like crazy. He did… He found Courtney and they are perfect for each other. These two are amazingly creative. Nathan is a fellow wedding photographer and musician. The two of them cooked up the most amazing wedding ever. Mason jars with flowers and candles, lemon center pieces, a candy bar, vintage luggage tags for seating name tags… the list of amazing and personal touches goes on and on. Oh, and the most amazing music play list EVER! They hand picked some of the best music that perfectly fit their love and personalities.
Nathan & Courtney, THANK YOU for letting me be a part of this wonderful event! This is a ridiculously long blog. Please forgive me. But, I just wanted to share as many images as I can get away with. Make sure you watch the slideshow, too!
Courtney & Nathan Slideshow from Thomas Lester on Vimeo.
by Thomas Lester
I love your style Thomas. You always document weddings in such a special way, and this one is no different. Congratulations to the happy couple.
Great job! Love the detail shots and I love the shot of them holding the flowers in front of them. It’s all great!
Wow – that is one serious close up of the ring. That is awesome. Really liked the dance floor shots. They have a nice feel. Great work.
Great dancing shots and details. Keep up the great photography!
So many great moments captured and I love your details shots. Great wedding.
Great photos, Thomas! You captured everything perfectly, and your creativity on the wedding party shots is inspiring.
Thomas, you are such a beautiful story teller with your images. I feel like I was there myself looking at these. Full of love, tender moments and joy. Pure joy!
A wonderful set of photos that tell the story to perfection. Love the reception lighting!
Aw, what a fun wedding! I love that panoramic of them all sitting on the stone wall, what a creative shot that worked so well!
Great stuff, Thomas. I really dig his tie!
Listening to the slideshow music when that picture of the Mom and Dad at the ceremony came up…I totally welled up. What a moment you captured there. This is a FANTASTIC set and you got EVERYTHING. I know they are so happy with this and you too (as you should be). Great job Tom!!
This was such a beautiful wedding, with such beautiful and special friends! The photographer did a wonderful job, he really brought out the beauty in the wedding in all the pictures! Love you Nate and Courtney GILMER!!!!
If you don’t know the Gilmer’s….now you do! The photojournalism in this wedding tells all and describes the couple to a tee with their colors and intimate touches of style. Courtney your dress is fabulous! I love your bare feet and you simply looked so beautiful in every picture. May you two have a very long and happy life together!
Oh..I love the shot of your kiss where Courtney is bent back and her arm dropped to the ground with her bouquet. Total surrender and faith in this shot!
That shot of the little girl drawing on the board is adorable! You did a wonderful job with this wedding. Well done!
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