I love weddings at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Make not bones about it… it’s a challenge. The zoo is one of the most difficult places to shoot, but that’s partially why I love to shoot there. I dig a good challenge! Aimee and Stuarts zoo wedding was gorgeous. The weather was perfect and everyone seemed to have a great time. The best part was just being around such great people. Aimee and Stuart are two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. We also put up my “Crazy Booth”, which isn’t really a booth, but a portrait area. That was a lot of fun. I’ll post some images from the crazy booth later.
Band: Last 2 Leave Band
Cinematography: Take One Productions
Florist: Wilson’s Limited
Wedding cake: Metro Custom Cakes
Makeup artist: Nicola Eisen
Wedding gown: Bridal Shop at the Avenues
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Bella Bridesmaid
Men’s tuxes: Michael’s Formalwear
Ceremony Musician: Peter Dearing – Guitarist
I guess the Cheap Trick royalties aren’t what they used to be!
by Thomas Lester
Beautiful wedding! Great job shooting, the lighting looked difficult and you nailed it!
Awesome wedding! What a unique venue.
beautiful! the colors are so vibrant. I love the dancing shots as well.
I’m left with an overwhelming feeling of warmth, friendliness and fun in all of this Thomas. Beautifully shot from beginning to end. The party shots are rad!
What a fun location! Great photos and her dress is amazing!
now thats a reception! great job thomas.
What an awesome place to have a wedding! Love the groomsmen on the trolley. What a fun day!
I LOVE YOUR WORK! Your lighting is dead on!
What an awesome location! Love all the emotions you’ve captured. Well done!
Thomas these are so happy, happy, happy! Love them!
this looks like so much fun! Beautiful work Thomas
what a fun reception! well captured!
A night wedding outdoors?? incredibly hard, but you NAILED it!!! love the ring shot and the last exit shot! well done sir.
[...] exciting month here at Thomas Lester Photography and we are only two days in! One of our couples, Aimee and Stuart, had their Jacksonville Zoo wedding featured in the Spring/Summer issue of Jacksonville [...]
You truly captured the moment of happiness for Aimee and Stuart’s wedding! I enjoyed your creative shot of the flip flops. Talk about using every element to capture a story!