MAGNIFICENT IN EVERY WAY! Just meet them once! You won't regret it!
What's in a name......... The Northern Lights are actually the result of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth's atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere. Variations in color are due to the type of gas particles that are colliding. Seen from the ground, it is truly a peaceful rendition of a violent storm.
The reason I wanted to start with this statement is because it is truly what happens (maybe not the gas part) but a collision of such energy, passion, and enthusiasm I truly cannot describe! The vision and colors are truly magical and the pictures speak for them self. I was truly in awe of how beautiful the pictures made me feel and to see my handsome husband in such a different light. They made our "storm" of what could have been a stressful and hectic wedding day just that much more peaceful!
Now to start from the beginning........
Bride here, was searching on Wedding Wire for a photographer, scrolled thru several but the story of their name Northern Lights and of Jamie's dad really caught my attention. We got married in Annapolis, MD and Jamie and Bob are from Pasadena so I gave it a shot. Jamie and I met in Annapolis at a Starbucks. We talked about wedding visions, colors, venue, etc. We learned that our favorite color, including my husband, is purple. We had an instant connection on many levels! She was a BOSS, much like myself, when it comes to the industry we are both in. We chatted some more and then she handed me the magazine and my mind was blown!!!! I had absolutely NO idea that all of those details, planning, timing, and preparing went into taking pictures at a wedding. But I am here to tell you they do SO MUCH more that just take pictures! Jamie and Bob are your right hand to guide you thru your day and make everything just that much easier. I can pretty much tell you after that I was SOLD! So we signed the dotted line chatted some more and then came the engagement photo shoot. This is when we collided on a whole different level. Donny, aka the husband, met Jamie and Bob for the first time and I am pretty sure he was just as mesmerized as I was with them. They truly are amazing people! The photo shoot was smooth and easy. They both have a way of giving you direction to achieve the perfect picture and they depend on each other for different things. Bob allows Jamie to take the lead but he is always there for a quick fix, to back her up, or to make sure you don't get stuck in the train tracks in your heels. He is the best! So the photo shoot was over and the hubby and I planned to have dinner after so we asked if Jamie and Bob would join us. And that is where it all began!
So to make a long story short we hit it off! And we were totally blessed to have found them and have them be with us during such an amazing time in our life.
So now comes the wedding day........ we had a brunch style wedding so the day started early. They were right on time if not a little early. Jamie and Bob took detail shots while I finished getting my hair and makeup done. We took twirling dress shots, MOB, and FOB first look shots, etc. They all captured every ounce of emotion of every moment of the day. Brides let me tell you, these pictures will be your memory! You will be in such a cloud of emotion and the day goes by so fast you will be forever grateful for the people that capture these moments for you! Jamie and Bob can do just that and more!
Now onto the venue........ whoops my Mom took the keys with her! MOB accidentally took the keys! EEK! So the BRIDE and FOB hopped into Jamie's White (fitting) Jeep and Bob got us to the church on time :) Yeah Bob!
So here comes the main event..... I will tell you that I don't think I really saw either one of them until after the ceremony. They blend in and are not in your face in any way shape or form, they are just there capturing every second, every person, every detail, and most importantly the joy and happiness of your special day.
We had a simple ceremony and then a reception with seated brunch after. All the pictures were perfect and I truly wouldn't change a thing. Jamie and I were on the same level of what pictures we wanted and where.
After the reception we went to the USNA Garden for some newly married shots with some greenery in the back ground. We twirled in my Cinderella dress with my shoes off in the grass and I just loved letting loose. Jamie makes you smile and laugh and you feel so comfortable with them.
The day ended and we said our goodbyes but I know that we will have many more adventures with our new found friends.
I will end my review by saying that if you are fortunate enough to have Jamie and Bob be your photographers for the most important day in your life you will NOT regret it! If I could give every Bride and Groom a gift it would be Jamie and Bob!
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts! And here's to our next great adventure!
Mr. & Mrs. Nichols