Kimberly Reed Photography

Jessica and Jeff- Phipps garden wedding

July 15, 2009

Jessica and Jeff got married in a beautiful and personal outdoor ceremony at Phipps Conservatory in Oakland. The weather couldn't have been better (especially for a July wedding in Pittsburgh). Here are some of my faves from their day:

Jeff wore a pin that stated "I like pie". So much in fact, that in lieu of a cake, the couple served a pie buffet during the reception. And oh my gosh, don't you love the guys' shoes?

Jessica was truly glowing as she waited with friends and family before the ceremony

Love, love, love the way she's looking at Jeff as she walks down the aisle

Holding hands during the ceremony

Possibly my fave:

Another fave:

First dance

There was an ultra fun dance crowd

They had planned on doing a sparkler exit at the end of the evening, and Jessica's mom surprised them by hiring a pedicab to whisk them away to their hotel. It was such a perfect ending to a beautiful day.

Jessica and Jeff; it was more fun than I even suspected. Thanks for having me along!

Kate and Greg- wedding

August 23, 2008

Kate and Greg's wedding day went off without a hitch. Kate looked AH-mazing (Greg, you were hot too), the weather was beautiful, and they tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by friends and family, at the home that Kate grew up in. This wedding was truly a labor of love; there were months of preparations involved to ensure the farm and grounds were ready to host a wedding.

I've been waiting a long time for their wedding day. When I first met Kate and Greg last year, I loved them immediately. I love how comfortable they are together, and how they look at one another, and how they are often the brunt of one another's jokes. I love how they believe in and support one another. I love the passion and intensity they share; in life, in love, in each other. Plus, I love that within hours of meeting them, they had christened me with a nickname that they've called me ever since: Kim-ographer. That just makes me smile. :)

I said their day was fabulous. Here's the proof:

Told you she was stunning. You know I love birdcagecage veils, and her Paloma Blanca gown was perfect for her.

Beautiful site for the ceremony. Greg built the little pavilion they are standing on. I have to say also, I love, love, love guys wearing a khaki colored suit for an outdoor summer ceremony.

Greg's parents checking out his ring

Portraits of the two of them were important to Kate and Greg, so they made sure to build plenty of time for them into the timeline of their day. These were right after the ceremony, and Kate was totally fearless and up for anything. I LOVE the results!

Kate and Greg are gloriously comfortable in front of the camera

Love these next two

Kate in her wellies

A little emotional during the toasts

First dance. Image by Jaci, my lovely and talented second shooter for the day.

This has to be one of my favorite images from the day. This is immediately after Kate did a shot of Southern Comfort. :)

After the sun went down, there was a gorgeous full moon, so we took Kate and Greg out for a few portraits.

Kate and Greg. You rock. Congratulations. I'm so excited for you as you begin your new lives together. I hope you're having the time of your lives on your honeymoon, and that it only gets better from here.

xo,
~k

{August 23, 2008 9:27 PM} Susan Solo said: Kimographer, I simply adore the images of Kate and Greg in the field. Stunning. You are so amazing to do what needs to be done to get The Shot. (I hope you are not prone to bug bites.)

{August 25, 2008 3:40 PM} Jaci Clark said: Love these images! I had such a great time at their wedding!! What an awesome couple. Thanks for having me along. Cheers, Jaci

{August 26, 2008 9:14 PM} erich camping said: Just amazing!! Kim, I hope you are well. You made my evening:)

{August 27, 2008 6:50 AM} Roseanne Katic said: The pictures were just great, my favorites being the close ups' of Kate. They could make a cover of a bridal magazine. Looking foward to seeing many more pictures. Great job Kim. I think Dave and Charlene should rent there farm out for more weddings.

{September 2, 2008 11:32 PM} Tom & Francie said: The most beautiful setting for a wedding we have ever experienced. Kate & Greg,you should take that show on the road. What a beautiful wedding.Your mothers & dads & the two of you created a performance to remember the rest of your life & theirs'.The photos remind me of a wedding magazine perfectly done. Best of luck to you both & a wonderful life together blessed with children & grandchildren as beautiful as you two.

{September 5, 2008 2:01 PM} Kate and Greg Olsen said: Kim-ographer! SO HAPPY with the shots you captured on our day! It was wonderful seeing you again and we cannot wait to see the rest of the shots! Everyone cannot compliment your work enough! Thank you again! xoxox. Kate and Greg!

Mary and David- wedding

June 23, 2008

Mary and David tied the knot this Saturday at their private family estate in New Hope, PA (outside of Philadelphia). Mary and David are both in advertising, so I suspected there would be lots of fabulous details at their wedding. I wasn't disappointed - creative minds like that pay meticulous attention to detail. Here are some of the things that caught my eye:

Mary's Vera Wang gown. The dress in the background on the right is one of the bridesmaids dresses, which Mary's sister designed and made. (!)

I am smitten with the look of a cage veil. Mary looked simply stunning in hers (which her sister also made).

It was an emotional day. Lyndsay was my rockstar second shooter for the day- she took the photo on the right.

The ceremony was simple, personal, witty, and intimate. Mary and Dave's officiant was a close friend of theirs, who got ordained online for the occasion. Since they weren't sure of the legalities of that in PA, the mayor of New Hope was on standby to make sure everything was official.

I loved the way Mary's gown flowed behind her as she walked.

Remember those fabulous details I was telling you about? Check these out (one of their signature drinks during cocktail hour was a watermelon basil margarita- perfect for an outdoor summer wedding):

The paper goods for the wedding were designed and made by Mary and her business partner Jen. Everything was so well thought out and executed. I've said it before- for a really beautiful and personal event, it's all in the details. If you are looking for creative and custom designed stationary, save the dates, invitations, placecards, etc. check out Ice Cream Social, their Etsy shop.

Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods out of New Hope catered the event- the menu was Mexican food, which included a taco station and mini ice cream cones with margarita and chili chocolate gelato.

A few portraits

These two images were by Lyndsay:

First dance

There were a total of 5 toasts to the new couple. Dave's best man gave a hilarious speech entitled "How Mary saved my kidneys", during which this sequence of photos was taken:

Mary dancing with her father.

The Urban Guerilla Orchestra kept people on the dance floor all night. They were phenomenal!!

Mary and Dave, thank you for a memorable day. I hope you're enjoying Cabo!

Cheers,
~k

{June 24, 2008 9:02 AM} Lyndsay said: thank you for having me as your second shooter! I had a blast!

{June 24, 2008 10:00 AM} Jaci Clark said: WOW, the wedding looks amazing! Love all the details. Glad you had fun in Philly. Wish I could have been there with you. (I miss you.) Cheers, Jaci

{June 26, 2008 5:14 AM} didi said: beautiful, personal, summer wedding!

{June 26, 2008 6:58 PM} Mary Boyko Skinner said: We LOVE them! Can't wait to see more! Mary & Dave

{July 2, 2008 10:31 PM} emily said: the veil is to die for!!! love it! Your shots are just so well placed... balanced... creative.... emotion filled -- I can't find the right adjective.... I just love them! Beautiful job!

{July 3, 2008 1:39 AM} Aaron said: Sweet!! Great emotion, details and some cool style to the portraits - You are seriously workin it!

{July 8, 2008 6:50 PM} Lyndsay Undseth said: I COULD LOOK AT YOUR IMAGES FOREVER KIM, LOVE THEM ALL!

{January 3, 2009 5:08 PM} Anne said: What a pretty wedding! The gown and birdcage veil are just so stunning! Looks like you captured a fun event.

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Jessica and Jeff- Phipps garden wedding

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