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Happy Independence Day, everybody! The next few entries (or I guess previous entries based on standard blog directions) are from the wedding of Crista and Jarred at the Lied Lodge in Nebraska City. The two couldn't have picked a more beautiful setting. And with temperatures in the 70s, the guys in tuxedos couldn't be more delighted. I stepped out of the reception for a couple minutes to make this photo of the arch built by the groom. You can see how the wind blows the leaves in a swirling motion in the trees behind the arch in this 15-second exposure.]]>

Happy Independence Day, everybody! The next few entries (or I guess previous entries based on standard blog directions) are from the wedding of Crista and Jarred at the Lied Lodge in Nebraska City. The two couldn't have picked a more beautiful setting. And with temperatures in the 70s, the guys in tuxedos couldn't be more delighted. I stepped out of the reception for a couple minutes to make this photo of the arch built by the groom. You can see how the wind blows the leaves in a swirling motion in the trees behind the arch in this 15-second exposure.]]> http://lanehickenbottom.com/view/index.php?id=488

Crista and Jarred: 2 of 6 This was during our portrait session shortly after the end of the ceremony. I love seeing a young couple so happy.]]>

Crista and Jarred: 2 of 6 This was during our portrait session shortly after the end of the ceremony. I love seeing a young couple so happy.]]> http://lanehickenbottom.com/view/index.php?id=487

Crista and Jarred: 3 of 6 The location was spectacular. The Lied Lodge is a very cool place. Jarred and Crista had a 7 pm ceremony on the lawn of the lodge. This was one of the last photos I made before the two went to their reception. At about this time I told them I wish I could make time stand still so we could continue to shoot and the party would wait for us. ]]>

Crista and Jarred: 3 of 6 The location was spectacular. The Lied Lodge is a very cool place. Jarred and Crista had a 7 pm ceremony on the lawn of the lodge. This was one of the last photos I made before the two went to their reception. At about this time I told them I wish I could make time stand still so we could continue to shoot and the party would wait for us. ]]> http://lanehickenbottom.com/view/index.php?id=486

Crista and Jarred: 4 of 6]]>

Crista and Jarred: 4 of 6]]> http://lanehickenbottom.com/view/index.php?id=485

Crista and Jarred: 5 of 6 Jarred showed me this bridge shortly after I arrived in Nebraska City. I think his location scouting payed off nicely.]]>

Crista and Jarred: 5 of 6 Jarred showed me this bridge shortly after I arrived in Nebraska City. I think his location scouting payed off nicely.]]> http://lanehickenbottom.com/view/index.php?id=484

Crista and Jarred: 6 of 6 Needless to say, it was a beautiful, simple ceremony. Quite nice.]]>

Crista and Jarred: 6 of 6 Needless to say, it was a beautiful, simple ceremony. Quite nice.]]> http://lanehickenbottom.com/view/index.php?id=483

As I pulled up to the east shore of the lake at Mormon Island State Park during Heather and Nate's engagement session, Heather asked me if I have a hard time getting some couples to do the things I want them to do during engagement sessions. "Not really," I said, answering without a lot of consideration. "Then again, I haven't been able to convince anybody to use this shower. I think that might make for some interesting photos." Nate and Heather are anything but a boring couple. I had a blast photographing their engagement session. The two of them are awesome and put up with some pretty good heat, some stinky locations and one of the worst mosquito spells I've had to endure as a photographer. Plus I finally got to shoot my shower scene.]]>

As I pulled up to the east shore of the lake at Mormon Island State Park during Heather and Nate's engagement session, Heather asked me if I have a hard time getting some couples to do the things I want them to do during engagement sessions. "Not really," I said, answering without a lot of consideration. "Then again, I haven't been able to convince anybody to use this shower. I think that might make for some interesting photos." Nate and Heather are anything but a boring couple. I had a blast photographing their engagement session. The two of them are awesome and put up with some pretty good heat, some stinky locations and one of the worst mosquito spells I've had to endure as a photographer. Plus I finally got to shoot my shower scene.]]> http://lanehickenbottom.com/view/index.php?id=482

Here's a few more shots from Saturday's wedding.]]>

Here's a few more shots from Saturday's wedding.]]> http://lanehickenbottom.com/view/index.php?id=481

So Beautiful. That's how I'd describe Nicole and Mike's York Country Club reception Saturday night. The ceremony wasn't too shabby either. I couldn't believe how relaxed the both of them were early in their wedding day. It's nice to see a couple take everything in stride. One of the mini-highlights of the day was talking shop with Mike's father, who is a photography enthusiast. In fact he helped me light this evening portrait. I'll try to show more tomorrow.]]>

So Beautiful. That's how I'd describe Nicole and Mike's York Country Club reception Saturday night. The ceremony wasn't too shabby either. I couldn't believe how relaxed the both of them were early in their wedding day. It's nice to see a couple take everything in stride. One of the mini-highlights of the day was talking shop with Mike's father, who is a photography enthusiast. In fact he helped me light this evening portrait. I'll try to show more tomorrow.]]> http://lanehickenbottom.com/view/index.php?id=480

Lake of the Ozarks night photos: 3 of 3. My parents were quite gracious in providing Sarah and I with condo accommodations last week at the Lake of the Ozarks as a wedding anniversary gift. We stayed there with Sarah's sister, Laura (see yesterday's wedding photos) and her boyfriend, Aaron. On the first night I decided to pull out the tripod and shoot some night scenes. This is the view from our balcony looking over the lake towards Lake of the Ozarks State Park. It was a fabulous vacation--one greatly appreciated. ]]>

Lake of the Ozarks night photos: 3 of 3. My parents were quite gracious in providing Sarah and I with condo accommodations last week at the Lake of the Ozarks as a wedding anniversary gift. We stayed there with Sarah's sister, Laura (see yesterday's wedding photos) and her boyfriend, Aaron. On the first night I decided to pull out the tripod and shoot some night scenes. This is the view from our balcony looking over the lake towards Lake of the Ozarks State Park. It was a fabulous vacation--one greatly appreciated. ]]>