The 12K bride has finally gotten married and yours truly was the photographer! If you guys aren’t familiar, my friend Cora has a great blog (www.12kwedding.com) with hundreds of tips on planning the perfect wedding for only $12,000 and making it look like you spent way more — if you ask me, she succeeded. Everything about their wedding day was beautiful… the ceremony, the bouquet, the cupcake tower (yum) and most importantly, the love between her and her new husband Lloyd. There’s a lot of things that 12k can buy but this couple is priceless. Thanks for making me a part of your big day!

Enjoy.

**Special thanks to Jessica Nabongo — the best second shooter/world traveler/writer/friend ever**

I’ll be honest, it’s actually kinda weird watching one of your oldest friends get married. Matt and I go way back — back to when recess and animal crackers were the highlight of our days. In high school, our bond even grew tighter as we ran throughout the state and the nation as track & field champions. When we went to separate colleges we still remained great friends, but Matt also began forming a friendship with a girl who would one day become his wife.

Matt and Malaika met on the campus of the University of Michigan and have been in each other’s corner ever since. From the moment I met Malaika I knew she was the only woman  who could give Matt both the challenge and support that he needed, plus this girl is as hilarious and beautiful as they come. When Matt told me he proposed I totally expected it. In fact, I was wondering what took him so long! 

Being their wedding photographer meant a lot more than just taking some beautiful pictures. For me, it meant capturing a love story that I’m sure will grow into a beautiful marriage. I couldn’t be happier for my lifelong friend. Especially since now he has a best friend he can call his wife. Congrats!

**I have to give a special shout-out to the BEST second-shooter in the world, Ms. Jessica Nabongo. She’s busy traveling the globe now but will be back in time to help me shoot a few more weddings this season**