Zack + Kaylen - Memphis Wedding

Zack and Kaylen got married on one of the hottest days I've ever personally experienced, and they were SUCH good sports. I went outside, immediately started sweating, and was half expecting them to tell me they would NOT be going outside for photos (which would be completely understandable, but make my job a whole lot harder). Instead, they joyfully followed me all around the wedding venue grounds in the middle of the June heat, and I think it really paid off.

Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer

That little gold and blue bracelet? Yeah, I assumed that was some heirloom from a great-grandmother or something. Actually, it's from one of those coin slot games where you get a plastic bubble with a piece of cheap jewelry. That is even cooler to me than an heirloom. That's awesome.

Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer

I think if I've learned anything about myself during my time as a wedding photographer, it's that if there is a magnolia tree, I will take photos with that magnolia tree. I can't help myself. They're my favorite thing. I should make a "weddings with magnolia trees" collection. No shame.

Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
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Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer

Sometimes weddings are really stressful for the bride, or there's so many rituals to go through that she forgets to just enjoy herself. Not this girl. You'll see. The following is a series of photos in which Kaylen is LOVING her wedding. This girl's joy made me so happy. She is clearly a really fun person. While I watched her dance it out at her wedding I thought to myself that I need to be THAT happy about stuff. 

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Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer

Brooke + J.T. - Memphis, TN Wedding at Cedar Hall

Kyle and I loved shooting Brooke and J.T.'s wedding. Notice I said Kyle and I - he's my official second shooter now! We've shot several weddings together now and I definitely like having him as my second. He's my favorite so far. Anyway, this was such a beautiful wedding. Cedar Hall is an AMAZING venue, with so much character and beautiful spots for photos. This couple is so sweet, and it was easy to tell how much they loved each other. They were both so excited to be starting their lives together. Also, BROOKE IS SO BEAUTIFUL! 

Thanks to our amazing clients and the awesome group of vendors that made this day great!

Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photography | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall
Stephanie Benge Photography | Memphis Wedding Photographer | Cedar Hall

Kerry + Jose - Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

I mentioned in my preview post a little bit about my trip to Cincinnati. I ate some awesome food and had my first experience at an airbnb. All of that was great, but let's talk about the real reason I was there - THIS WEDDING! 

I remember seeing Kerry at a wedding I photographed last year. At that wedding reception I remember thinking that girl is so pretty, and she looks like she is having so much fun. I wanted to be her friend. Only a a little while later I received an email from her that she'd gotten engaged and was looking for a wedding photographer! I first met Jose when I traveled to Louisville, KY for their engagement session last fall. You can see that session HERE. What I learned at their engagement session is that these two are so kind and sweet... and they are awesome dancers.

On the day of their wedding the forecast predicted rain for all day. I obsessively refreshed my weather app to see if anything had changed. It was amazing. Right as I arrived at the hotel (in the rain) the weather app said that the chance of rain was greatly reduced during the two times of day we would need to be outside. AMAZING.

Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

This wedding was my first ever Catholic mass! Like lots of people, I was raised in an certain religious group and I'm still practicing that faith today. I think it's so interesting (and so important) to see how people of different faiths and different denominations go about worshiping God. There's so much we can learn from our differences. It was a great experience. 

Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

The way these two look at each other!

Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

Perfect rainless sky. Perfect time of day. Perfect newlyweds. Perfect.

Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

Doesn't she look great?

Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

I loved the toasts at this wedding. Jose's brother delivered his speech in English and Spanish, so that everyone could understand. It occurred to me how amazing it is that people can be family and be celebrating the same moment with the same amount of joy and enthusiasm and not even speak the same language. 

Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Benge Photography | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

Ann Marie + Will - Jackson, TN Engagement

I love that Ann Marie had the idea to go to the library for their engagement photos. These two are avid readers so the setting was perfect! We used the university library on the last day of finals so we were the ONLY people around. We had the whole place to ourselves! 

Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer

Because these two are going to Key West for their honeymoon!

Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer
Jackson, TN Wedding Photographer