David & Rebecca // Hines Wedding

When they started talking about a year ago, I don't think even David and Rebecca could've pictured how beautiful this day would be. She was from California and moved to Alaska; he was from Georgia, born and raised. But what God joins together, let no man part asunder. 

Everything about this day was sweet and personal. From the DIY table decorations to the heartfelt vows they wrote for each other, all the work that was put into preparation paid off. Grandpa performed the ceremony; there was hardly a dry eye as the couple recounted God's hand in the timeline of their relationship, and looked forward to His continued guidance as they promised each other faithfulness in the best and the worst of times. It was a small, intimate wedding, which I think is especially beautiful. Looking around at the reception, every person there was meaningful in the lives of the couple. 

David and Rebecca, thank you so much for letting me a part of your special day and showing such an example of Christ's love for each other and those close to you. Best wishes to you in your future life together!

Thank you to Anna Claire from AC Photography for second shooting!

 

Brother, Let Me Be Your Shelter

feel free to open this up in another tab and listen as you scroll: 

Brother

ramblers in the wilderness we can't find what we need

get a little restless from the searching

get a little worn down in between

like a bull chasing the matador is the man left to his own schemes

everybody needs someone beside em' shining like a lighthouse from the sea 

face down in the desert now there's a cage locked around my heart

I found a way to drop the keys where my failures were

now my hands can't reach that far 

I ain't made for a rivalry I could never never take the world alone

I know that in my weakness I am strong, but

it's your love that brings me home 

brother let me be your shelter

I'll never leave you all alone

I can be the one you call when you're low

brother let me be your fortress 

when the night winds are driving on 

be the one to light the way

bring you home 

and when you call and need me near

sayin' where'd you go?

brother I'm right here

and on those days when the sky begins to fall 

you're the blood of my blood

we can get through it all

Thank you to NEEDTOBREATHE for this song which inspired this shoot. It kind of stops my heart every time it comes on the radio. These photos stop my heart a little bit, too. Also huge thank you to my model Abby, who was willing to traipse through the wilderness with me. Pun totally intended. It was glorious to be able to get out and create something again, and I'm ever so grateful for the moments when the life is full of music and beauty and things like this happen!