Posts By Matt Floreen
Jon & Miranda
The first place I suggested for Jon and Miranda’s engagement photos was the Getty Center. They looked at each other and broke out laughing. Obviously I hadn’t ever heard their engagement story.
Jon had planned an elaborate date at the Getty, with videographers to capture his proposal to Miranda. A serious case of food poisoning later, and Miranda was getting wheelchaired off by docents while Jon tried to tell the cameramen it was off. Eventually he got her home, and as he sat by her bed helping her eat saltines, he proposed then and there. Sure, they appreciate the elegant things, but they know true love doesn’t depend on catching the sunset or what flowers are in bloom. It’s that willingness to stick by the other person’s side no matter what. That’s just who they are.
Jon and Miranda, it was fun to spend a little time with you at the lake! Jon, I’m jealous of your ability to fall asleep the second you lay down. Miranda, thanks for helping me wake him up. Moreover, I’m so encouraged to watch your relationship with one another, and I can’t wait to watch it grow as the wedding approaches. Blessings!
Brian & Kristi
Brian & Kristi’s wedding was two weekends ago, and it was a joy to shoot- simple, tender, and unpretentious. I usually come home from a wedding shoot feeling like I just ran a marathon. After theirs, I came home from this one feeling like I had simply gone as an observer. It was very refreshing!
I love the alternating colors!
The old “pretend you’ve got a squirt flower” gag… gets me every time.
How often do you find a door the same color as your eyes? I don’t know, but I wasn’t about to pass it up.
Yup, this is a throwback to Brian & Kristi’s engagement photos!
Brian & Kristi, thanks for choosing me as your photographer! It’s been fun to get to know both of you better, and see how clear it is that God made you for each other. I can’t wait to see where you go next!
Rick & Esther
So there we were at Panera Bread. Rick and Esther were telling me what they had planned for their wedding. I’ve known both of them for a few years, and I was struck by how them their wedding sounded.
When the big day actually came, it captured their approachability, joy, and genuineness even more than I imagined. I would like to think that if we had gotten married outside, we would have thought of croquet and badminton, but I know we wouldn’t have come up with horseshoes and kites. It was so fun!
My fav, hands down.
The goodie bags on everyone’s seat was a GREAT idea!
Esther was laughing more often than not.
Okay, so it was a little hot that day. But we resuscitated all of the wedding party before the reception… no problem.
Sam!
Rick and Esther, thanks a bazillion for letting me be part of your wedding day! I couldn’t ask for a couple that was easier to work with! And I know you’ve been waiting ANXIOUSLY to see these photos, so go ahead and check out the entire gallery here!