The long winter is subsiding and wedding season is getting close! (I’m ignoring the snow that is falling as I write this.) Here’s a beautiful wedding I shot last fall in Iowa. It was a beautiful multi-cultural day featuring traditional Vietnamese and African ceremonies. Theresa and Kole were surrounded by so much love on this day. It was amazing to witness.


These ceremonial cups sit on the table with a shrine honoring passed relatives.


A traditional drink is served and shared to join the families.


Here is the table of gifts for Theresa’s family brought by Kole and his family. (Check out the whole roasted pig in the middle!) The food was shared and enjoyed by both families.


These smiles rarely left their faces.


How adorable are these flower girls?


The priests on the left and right are Theresa’s relatives. It was a wonderful and personal service.


Sometimes to get the shot you have to suffer a few bubbles on your camera lens. It’s totally worth it for a picture like this.


I’m pretty sure Theresa is laughing at the number of people crammed into this limo. Always a fun time.


I wanted to create a couple timeless portraits for Theresa and Kole.



Listening to a couple tearful toasts from their siblings.


Theresa changed into a traditional Vietnamese dress for the first dance.


Thank you to a wonderful and inspiring couple. I’m honored to have witnessed the celebration of your love.