Why I Still Get Emotional at Every Wedding | A Photographer’s Heartfelt Perspective on Capturing Love
On the Eve of Another Wedding Shoot…
On the eve of another wedding shoot, I sit here thinking over all of the past weddings we’ve captured — the laughter, the tears, the vows whispered with trembling voices, the dance floors filled with joy, and the quiet moments that no one else sees. You might think that after 15+ years as a wedding photographer, these moments would start to blur together. But the truth? I still get emotional at every single wedding.
Every Story is Unique
No two weddings are ever the same. Every couple brings their own story, their own history, and their own dreams for the future. Standing behind the camera, I get to witness the way a bride’s father’s hands shake as he gives her away, or the way a groom can’t take his eyes off his new wife during the first dance. These are real, raw moments — and they never stop moving me.
Family is at the Heart of It
We know how precious these moments are. Jason and I didn’t have professional wedding photos when we eloped to Las Vegas, and that experience has only deepened my passion for making sure no one else misses out on tangible memories from their wedding day. When I see moms fixing veils, grandparents holding hands, and siblings tearing up in the front row, I think of my own family and how important it is to capture those fleeting moments.
The Weight of the Day
Weddings aren’t just about pretty details (though we love capturing those too). They’re about legacy. They’re about the beginning of a new family. They’re about promises that will echo for generations. That weight — that significance — is why I still feel the lump in my throat when the music swells and the bride walks down the aisle.
More Than Just a Job
Being a wedding photographer is not just my career — it’s my calling. I don’t take lightly the fact that couples trust me to preserve one of the most important days of their lives. When I edit each gallery, I don’t just see photos — I see laughter, tears, and love preserved for decades to come. And that will always bring emotion to the surface.
Final Thoughts
So, why do I still get emotional at every wedding? Because each one is unique, precious, and deeply personal. Because I know how important these moments are to every family. And because even after all these years, I’m still deeply honored every time I get invited to stand behind my camera and witness love in its purest form.
Our family’s heart is poured into every photo we take. We don’t just deliver images — we deliver memories, preserved forever. And that’s something worth getting emotional about.
XOXO - Kristi
