It was 11.11.11 – the only cold day of the entire week in beautiful West Virginia – when Stephanie and David became husband and wife.  Although it was practically freezing, we decided to make our way outside for their portraits – and the sun just happened to peak out of the clouds at the perfect minute beautifully backlighting this happy couple – almost as if it were pouring down its warm blessings on their new marriage.

{photography tip}: above the sun was in the photo.  the effect turns out to be a washed out photo with light apparently streaming in.  beautiful.  however, below you will notice that the sun was hidden behind the leaves, the effect turns out to be a golden outline of the subject.  also beautiful.  just depends on your preference -try it out on your next shoot.

Gorgeous.

Many more to come.