Last fall I photographed Mandy and Jeff’s wedding, which was so much fun.  Even though it was pretty windy and chilly out, we still got outdoor portraits, and Mandy looked absolutely gorgeous on her wedding day!  However, I was excited that she mentioned a “trash the dress” session she wanted to do a little later… so we set up a date, and she found a great farm called Thomet Stables.  We had perfectly beautiful weather, and Mandy was so relaxed… perhaps because the potential stress and busy-ness of a wedding day was not a factor, perhaps because we didn’t have a schedule or a timeline, or a lot of people around.  It was just for fun, just a chance for her to feel beautiful in her wedding gown one more time before having it cleaned and packaged.  And, it was so much fun for me to spend time with Mandy and Jeff, taking these photos, talking, and enjoying the beautiful property (and the friendly horses).  Mandy, thank you for being so willing to take these photos, wade in the creek, and get a little dirt on that dress.  You look so stunning.  Here are my [many many] favorites:

It looks like Fred the horse was excited about the photoshoot – he’s actually smiling at the camera! My favorite photos of the day: the light in this barn was gorgeous.

Yesterday I had a super fun session with Mandy, who’s wedding I photographed back in October. I remember her mentioning a “trash the dress session” back then, and I am so excited that I finally got to do a shoot like this, and with such a gorgeous girl. I can’t wait to share more! Here is a sneak peek: