We weren’t planning on a snowstorm wedding.
By the time the first 2 feet of snow fell, and it was pretty clear that this was the kind of sticky, huge, epic snowfall that cancels flights and derails the best laid plans.
I often tell people that I’m pretty much prepared for anything a wedding day can throw at me.
But I don’t often have to prove it.
So, when I saw the snowstorm predicted for Hilary and Collin’s April wedding, I thought “no big deal – maybe it will even snow enough to have some in the photos!” and when the storm seemed bigger I thought “Oh, we can pop out before it melts”. Eventually, it was clear I’d be throwing a shovel into my trunk and planning for adventure.
When you are snowed into a reception you have no excuse not to celebrate fully. And when the wind howls past your wedding church, you can delight in the kind of snowy adventure that is awarded to very few.
This is the kind of opportunity that doesn’t come around very often, and we made the photography a reflection of the day and their super, adventurous, extraordinary love story.
Ceremony: St Charles Borromeo
Receptions: Solar Arts
Catering: Chowgirls
One of my favorite photos ever – standing by a snow-covered window, having a small beautiful moment together 
This was a vicious howling snowstorm – I could barely see and was covered in snow just by walking the 10 feet to take this photo. And it was also a gorgeous, exuberant snowstorm wedding! 
The ceiling of this sanctuary demands a little special attention. 
laughing, snowing, chaotic, controlled. 
A little amazing, a little emotional, a lot of laughter – that’s a perfect first look 
Intrepid guests arrive for this snowstorm wedding 
This is one of those moments out of time – could this me 1930, or 2052? 
It doesn’t matter how often you see each other before you get married – this moment of being on two ends of the same aisle is a little magical 
Tilt shift lenses were developed to capture architectural detail. I used them to obscure them. 
Have friends like this – warmth in the snow no matter the season 
Collin can attest – your best friends will play in the snow for you. 
These folks can handle the extra dramatic lighting of a flash composite (8 images stitched together for this one). 
Snowy days were meant for conversation – this cocktail hour at Solar Arts was perfect 
The ritual of a first dance – showing a connection, starting off the dancing. 
Father and daughter dances always get me right in my heart. Even, maybe especially, when there are silly faces involved. 
At the end of the night we ventured back into the snowstorm for a little quiet moment, still surrounded by snow
