kristin & bill: saratoga national

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August 25 2009

What an awesome weekend! Who’d a thunk it that Saturday was a 90% chance of rain yet no one ever had a drop touch them? Seriously these weather people don’t know anything. I’m thru with listening to them. Let’s just fly by the seat of our pants from now on. Anyway its always fun being in good company and the Dascher family and friends are no strangers to us. I say it all the time and I’ll say it again, its all about having fun. And fun it was from the minute we stepped into the Dascher home. Kristin was all smiles and couldn’t wait to get that gown on an put her hands in the awesome pockets it had. Seriously I’m digging all the dresses with pockets this season, maybe I’ll start having my brides carry some lenses for me. So we opted to shoot inside not because of the humidity but because this home was gorgeous! Videographer Al Woodard was on the scene capturing some crazy stuff as well. I don’t know what he’s doing but his stuff is better than ever so go check him out. After the house it was off to church where the one and only Father Doyle said the mass. As we were heading up to Saratoga I was watching the light drop off but as soon as we arrived we grabbed a golf cart and onto the course we went. I’m stoked with the images we came back with, there’s something romantic about the light that comes after the good light leaves, see for yourself. I’ll ad that this is the craziest party I think I’ve seen all season, Al can vouch for me too. The guests were dancing to the dinner music DJ Paul Malo was playing. Seriously, they even pushed me into the circle like twice! All and all another sweet wedding with awesome people all around us all day. We thank you guys for having us document your day, congrats!

Enjoy, leave love,
JP

Since I always show a dress shot here’s something a little different.

I love this shot.

The veil was something really special. Both Kristin’s Mother and her late Aunt wore it. I love that Kristin’s younger sister is helping her put it on. Maybe someday Kristin will help her do the same thing.

Mom loves it!

So does Grandma.

Stunning…

The shapes and colors, awesome.

There are those pockets. Flowers by Surroundings.

The bridesmaid dresses had some sweet color going on.

I haven’t shown a limo shot in a while and I liked this one.

Here we go…. one of my fav’s of this portion of the day.

This is my #1 fav though.

One more colorful one!

The room was looking pretty damn good huh?

I’ll end it with this little moment from their first dance…

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  1. beth (09.7.09) 

    Gorgeous pics!!

  2. Becky @ Weddingistas (09.3.09) 

    What a gorgeous wedding! I love all of these pictures and the pockets in her dress are awesome!

  3. Emily Mitchell (08.31.09) 

    Hey Joe and JP…..the pictures are awsome! kristin and bill look so happy. Cant wait till the proofs come….wedding was SO fun. there were some pretty great dance moves out there! love, Emily (cousin)

  4. Karen Tyrrell (08.30.09) 

    Hi Joe and JP, the pictures are awesome! I was so glad I was able to help you out! I loved that you commented on our ability to party. I was so happy to see you both and can’t wait to see the proofs. I’ll let you see my pictures too . Do the proofs go straight to New York? love Karen

  5. Mrs. C. (A blog fan) (08.27.09) 

    I too love the pockets. Awesome design feature…You all just announced a new fashion statement!!…Ladies take note..Very cool..These are beautiful images with a beautiful couple and setting. You have captured so many outstanding elements of light, composition and emotions..Alfie your video will be “Fab” ….WOW!! Great team of artists make great memories. You’re the best …Congratulations to all!.

  6. Catherine Dascher (08.26.09) 

    Your photography was stunning, exquisite and captured the day beautifully! When Kristin and Billy announced that they were getting married, we all immediately said we need to make 3 calls. They were: Father Doyle, Joe and JP Elario and Saratoga National! We were right! Your photos will keep the memories from this wonderful day alive forever! Thank you !

  7. Al Woodard (08.26.09) 

    Kristin and Bill were just an awesome couple to spend the day with. There was great energy in the air from the moment the front door opened at the pre-ceremony. I only wish I could get on these video edits as quickly as you can with the photos , because I got something for ya with this one. Finally, excellent call on the bridge shots. I thought it was too dark, but somehow you saw the light and came away with the best pics of the day. I’ll never doubt you again Mr. Bad Boy! Another killer event for Team Elario. P.S. Smoking moves on the dance floor – who knew!

  8. joe Elario (08.26.09) 

    wish you the very best Kristen & Bill , it is quite flattering for (me) us to now be photographing second generation . . .Thank You -Joe.
    p.s. I enjoy the image of you at the wall of plates .

  9. Kristin Lowe (08.25.09) 

    OMG OMG OMG the pictures are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! billy and i are in aruba and i promised myself that i would not check email but i HAD to take a look at your website and here they are!!!!!!! we are so so excited to see the rest – what a preview!!! thank you again for all of your hard work – the pictures are out of this world :) :) :)

  10. natalie (08.25.09) 

    elarios…these are AHHHmazing. I love the profile pic with the plates on the wall (and look at that sun shining in!)..so unique. Kristen you look absolutely gorgeous and I LOVE your dress!!! congrats to you and Bill!

  11. Jess Mayo-Pike (08.25.09) 

    Joe….Awesome job! Kristin looks amazing. Its so cool to see the AADC campers all grown up = )

  12. Kat (08.25.09) 

    I loved the whole thing, my fav is where mom sees Kristin with the vail on, made me cry!

  13. Samantha Decker (08.25.09) 

    Nice set of shots here! You do some great work with shallow DoF and I really like the shots with textures over them too.

  14. Dennis Bullock (08.25.09) 

    Good stuff JP! For as many wedding as you have at Saratoga you should just pitch a tent there!

  15. Mona (08.25.09) 

    Wow, loving these shots! It doesn’t look like they stopped smiling at all, did they? :) Glad they didn’t have to duck any rain. :)

    Love the dress too! Pockets = awesome. Very beautiful overall. :)

    Seriously, I *do* comment a lot, don’t I? Whoo!

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