Neil van Niekerk Photography

Jennifer & Elias ..

December 6, 2008

Jennifer and Elias win my award for the couple who is the most exhuberantly in love.  I have no other way to describe it. The images here will show what I am talking about – even from the First Look earlier in the morning, to the announcement in the church service that they are now indeed married .. all the way to skipping down the aisle out of the church! 

Their energy is simply infectuous, and the entire day was just a happy joyful celebration with friends and family.

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The bridal party, with a last bit of Fall colour ..  

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The reception was held at The Brownstone, in West Paterson ..

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Such determination!

Jennifer and Elias, thank you for having me as part of your wedding day.  : )

{ 15 comments… read them below or add one }

Ruth Dorka December 6, 2008 at 9:37 pm

Wow Neil! I can’t wait to see the rest. Even your words described their emotions and how their love just radiated to us all. Glad you were able to capture it so well.

Is there a family picture that we could use to go out with Christmas cards?

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Pete McGrath December 6, 2008 at 10:02 pm

Utterly fantastic!

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Jenn (Dorka) Pinto December 6, 2008 at 10:34 pm

Neil, These are so fantastic :) I can’t wait to see them all. You really captured the special moments of our day so perfectly. The bouquet toss pic is also super! Thank you for being a part of our wedding day! Love, Jenn

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Celia Pinto December 7, 2008 at 11:43 am

Uaaaaaaaaaaaaau!, Maravilhoso. !!!!!
Excelente trabalho.
I’m excited to see them all.

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Jeanne Andrews December 7, 2008 at 2:37 pm

Amazing pics! You both look so happy:)

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Hela Meyer-Pflug December 7, 2008 at 8:18 pm

Fantastic pictures! What a day to remember!
Looking forward to see more!
Jennifer and Elias you are just so perfect for each other.
Happiness always!

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Julie Teitsma December 8, 2008 at 8:48 pm

Neil, you might not remember me, but you photographed my wedding last year, and those photos were absolutely beautiful, and these photos are simply unbelievable! :) Jenn and Elias, I’m so happy for you two!! Congratulations!

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Ruth Pleines December 9, 2008 at 12:19 pm

Wow! Jenn and Elias What a joy to share your very special day and your excitement! Each moment was filled with something more special that before! Your warmth and love for family and friends is exemplary. Wishing you many years of continous, contagious happiness! Love you both, Auntie Ruth

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Fred & Brigitte December 9, 2008 at 8:29 pm

These are by far the best wedding photos we ever saw ..the colors
the happy emotions…and ofcourse the wedding party…the sunshine and all the faces with happyness written all over. What a treat! Thank you, Neil and Jenn and Elias. Wishing you continous joy in the Lord and each other, Onkel Fred & Tante Brigitte.

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Léria December 12, 2008 at 9:10 am

Simplesmente Maravilhoso!! Que Deus os abençoe muitíssimo

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Lisa Marie Warren December 12, 2008 at 12:16 pm

I am impressed again! Jenn’s photos are beautiful! I look forward to seeing the rest!

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Catherine December 12, 2008 at 12:31 pm

What great pics! Your sooo pretty!! You clean up nice! LOl jk Love you,
Catherine

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Keshia December 13, 2008 at 2:36 am

Hey Neil,

I love the photos….they are simply amazing. Maybe you could do a post on how you are able to light the subject and still retain the mood and lighting of the surroundings.

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neil December 13, 2008 at 6:10 am

Hi there Keshia ..

Thank you for the wonderful compliment.
Are there any specific photographs where you are curious about the technique used?

Neil vN

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Keshia December 13, 2008 at 3:31 pm

Hey Neil,

I like the top photo of the bride and groom at the altar and the last picture of the women catching the bouquet. When I look at the photos, I get a feel of the natural lighting and also that the subjects are well lit with lots of dimension. In the last photo (bouquet toss) I like the way the light falls off as well as how the surroundings are dark. I hope this makes since.

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