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Teresa + Jacob’s Warm Winter Wedding

ex•tyler — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:22:36 +0000

You’ve seen their engagement pictures and heard Jacob’s story. Here’s how their wedding went.

I was driving east on Scenic Dr. crossing Sterling Ave. in Peoria when a pleasant octogenarian’s front left bumper made contact with my left rear wheel and bumper. Fortunately, as far as I know, neither party was injured. All the camera gear was fine too.

Beau was my faithful worker for this wedding, and he came to the rescue and was able to get pictures at the hair salon in my absence while my I talked to Rachel at home, my insurance agent, the police officer, the other party involved in the accident, the other party’s insurance agent, and my dad who left work to bring me a back-up vehicle within 30 minutes of the collision. Goodtimes.

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After wiping the tears of joy from their eyes after the veil went in, the bridesmaids took some pictures on their phones.

Beau headed to where the guys were readying themselves…

While I was at the church with the ladies.

Sure it was January 6, but the temperature for Central Illinois reached 57 degrees allowing us to do the first look pictures outside.

Then we all headed downtown to enjoy the sun.

Back to St. Vincent de Paul for the wedding ceremony.

And on to the Gateway Building for the reception.

Some gentle cake feeding.

And a full dance floor despite going DJ-less.

This picture was one of Beau’s favorite that he took during the day. Mine too. It’s just so full of fraternal manliness.

We’re so glad we were able to shoot this wedding for you guys. With medical school for me, baby coming, and athletic directing for Beau, it was a wonderful change of pace and a beautiful day.

We hope you enjoy your pictures.

ex•Tyler

Update: I was trying out some new editing software and exported the pictures in the wrong color space. It’s corrected now.

Jacob Over the Years

ex•tyler — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:12 +0000

We have had many great clients over the years, but we haven’t photographed anyone more than Jake.

Back in 2006, our second wedding was his sister Rebekah. We were there to take pictures of him as he lit candles for her but found other uses for the candlesnuffer.

Here’s a quick candid of him in all his youthful glory on an elevator.

Rebekah’s wedding went well. So, in the summer of 2007, we were there to take his senior pictures.

The rock star of those senior pictures went on to join Two Cent Offering after high school. We were there in 2008 too.

Then in 2009, one of his bandmates, Keith married Becky. We were there in the morning when Jacob served Nelson an Iced Americano at Starbucks before the wedding, then suited up for his role next to Keith.

One of my personal favorite looks he has pulled off over the years.

2010 was our year off from Jacob. Looking back through the archives I don’t think we took any.

But don’t worry. We were there in 2011 when Jacob needed engagement pictures after proposing to his long-time girlfriend Teresa.

And, finally, in our first shoot of 2012, we were there when Jacob first turned and saw his beautiful bride on their wedding day.

Congratulations. It has been a privilege growing as photographers with you in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2012.

ex•Tyler

Preview: Teresa + Jacob

ex•rachel — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:41:09 +0000

The warm (in both color and temperature) sun went well with the cool (in both color and style) ties.

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Katie + Brooks

ex•tyler — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:15:01 +0000

I think this wedding marked the transition of the year from fall to winter. It was almost warm enough to take place outside, but with the blustery winds everything was indoors. It seemed like it dropped 20 degrees over a matter of a couple hours. It didn’t deter the bride and groom from taking some outdoor shots at Wildlife Prairie State Park. Unfortunately the bison were hiding in the corner of the field and not available for pictures with the couple.

I actually took this picture of Katie before I had fully introduced myself to her!This picture is filled with so much awesome I don’t know where to start.

On to the ceremony.

On to the reception.

We’re excited to show you all the (big) group shots and table shots from the day too!

ex•Tyler

Wildlife Prairie Park Wedding

ex•tyler — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:30:06 +0000

More from the windy weather to come.
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Tom + Maddy’s Perfect Fall Day

ex•tyler — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:03:16 +0000

Beautiful couple. Beautiful Day.

I really liked this room in the Mark Twain Hotel. The small pictures being my favorite part.

★★★★★

When you do things like this, they’re bound to end up online somewhere.

Party time.

Best. Cover Band. Ever.

Rachel’s Hippo.

My favorite shot from the day not containing our couple, this picture has been my desktop background for the last 3 weeks. Make it yours for the next 3. Here’s a link to a full HD version.

You two are a really fun couple. Best wishes on your new marriage!

ex•Tyler

Tom + Maddy Preview Part 2

ex•tyler — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:48:53 +0000

Two more favorites while you wait for the full post.

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Tom + Maddy’s Perfect Fall Day Part 1

ex•tyler — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:20:19 +0000

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Blythe + Nathan

ex•tyler — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:20:56 +0000

Here is maybe the most fun-loving couple we have ever photographed. It made for a lively day.

After applying the makeup, the S-O-T-B complained of tarantula eyes.
I swear I don’t know what she’s talking about.
Meanwhile the B-O-T-G was doing the grooming.
This is the quintessential groomsmen preparation picture á la Beau. Videogames.
Style ensued.

Back to the ladies.

Ahhhhhhhhh!

If you’ve ever been in a wedding party, you know that passersby like to hoot an’ holler. In this case, it was the bride that did the heckling.
Meet the groom.

Their “first look”, ceremony style.

Nate explodes out of the church. If only there were some cheerleaders holding a banner to run through.
Ringbearer.

The ceremony musicians.
And here comes the portraits bomb.

My apologies to the bridal party. I made them jump over and over telling them they weren’t in sync. Turns out, everyone (but the pregnant one) was airborne on the second try.

These are some of my favorite dip-kisses ever.

Blythe’s posing request. Very nice!

The Artisan Building.

The green accents.

Rivals Andrew and Michelle’s wedding back in 2008 for the most consistently packed dance floor.

We’ll close on the first dance, framed by the M-O-T-B and featuring the excellent musician whose name I wish I could remember. (Drop it in the comments; he was great.)

We have had the greatest weddings to photograph recently. This one was so much fun. I don’t think I’ve laughed this much on the job. Your laid back natures made it so easy to get moment after moment.

ex•Tyler

P.S. I would also like to mention the excellent videographer Matt Kiefer. You’ll notice that he is in just the right amount of pictures – none. (Well, he is in the background of one, see if you can spot his black shirt.) He also has a great personality for the job and was pleasant to talk to at the vendors dinner table. We’re looking forward to seeing the day in moving pictures.

Spy Shot!

ex•tyler — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:41:44 +0000

Reflecting stained glass at the beautiful Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield.

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