That's Indie as in independant... as in handmade, rebellious, against the norm. I love weddings like this that are full of personal touches everywhere you look. This isn't the kind of wedding you'll find in a magazine because it's not going to sell a lot of things you can buy. It's so completely individualized that it would never be duplicated. I had some big flash challenges to deal with since the lighting was practically non exsistent and there weren't any good bouncing surfaces at the reception. I used a little off camera lighting action for the first dance and then switched back because I wanted to follow the action everywhere it went - which was all over! In any case... a few pictures here.... and more with stories on my blog. (HINT: click on the blog images to see the slideshow overview!)

Anne, your work is fabulous as always! Love the cat.

Holy Crap Anne!
Too bad the latest WPJA contest just ended a few days ago. Those are awesome!!!

I'd like to see it in a magazine.

Here's the comment I left on your blog:
I think you took my breath away. Gotta go find it... wow. I cannot even IMAGINE how beautiful their album will be! So amazing that I'd consider buying a copy (maybe a softcover Lulu or something). The couple are absolutely darling and the pictures are incredible!!!

Thank you VERY MUCH for sharing these...

Life is not measured by how many breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away.

Shannon, you're awesome.

Ooooh!! I love your work -- I always do!

The post processing is just perfect for their style! Yum!

The cat shot is fantastic!

All are beautiful. My faves are #1 and 3.
Great Job!!!

Oh man, I wanted to find out how they met up again after years of separation! Clicked on the link and it's unavailable. Anyway, wow, wow, wow! You amaze me every time, great captures! TFS, I mean really, TFS!!

OH.... her wedding website must have expired.. basically... they grew up together because their parents were good friends, they moved away and lived separate lives for a while, not thinking much of each other as romantic interests. They both married other people, and both marriages ended around the same time. Welllllll..... their tastes in music are so unique that the only radio station they were loyal fans of went off the air, but went online at woxy.com. Woxy has its own community message board, which is how they eventually found out about each other again. When they reuinited in person - sparks flew and one thing after another happened to seal their fate. Even their engagement was somewhat fateful... as Eric was getting ready to propose to Megan... they went to the location pictured above and on that very day there was a sign for another couple's wedding which read... this way to Megan & Eric's wedding! Another interesting little twist... during our engagement session, we were scouring a little two block abandon building area in downtown Detroit and came across a church with a cool door. A few minutes into shooting I realize that their initials (M. E.) are carved into the top of the door! Could there be any more signs that this couple was meant to be?!

Seriously, find a magazine and submit it. It is delicious, even better than your usual best! The TV shot is my favorite!

wow! My husband is looking over my shoulder and saying"now that's a photographer"Your photos are so inspiring!

Ohh My God...Anne those are crazy awesome. You got to get those out..Totally differennt and totally unique. Some folks here in the D.C market would looooove that:) Great job!

Awesome photos!! I really enjoyed reading the story along with the pictures on your blog.

Very unique wedding and you captured it beautifully~

I looked at the first picture and thought maybe you'd written a book. It looked like a book cover. #'s 1 and 3 could easily be book covers. They are all beautiful, but those are my two favorites. Really strong, beautiful work. Wow.

I was looking at these on Flickr and got stuck on how cool her tattoo is...

Then I saw that shot in the TV - AWESOME. Truly awesome stuff.

This wedding is so rad. Your photos are lovely. I have looked at the first one for about 5 minutes straight. It is absolutely wonderful.

Awwww... thanks for the story, it is sweet!

Wow........Just fantastic!!!!

I looooove DC brides!!! I have 3 of them and they are all fabulously unique! There are so many strong, independent women in DC- I felt so at home when I was there a few weeks ago. In the midwest there tend to be more women who like to blend into the crowd, so it's rare that I get someone with such a strong sense of individuality and independence. I love my brides.

i love the first shot! i love the tones in that shot. how do you achieve that effect? any help would be appreciated.

Wow, that is a crazy story-all the signs, its crazy! Photos are sick toO!!!

Anne I absolutely LOVE your work!!

Absolutely fabulous work Anne, as usual!!!

great sense of timing Anne : ) i really enjoyed the personality in the images and the distinctive vision.

thanks for sharing,

jesh : )

Saw these on your blog yesterday, too. Love them! And their story is so cool. Definitely meant to be.
Thanks for sharing, Anne!
Kris

l love the TV shot and the little girl flashing!
Those are awesome!

Oooo! Ooooo! I wanna be like Anne when I grow up!!!

wow great work here anne! im really liking the cat shot thats amazing. your amazing