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I wasn’t going to share this on my blog, but after watching it a few times over in different venues and getting feedback, I’ve decided to post it. This is one of the hardest projects I’ve ever had to make. Going through the footage was really difficult at times, but I feel like the video gives a good message of hope for the Haitian people. For all of you who gave money or tents, thank you so much. You have no idea how much that meant to these people. Here is the story.

Please be patient and let the film load, it’s over 10 minutes long and in HD.

Maddie and I had the great priviledge of shooting Mike and Johanna’s wedding last Saturday. Such a fun time with some great people! It was an interesting wedding as well since Johanna is from Germany! Her and Mike will be moving to Amsterdam to live and work with YWAM. The wedding was a great mix of German and American traditions, here are my faves.

In keeping with German tradition, Mike and Johanna sat during the first part of the ceremony while Mike’s dad gave the message.

Such a touching part of the day when both father’s came up to pray for their children!

Another interesting Bavarian tradition is the cutting of a log as the first thing the newlyweds do after marriage.

Mike’s sister Amy [who's wedding we shot last spring] gave a really heartfelt toast during the reception.

Congrats you two!!!

For those of you who don’t know, I’m also a musician and I’m in between our middle school and high school services right now waiting to lead some music. In light of this, I decided to share a little photo that I took for a video project about a year ago. Just what I thought was an interesting perspective on a pretty mundane scene at the church.

While Kevin and Becky have been off on Maui enjoying the honeymoon, I’ve been slaving away with school, shooting, and processing to get some images out! Enjoy!! You guys were awesome!