2015 Favorites: Wedding Edition: Jacklyn Byrd Photography: Peoria, Illinois Wedding Photographer

During the month of January is a time us photographers can finally catch a breath and possibly have a life outside of the craziness of wedding/portrait season.  And I began to prepare and miss wedding season.  Maybe it's the cold weather and wanting spring to arrive. Who knows!?!   I have been going back through this years weddings and thinking what I loved about this wedding, or what I could have done different and how can I grow.  So here are some of my favorite images from 2015!

I love fun and this wedding party was all about it! 

Framing.  I have been working hard to take a step back and frame the couple.  

The groom.  Let's not forget about the groom.  

Sunset. The golden hour.  I wished the golden hour was ALL day during a wedding. 

A moment.  I want these to last forever.

These flowers are STUNNING! 

Snuggles! I tell all my couples to snuggle in and squeeze each other. 

Just beyond gorgeous and sweet. And it poured down rain on us about 2 minutes after this photo. 

My favorite part of the wedding.  The after you say I do, kiss, and you walk down the aisle.  It is official.

A good speech makes the BEST photos.  

Grandparents are the best. Take that moment to say hi, give them a hug and take that picture.  

Location and light.  This image is just so nice. 

Hugh + Maria: Jacklyn Byrd Photography

These two are the cutest doctors that I have ever met! They braved the cold temps on Saturday for their engagement session. Extra snuggling is always encouraged on engagement sessions and it makes for great photos. I can't wait for their wedding in October! Enjoy~

Emily + Scott: Jacklyn Byrd Photography

Another post today! I am on a roll and glad to be back in action.  I had a blast getting to know these two last week.  The weather was perfect for an engagement shoot! They just scream oooey gooey cute to me! Which makes my job way easy.  I can't wait for their wedding day in August.  Enjoy~

Justin + Laura: Peoria, IL: Jacklyn Byrd Photography

What a wonderful day it was for Justin and Laura! I had amazing time capturing all their moments throughout the day.  They got married at the beautiful Kickapoo winery.  The family and friends traveled all over to be with these two. The bridal party was so much fun and easy going that it made my job so much fun and easy to capture all their fun moments!  I am completely blessed to have met these two and I wish them many years of happiness together! Enjoy~