When I arrived at Rachels grandparents farm, the sun had already gone down but there was still enough light to make out the lake, tents and beautiful land around.  Which made me immediately wish I had dragged someone with me to second shoot. There were too many amazing details to get in the time period I had.

To top it off, EVERYONE I met was just amazing. Rachel has a super close family and it showed. There was excitement in the air and it energized everyone around.  Amazing surrounding, beautiful people, close family… these are definitely conditions I can work with.

After a good nights sleep, the bride got her hair and make up done about 12 miles from the farm:

The first look:

I love that bowties are coming back. I saw several of the guys wearing them. So cool.

I’ve been shooting weddings for a while but Rachel introduced me to “tradition” that I had not encountered yet.  All the bridesmaids put their names on the bottom of the brides shoe. At the end of the day, the bridesmaids name that is the clearest is either going to be next getting married or having a baby.  It was great seeing the reactions from all the girls!

The shy but beautiful flower girl:

The incredible reception site…

The arrival at the reception!

A new first for me! A mac-n-cheese bar!

It was SOOO hot outside!  I had to bribe the girls that if they ran down the hill for me, I’d cut the photos short and they could change into something more comfortable.  It didn’t take much convincing.

They left on a boat on the river (you can just make it out in the photo below).  Side note: this lake did NOT exist when her grandfather bought this land. He and his three sons dug this lake. Yep, it’s a man-made lake. Incredible feat with incredible results!

Here’s Reece pulling his two little brothers in a wagon…

Here’s Lake TRYING to pull his middle brother Evan (Bubba).  Hilarious!

Bubba being a model for me.  :D

Horses! Reece trying to feed a small horse without trying to get his fingers bitten off.

Absolutely love this photo!

The whole family!

I did a photo of their feet FOREVER ago.  This is a revised version of it.

Reece.

Apparently Lake didn’t think I was doing a good job since he start throwing rocks. Thank goodness I was using my zoom lens and I was far away!

Then I got some “alone” time with Tim and Steph.  Um… NOT an ugly couple.

Love this photo!

As I was about to leave, saw Lake on his little scooter.  So I got a couple of bonus pics!

Cutie!

Thanks Tim and Steph for sharing your beautiful family with my blog readers!  What an incredible family you have!  Enjoy your photos!