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The Best Wedding Images Of 2009 From Byron Roe Photography – Bend, OR

As Wendy and I leap into the new year we look forward to making new friends who are keen to our unique style of wedding photography, as well as keeping up with all our new wedding couple friends we made through out 2009.  Thank you all for having the utmost faith in our talents as photographers for our inaugural year.  It was a privileged to be part of each and every one of your special days!

Since everyone else is doing their “best of….” for 09, I thought we needed the best bride & groom images of 2009 as well!  So here are the coolest images, (in our opinion) from the weddings we shot though out the year.  I did the preliminary choosing without Wendy but I knew that it would be better to have lots of choices to pick from since they were destined to be debated once she looked at them!  One of the great things, (among many others) about wedding photography is that they’re always unique and never dull.  So sit back, relax and enjoy these images that were so inspiring for us to create.

Jamie & Brendan’s Wedding Photography In Bend, Oregon

“Can you zip me up Byron,” Jamie says, as she’s finishing her prep work in the bathroom while Brendan is changing into his duds.  The two came over to Bend from Boise and got married in a place they’ve come to love over the years.

Jamie wanted to have a surprise meeting where Brendan could see her for the first time so there I was in a very small bathroom at the Mcmenamins St. Francis School where they were staying, helping Jamie with her dress.  Being a guy you’d think I’d be more interested in waiting outside rather than get all mushy with details but I have to admit I’m always filled with pride to be part of such an important event and hey, its a good chance for me to tell the bride to, “keep breathing and enjoy the day!”

What a fun day it was as we took a limo over to Pioneer Park where they had the intimate ceremony (just the three of us plus officiant!) and all I can say is wow, Brendan, that was one of the most passionate kisses I’ve ever seen at a wedding!  Afterward, I directed Mr. Limo driver up to a secret spot overlooking part of the city and the clouds and light turned out to be amazing.  Finishing up the day we went back to Mcmenamins to shoot some images in the bathhouse.  This bathhouse is so cool-it’s wall to wall mosaics, open ceiling, and big fountain in the middle make you think you’ve been transported to some exotic European haunt.  I’ve been wanting to do this for a while and what a way to end the time with Jamie and Brendan.  Cheers to you both and I look forward to hanging with you guys in the future!

- Byron

Julianne & Dustin In Downtown Bend, Oregon And Wedding Reception At Tetherow Golf Club

Whew, this was really a fun day in my and Wendy’s book of photo shoots!  This was apparent to me as I sat down to edit what we shot and it took me forever to pick some fun shots to show everyone.  There are WAY too many great photos from this day in Central Oregon and these images are only a small showing of the exciting time we had with Julianne and Dustin.  I’ve had a few people say to me, “if something crazy pops in your head about a photo concept, don’t discount it, but go with it because 9 times out of 10 it will lead to something great.”  This has always been a major part of why I love what I do and why our clients enjoy working with Wendy and I; however, it always helps to have bride and grooms willing to take on the challenge and trust the photographer as Julianne and Dustin did!  Love you both, you two rock!

Emily and Luke’s Wedding – Sisters Airport, Oregon

After seeing Emily pull a 6-seater Cessna airplane out of a Bend Airport hangar – in her wedding dress, mind you – we knew we were in for a treat!  I had the pleasure of flying with the bride and family to Sisters while her groom waited on the ground.  The quaint, family ceremony took place under the freshly-snowed Cascades on the runway of the Sisters airport.  The bride and groom endured a chilly, 50 degree day, while Luke sniffled with a recent cold – all sure to be the funny details of their wedding day to remember!  This adorable couple are a great pair.  Luke, Emily – we wish you both the best in love and happiness together.  Thank you for letting us share our creative juices with you this very special day.

Dustin and Julianne’s Wedding – Haceta Lighthouse, Oregon Coast

Dustin and Julianne are a class act – energetic, fun and gracious in every way.  Their wedding near the Haceta Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast was quaint and beautiful.  Somehow nature provided one of the few sunny and warm days on the coast blessing them with good weather!  The details impeccable, the ceremony sweet, the sunset spectacular – what more could you ask for?  Some of the favorites below were taken when I snuck off with the bride and groom after the ceremony down to the beach near some tide pools that had formed.  More to come on these two as this is part one of two posts.  The next will feature the sassy downtown shots and reception details of their Tetherow (Bend, Oregon) gathering. Stay tuned…

-Byron

Kelly and Michael’s Wedding Photography- Aspen Hall; Bend, Oregon

Aspen Hall in Bend, Oregon was transformed into a mirage of color and creativity for Kelly and Michael’s wedding.  Kelly and Michael, two graceful and harmonious people, shared a beautiful and spiritual rite of passage recently that Byron and I were blessed to capture.  The ceremony began after everyone was comfortable – shoes off – and seated. It was evident their friends and family participated in every dimension of the event.  Thank you both for sharing yourselves in these photos as you visibly show your love for each other   We enjoyed participating and look forward to meeting your newest addition soon!

- Wendy and Byron