Family means everything to me so I was honored when my fianceé Amy’s cousin, Sienna, asked me to photograph her and Jacob’s summer Emerson Fields wedding. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not a fan of hot and humid conditions but that wasn’t going to stop me from traveling to Excello, Missouri for their big day. Sienna went to grad school here in Colorado so we’ve got to know each other pretty well over many hazy IPAs. It has been a pleasure to provide any insight that I can as she and Jacob planned what turned out to be a banger.

From the moment I walked in the room I knew it was going to be a good day. All of the ladies were full of energy and their playlist was one of the strongest in recent memory. They had an absolute blast together in the bridal suite and I’m glad that I could be there to capture it. While the ladies were upstairs, Travis documented Jacob and the rest of the groomsmen getting ready downstairs. I loved seeing Jacob’s reaction to the boudoir images that Sienna had taken and presented in a retro viewfinder.

I’ll never forget the feeling in the room when Sienna got to talk with her grandparents over FaceTime that Amy set up. They’re a big part of all of our lives but unfortunately they were not able to travel to Missouri for the wedding. Everyone was in tears, including myself. It’s the special moments like this that I pinch myself every time I get to witness and document them.

The sun and humidity were relentless for their outdoor ceremony in the field but it was beautiful. Jacob and Sienna are wise beyond their years. They compliment each other in so many ways. If their vows were any indication, they simply “get” each other.

The rest of the day was a blur. The images will tell many more stories than I ever could so I’ll quit typing so you can check them out.

Sienna and Jacob, congratulations and thank you so much for allowing us to capture your summer Emerson Fields wedding.

The groom gets ready at Emerson Fields
Bridesmaids dance with the mother of the bride at Emerson Fields
Bride looks at her wedding dress at Emerson Fields
A bride and mother share a moment together in the bridal suite at Emerson Fields
Bride looks in a fintage mirror and adjusts her veil
A bride gets ready in the bridal suite at Emerson Fields
Bride FaceTime calls her grandmother on her wedding day
Father of the bride first look
Sienna walks down the aisle with her father
Jacob sees Sienna for the first time on their wedding day at Emerson Fields
Summer Emerson Fields wedding ceremony in Excello, Missouri in July
A bride laughs during her Emerson Fields wedding ceremony
A bride and groom pot a tree during their wedding ceremony at Emerson Fields
Sienna and Jacob celebrate during their Emerson Fields wedding ceremony
The bride and groom celebrate together while walking out of their summer Emerson Fields wedding ceremony outdoors in Excello, MO
Jacob and Sienna kiss during their wedding in Missouri
The bride and groom shotgun beers with their wedding party at Emerson Fields
Maid of honor wedding toast at Emerson Fields in Missouri
Best man wedding toast at Emerson Fields
The newlyweds walk together at golden hour during their summer Emerson Fields wedding in Excello, Missouri
Jacob kisses Sienna in tall grass at Emerson Fields during golden hour on their wedding day
The newlyweds share a moment together during their summer Emerson Fields wedding in Excello, Missouri
The newlyweds walk together at golden hour during their summer Emerson Fields wedding in Excello, Missouri
The newlyweds share a moment together in the trees during their Emerson Fields wedding
Jacob and Sienna share a kiss outside at golden hour at Emerson Fields
The groom and his mother dance at Emerson Fields
Sienna and Jacob share their first dance at Emerson Fields during their summer wedding in Missouri
First dance at Emerson Fields under the market lights
A bride gets her friends excited before throwing the boquet
guests dance together at Emerson Fields
The groom gets iced by the bride during their wedding
Jacob and Sienna are reflected in the pond while posing for a portrait during their summer Emerson Fields wedding at sunset
Couple poses outside Emerson Fields on their wedding day at twilight
Guests dance around the bride and groom during a wedding at Emerson Fields in Excello, Missouri
The newlyweds exit their Emerson Fields wedding through a tunnel of sparklers
Newlyweds leave their wedding in their decorated car