Laura and Brandon’s Wedding at Sanctuary

Remember that Lifesavers commercial several years ago where the little boy and his dad sat and watched the sun go down? The one where they savored the sweet taste in their mouth, of both the Lifesaver and the shared the experience of watching the sun slowly descended over the horizon. “There it goes: going…going…gone.”

I thought about that commercial a lot at Laura and Brandon’s wedding because it was such a sweet experience, one that in many ways might be a photographers dream. The light, the location, the view, the wind!, the gorgeous couple — the nice and trusting couple who were so open to suggestion and climbed up on rocks for me — and that Arizona sun. That gorgeous sun that slowly descended over one of most beautiful mountains in town: Camelback Mountain. It has been said that Arizona has some of the most beautiful sunsets in the nation, and on this late day in April, I especially agreed.

Laura and Brandon were married at the private home of the owner of Sanctuary Resort on Camelback Mountain. A stones throw from the nose of Camelback Mountain and a favorite retreat among movie stars and locals alike. The view was so beautiful… and the feeling and ambiance was so unique because of that. I tried to capture that feeling, that intangible aspect that reins supreme at every wedding and is a refection of who the couple is, together and individually. The part I love most about my job–attempting to capture that essence.
Apart from being incredibly kind and open, Laura and Brandon are a young, beautiful couple who share a simpatico that is apparent from the moment you see them together.

The day started with the bridal party getting ready at Casa Montana, a spectacular house above the resort




Before the ceremony the guys had a “board meeting” and had that guy bonding time that
often occurs right before one of the boys leaves bachelorhood to marry his girl


I loved the back of Laura’s dress


An uber-sexy shot of Laura

The ceremony and reception took place at the owners home, a place not normally rented out. I loved the canopy of trees.






There is just something about the feeling of this that I love.


Joining their party for the first time as husband and wife
Love this moment during the toasts… The wind blowing, the looks on their face, the feeling.


What a view!


Congratulations Laura and Brandon! You guys are a beautiful couple and I loved being there to photograph your wedding!

A wedding photography member at Wedding Party

January 13, 2009 - 10:36 pm

Jennifer Bowen - Thank you so much everyone!

Anonymous – I do travel for weddings so I could come to Virginia depending on when your wedding is :-)

January 12, 2009 - 1:23 pm

Anonymous - absolutely wonderful pictures i wish you could come and do our wedding in Virginia! The bride was sooo beautiful you can truly see she couldn’t wait to be married!

May 19, 2008 - 5:02 pm

Amy Martin - Oh my gosh!! So beautiful girl!! :)

May 9, 2008 - 7:30 pm

lisa - Everything was fabulous! The location, the people, the bride, the groom, the overall feeling! It took a village to arrive here! What a journey Brandon – and then to arrive at the crossroad with such a special gal! The people of the village are pleased! We had the time of our lives! You both are the bomb – the cherry bomb -(you owe me Brandon!) We love you both and thank you! The Kellys, The Temples, The Nays, The Spauldings

May 5, 2008 - 10:30 pm

Shannon - OMGOSH these are absolutely STUNNING!!!!

May 5, 2008 - 6:14 pm

yoga roads - wow. some great shots. i love the sunset one and the black and white of them walking down the street.
they are a sexy duo!!

May 5, 2008 - 6:07 pm

Laura & Brandon - Jennifer, we are absolutely blown away! You exceeded our expectations beyond belief. Thank you so much for photographing this amazing day in our lives. The pictures are incredible. Thank you for making us look beautiful and for capturing these moments. We will treasure these photos forever. -Laura & Brandon

May 4, 2008 - 5:43 pm

Liene at Blue Orchid Designs - gorgeous couple, gorgeous wedding, gorgeous photos! great job, jen – you captured the emotion perfectly – I feel as though I has been there.

May 4, 2008 - 5:16 pm

Cristi - Oh Wow Jen! I love them all. I can’t even pick a favorite.

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