Hey everyone!

Just got this blog up on my wedding page, so this is my first post about my wedding photography as opposed to my photojournalism/travel blog on my other site (www.izaca.com) which has a completely different focus.

I did an amazing wedding two weeks ago: Leah and Carrie - I was really blown away by the thoughtfulness, detail, and spontaneity of the wedding, not to mention how unusual and special it was. The two brides (that’s right, two!) performed a “commitment ceremony” because California is the only state to allow legal marriage between gay couples (and only very recently so, I think the decision came a month ago). Held in downtown Washington D.C. the preparation, ceremony, and reception were all held in one lovely place and really blended the event together well.

It started by me walking back and forth between their rooms as they were getting ready and into their gowns - both of them wore beautiful wedding gowns which they picked without seeing the other’s! - and I just couldn’t wait until the ceremony. Preparation and ceremonies tend to be my favorite part of the day because I get the best facial expressions, best photos opportunities, most intimate setting, and really the most unique aspects of the event. When I attend weddings as a guest, of course, my favorite part is the late-night dance party…

Back to the wedding: two brides, two gowns, one ceremony. One of the most meaningful ceremonies I’ve ever been to, starting with the signing of the Ketubah, and ending with the crash of glass between two lovely slippered feet.

The rabbi said something which I think surmised the day well: they may not be married before a state, but they are married under the eyes of God.

Here are some of my favorite moments of the day

What a great wedding! Please leave any comments or feedback you have, I’ll be more than happy to answer questions etc.

-Isabelle