Jesie always says, “Tater, you’re the luckiest girl I know.  Things always just work out for you.”

Now, I don’t know if I necessarily agree with the “always” part, but more often than not, through the grace of God, things eventually seem to fall into place.

One really neat opportunity that He provided was the chance to photograph a wedding with Justin and Mary Marantz in Disney World.

The Marantz’ and I go way back.  I was in the audience at one of their very first speaking engagements at PartnerCon 2008.  I was so inspired, never before hearing another photographer talk about their craft they way I did.  I went up to my hotel room where my best friend was hanging out and started crying.  Tears of joy.  Tears of hope.  Hope that I had what it takes to achieve my dreams.

Fast forward four years.

I’ve followed the Marantz’ witty blog and hung out with them on numerous occasions at their home in Connecticut, at conferences in New Orleans, and charity shoots in Vegas.  Oh, I even introduced them to Rio margaritas in Denver.   Though, through all our interactions the one thing missing has been missing one thing: a wedding.

Shooting a wedding with the Marantz’ has always been a dream of mine.  Jes and I look up to them so much.

As fate would have it, our Disney vacations overlapped and it just so happened J&M were down a second shooter and asked if I’d like to help out.

What a truly terrific experience and very affirming one at that.  As a matter of fact, I was very encouraged to see that we handle our wedding days very similarly to how the Marantz’ do.

Jesie and I just love Justin and Mary and are very grateful for their friendship, mentorship, and continual support of us.  So, Justin and Mary, thank you for being you!  Thank you for believing in Jesie and me and believing in me day of Tricia and Josh’s wedding.

I guess dreams really do come true in Disney World…

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Do check out their blog about the lovely Josh and Tricia who we photographed at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn.