Weddings of 2009: Part 1
Written by cindyc on February 21, 2010 -Confession: I never wanted to shoot weddings.
About 3 years ago, a friend asked me if I was going to photograph weddings. I replied, “No way. Never.”
Back then, just the thought of shooting weddings scared me to death. Crazy thoughts went through my head. What if I slept in? What if I missed the first kiss? What if, what if?
Then somehow, some way, I found myself shooting a wedding and I was instantly hooked. I quickly learned that there’s nothing to be scared of. After all, a wedding is not some sort of mystical day when I must try to capture angels and rainbows with my camera (although a rainbow did appear at Amber + Chris’ wedding). It’s just like any another other day that I bust out my camera…..but better. Much, MUCH better. Emotions are at an ultimate high, kisses are given out freely, laughs are heard constantly and tears flow from the toughest men.
Now, 27 weddings later…I am proud to say that I’m a wedding photographer. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: it’s the people in the photos who create the images. Yeah, I’m there to snap the shutter…but I give all of the credit to these amazing, hilarious, talented, creative, trusting, thoughtful and crazy-in-love couples.
JULIE + DANNY . JANUARY 3 . GREAT FALLS
COURTNEY + TAYLOR . FEBRUARY 14 . GREAT FALLS
JOEY + PATRICK . MAY 23 . WASHINGTON DC
STEPHANIE + ADAM . JUNE 13 . ANCHORAGE
AMBER + CHRIS . JUNE 19 . GREAT FALLS
AMY + CHUCK . JUNE 27 . CASCADE
KATIE + JEREMIAH . JULY 4 . BIGFORK
*This is the first half of weddings from last year. The second half is coming soon!
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By Kathy Carlise on Feb 21, 2010 | Reply
Don’t ever do that many photos again…are you trying to blow our minds!!!
These were so fun to flip through and I am just glowing because I am so proud of you! You should be extremely proud of yourself and all that you have brought into these wonderful (and blessed) couple’s lives. Their lives are richer for having you in their lives…I know this…because mine is too 
Love you! Awesome work, my friend.
By neal Carpenter on Feb 22, 2010 | Reply
Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! I’ll have to come to a Cindy Cieluch workshop soon.
By Cali Sparing on Feb 22, 2010 | Reply
I know I tell you this all the time but…WOW!!! I am re-inspired every time I check out your blog. In fact, I never feel like my day is complete until I look on here and see your amazing work.
By Kristen on Feb 24, 2010 | Reply
Cindy — you have a gift, a marvelous gift, of bringing people’s stories to life through your images. There are wedding photographers out there who can do a good job of capturing the day and the beauty of it all. But what sets you apart from all others is your ability to capture the love … those quiet moments where Chuck is kissing Amy’s shoulder, or Amber and Chris are looking at each other while eating. We know by looking at these photos that you are just as in love with your subject as your subjects are with each other. Good, amazing, work!
By Sara Parker on Feb 24, 2010 | Reply
Loved every image as usual!!! It was so great to see all of J&P again…they amazed me as much as the first time! You rock!
By nicole wickens on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply
Girl, you are so so good. We need to meet! and shoot together! I’m in Italy now, sorry I missed you in Vegas. Let’s connect in the next couple months.