To My Couples of 2014:  Thank You for an awesome year and making it one that I will always remember as life changing!  I took a leap of faith this year quitting my corporate job designing tiny clothes for little people at Gymboree.  It was an awesome job, but it was more of my security blanket than a passion.  If it wasn’t for You 17 couples who placed Your faith in me to capture the most important day of Your lives, I wouldn’t have been able to make the jump off the corporate ladder and land so softly on to the net below that was calling my name for the past 4 years. I recently heard that Passion is latin for sacrifice.  It is so true and it is a blessing to have something worth losing comfort, security, & routine for. I hope that each one of you know that you always have a friend in me and although we said goodbye on Your wedding night, I am always around for dinner, a hike, or even down to babysit Your adorable dog 🙂  Cheers to You and all the exciting things that Your future holds as Mr. & Mrs!
It is with great excitement that I get to share this 2014 wrap up blog with You all!  My couples have chosen their absolute FAVORITE image from their wedding and now it is time for YOU TO VOTE on YOUR FAVORITE!  The TWO Images with the most votes will win a 16×20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas!!!
Please take a quick second to review all the below images and VOTE for your favorite one by:
1) Liking my Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ihearthsp and leave a comment with the image number you chose
2) Leaving your vote in the comment section at the bottom of this post
3) Send me an email at heather@heatherscharfphotography.com
Feel free to forward this Blog link to all your friends and family, “Share” the Contest Post on your own Facebook page, and tag yourself in the post to collect votes!
Contest ends February 15th at Midnight!
Ok, Here We Go!
Image #1) From the Bride: This picture is one of my favorites from our big day! I love it because we didn’t have a “first look,” but a “first touch” and we are both very happy. Just before our first touch, Rikio was being himself and avoiding my hand and being silly thus making us both laugh. There’s nothing more that I want then to start our new life together smiling and laughing!Â
Image #2) From the Bride & Groom:Â Our wedding was all about throwing a big party for Dan, and a lot of that was the venue. This photo is prefect because you can see our love and passion for each other and it also perfectly captures our BEAUTIFUL venue (Hotel Yountville).
Image #3) From the Bride: I like this picture because it describes my relationship with Manu – old fashioned (black & white), twisting and twirling together in a whirlwind of God’s grace and loveÂ
Image #4) From the Bride & Groom:Â We stood in the forest hand in hand, an hour before the wedding, the sun beaming through the trees brightly as we beamed at each other.
Image #5)
Image #6) From the Bride: What I really love about this picture is that I remember the exact moment it was taken: We had just said our vows, and had walked back down the aisle and turned the corner to head over and take family portraits. We were whispering and laughing in disbelief that we were actually married (and that I had forgotten my vows). It was a raw moment of pure joy.
Image #7) From the Bride & Groom:Â This photo sums up our wedding day and theme of “My love, My laughter, My happily ever after”. I love the colors and lighting in the this photo from the church. If we weren’t kissing, we were laughing the entire day and it way by far the best day of our lives. This photo captures a brief moment we were able to share alone after just officially becoming Mr. & Mrs. When I look at this photo I feel the love and happiness of that day and it symbolizes the promise we made to each other among our friends, family, and God.
Image #8) From the Bride & Groom: This image seemed to perfectly capture the happiness overflowing in our hearts. It was towards the end of the night and we had a blast celebrating with our friends and family. Shortly after this photo, we hopped in the “48 Chrysler New Yorker to start our life together as Husband and Wife.
Image #9) From the Bride & Groom:Â “We love how Heather was able to capture the beauty of the forest and how much fun we were having with such a perfectly timed shot. This picture is truly memorable for us because as the sun broke through the clouds, we had so much fun running from section to section to try and catch the light as it was coming through the trees!”
Image #10)
Image #11) From the Bride & Groom: “We snuck away from dinner to take this picture, it was a quiet, peaceful moment together before heading back into our boisterous celebration.”
Image #12) From the Bride & Groom:Â Dance like nobody’s watching! The expressions on our faces perfectly capture our love story.
Image #13)
Image #14)
Image #15) From the Bride & Groom:Â We love this photo because it captures our personalities and the love, joy, fun and connection that we share. Jeff commented that this photo of us makes him smile every time he sees it. Our wedding day was the happiest day of our lives and this photo captures that feeling perfectly.Â
Image #16) From the Bride & Groom:Â Every time we look at our wedding photos, we get a goofy smile on our face and instantly relive the entire night. Â
Image #17) From the Bride & Groom: Every time I see this photo I’m reminded of how Karl makes me feel….secure, loved and right at home. Because wherever we are, no matter what life has in store for us, as long as I am with him, I’m at home.
Now, that you have chosen your favorite, head here “like” my page and vote by leaving a comment! Thanks so much for voting!
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#7
I vote for number 12.
#7!!!!!!
Voting for #6!
No brainer! I vote for # 6! The westbrauls!
I like #6
#6! You captured a great moment between Sophie and Ryan!
#6
Number 6 is the best…it tells a story in the entire image!
I vote for #6!
love #6, pure joy on their faces!
Voting for #6!!!!
#6!!! #westbrauls
#6!
#6!!!!
Great picture, I vote for number 12
#6!
#12
Vote for #6!
Number 11!!!!
I vote for number 12. Great photo!
vote #12
I vote #6 All the way all day!
I vote for #6. Beautiful picture, you definitely captured the moment.
#7 MOST BEAUTIFUL IMAGE. BRILLIANT COLOR AND COMPOSITION.
I vote for #6!
I vote for #6!
vote #11
#7!
I vote for #9!
Vote for number 6.
Rockin’ the vote for #7! 🙂
I vote for # 12!!!!! 🙂
#7!!! Amazing pic!
Love #6, what a beautiful moment and capture!
#11!!!!
#6 =) Feels real!
# 11!!!!
#9!
#1!!!
Number 9 number 9 number 9 !
#7 please!!!!
#6!
I vote #11
#6!
#1
#1 of course
#6! Love
Love #6
Love #6!
#7 – Just beautiful!!
I love #6!!!!
#6
#6 !!
voting for #6
#6 – Westbraull’s all the way!
Love #6! (all your photos are beautiful!)
#6 great capture of a moment
#6 AULL the way 🙂
#6, authentic
#6 all the way from ny!!
#7
# 1. Every marriage should start with a sense of humor. It is what makes a marriage last through the tough times!
I vote for #1!
Number 1. 🙂
#7
#7. <3
#6 is perfect. the stolen moment, the part you never get to see when you are at the ceremony. Perfect Bride and Groom!
#7
#6!!
I vote for Heather!
Love #6
#1!
#6 for sure!
All gorgeous! #4
#16 – all day long 🙂
#16 no doubt!!!
#6 for sure.
I vote for #6
#16 gets my vote
Image #11 for the win!
#11 !!!!!!!!!!
#16!!
#11
#16!
#6 – LOVE!
Vote for #11
Love #6 – that one is da’bomb!
#7 is amazing!
#11 yay(:
#11
#6
#1 most definetly
Very Beautiful & Happy moment !
# 1 …… Very Beautiful & Happy moment !
I vote for #11
#7
16!
#16!
#16
#11!
Vote for #9
#7, please!
#9. Love the picture, colors, light and our friends!
#2 the best!!
# 6 !
I am voting for #1.
#16!
#7
#9! Love the sun shining through!
#7 this is one of my favorite picture. Theirs happiness was shared by many that surrounded them. To this day you can still feel theirs happiness.
#16 Miranda & James!
I vote for #2
Picture #2.
# 7
#2
#1 is my favorite, for sure!
#6 is the best one!
#16
#7
Great Picture!!! #2
Couple #2….simple and natural…not overly planned
I voted for #9
#7!
#6
Image 16
# 11 is my favorite
#6
#7
💜 #1!!!
#9
#16
#11 — perfect dress, perfect sunset, great photo!
#6!!!!!
#9 Beautiful shot capturing the this wonderful couple in the sun light.
my vote is for #16 such a beautiful and happy couple
#6
I vote for #15.
Vote for photo #15
#11
#15
Voting for #15!!
Voting for #6! So much love and happiness captured!
#16
15!
#9 🙂 🙂 🙂 Shannon and Kenny 🙂
#15 gets my vote!
I vote for #12!!!!
Voting for #12. Love the beautiful photo!!
i pick #12 the best picture
#15
#15. Truly shows their happiness and love for each other. Beautiful photo.
#12 for sure!
#12 is the best!
Voting for #15!
Vote for #12!
Love #12!
#15 all the way! 🙂
#7
#11 in Sonoma County California.
#7 …
I vote for #15.
#15
I pick # 12 – beautiful couple inside and out 🙂
I vote for number 9
#9
#6!
#6 — laughter and love!
I vote for #9
Number 15 – Expresses the true joy of the day!! Love it
#2 is my favorite!
IMAGE #6….All the way to canvas! 😉
#15!
15 is my favorite
#6!
#6
#7 🙂
#12. The Wilton’s. 🙂
#1
I vote for number 1
#15!
#15
#1
Love #15
I vote for #12
#15
#15 It was a beautiful wedding
15
#6! 💗
#12
#12! Kellie and Dean!
#12!!!!
Love the genuine smiles!
9 is gorgeous!
I love #15!!!
I vote for #15
#15 Infectious love and laughter!
I vote for #15 – love it!
#6 – lovely picture
#9. Absolutely beautiful!!
#15!
#15
#6 mosdef – its so spontaneous! The others are gorgeous but don’t seem as personal and intimate as this one.
#9!!
Vote for #9
Vote for #9!
#9!!!
# 9 is amazing!!
# 9 is awesome!
# 9
# 9 to win!
#9
Vote for # 9
Vote for #9
#9
# 9 is the best!
Vote for # 9
#9!
Vote # 9
# 9 is the best!
Vote # 9!
I love #9!
I vote for 9
# 9
#9
Vote for # 9!
#9
Vote for # 9
#9
Vote for 9
Vote for # 9
15 🙂
Vote for # 9!
#9
I vote for #9
Vote #9
#9 is the best
#9!
Vote # 9
I vote for # 9
# 9
Vote for 9
#9!
Vote for 9
I vote for # 9
Love #15!! Definitely my favorite!
I vote for # 9
#9
#9
Vote for 9
I vote for 9
#9
Vote for # 9
#9 is the best one!
#9 is the best one.
#9
#9 Shannon and Ken!
I vote for # 9
#9 should win!
#12 for sure!
#15
#11
#9!
My vote is #9
Love 9
#9 is so pretty!!!
#9 beautiful!
Love #9!
I vote for 9!
#9
Vote for 9
#9
Love # 9
#9 is so beautiful
Vote for # 9
Love # 9
Vote for # 9!
# 9!
#9
#2
#9
# 9!
Vote for 9
#9!!!
9
Vote for 9!
I vote for 9
#12! Great pic.
#9 should win!
#9
I vote for #9!
Vote for 9!
#9!!!
#9
I vote for 9
#9!
#9! Beautiful
So Pretty! #9
#9!
#9 gets my vote!
#12!!
I vote for image #1
#15 ALL. DAY. LONG.
BOOYAH!!!!!!
I love #15!!! Pure happiness!!!
#11 !
Great picture of a great couple!
#9!!
LOVE the couple in photo 15!
#15 gets my vote!
Number 15!! Most genuine real happy love
I vote for #15, I want their life!!!!!!!
#15
#15
#15 for sure! They look so happy!
#15 is so great!
#15! What a handsome looking couple!
#15
#15
#15 LOVE their smiles!
#15 get’s my vote!
Love them all, but #15 gets my vote!!
I vote #15!
tough choice! #15 gets my vote
We vote for number 15!!!
Beautiful couple inside and out 🙂
#15 – AMAZING PHOTO!
#15 = Awesome Sauce
Great photo!
Awesome photo!
I like #11
#15
15-infectious smiles and love
I would like to vote for pic. #9. this is the most beautiful setting for a wedding and the pictures from Ken & Shannon’s wedding are so spectacular!
#6!!!
#9 for sure!!!!
My vote is for #1! 🙂
#15
#9 gets my vote!
I vote for #9!
#6! #6! Super adorable 🙂