On the long drive to Norfolk, Steve and I talked about this ring shot.  I knew that Angela wanted something special because this ring was so unique and important to her.  Craig bought it for her in Africa.  So together Steve and I came up with this idea, and Craig and Angela went for it.  Steve likes the ring picture I posted below better because the shadow of Craig's hand dropping the ring gives it more depth, but I am including this first one as well because it is the image I had in my mind  when I set up the shot. 

Angela and Craig are amazing...they are living a DREAM life, working  in South Africa and traveling..always traveling.  They spent this past Christmas in Bethlehem.  I so wanted to meet her, I was trying to describe her to Janet before I left for the wedding.  There is a side to me that very very few people "get"--my love of culture, especially third world travel/adventure/work.  I knew Angela would be the type of person that I would want to know for the rest of my life.

When I read about Angela  on her  BLOG  or see her images on her SITE  I am always always  smiling, wishing I was there with her, even for just a visit.   In person, she is just who I expected her to be..strong, the kind of strength that you read about in biographies of powerful women.   She has such a presence, and Craig is kind and funny..comfortable in his own skin kind of funny but strong too.  They seem to be both leaders, in love, and aimed in the same direction. 

Angela and Craig are ridiculously good looking, but who they are shines brighter.     I could fill pages with all that I loved about their wedding and the wonderful people I met, it will have to come later when I post the rest of the pictures. 

For now here is just a peek for Angela and Craig, I hope you guys are having a beautiful honeymoon!  It was a gift to be part of your day!