Shauna & Kevin*6.6.2009

Shauna and Kevin are a very cool couple and I was happy to share their wedding day and to take their wedding photos. The wedding ceremony and reception venue was Camp Onyhasa on the Northern shore of Chautauqua Lake in Chautauqua County in the Southern Tier. We arrived and found a very intimate setting which was set up for an outdoor wedding. The guests were treated to a beautiful view of the lake as they witnessed Shauna and Kevin exchange their marital vows.

I love weddings. I can’t put my finger on one thing. The food, the music, the happiness. I think for me what makes a wedding so special is when two lives have come together to be shared as one. There is something so special about being able to share your most intimate thoughts and fears with someone with whom you hold such a high level of trust and respect. I think my love for weddings also comes from the possibilities of those two lives. A marriage, like anything else is what you make of it. Congratulations Shauna and Kevin!

Shauna looked absolutely stunning in her dress which was accented by a beautiful and delicate red floral design.

Shauna chose a comfortable shoe provided by the folks at Sketchers. You have to admit they look more comfortable than what most brides choose for their wedding day.

There was a serious discussion amongst Shauna and her sister’s regarding the application of makeup. I thought at one point it was going to get physical.

Shauna’s brides maids were a big help as she got dressed. I don’t think Shauna could have tied this by herself.

The bouquet. Shauna chose beautiful red roses to make up her bouquet. Before the start of the ceremony we successfully wooed two young guests who easily agreed to spread the remaining rose petals down the length of the center aisle.

Shauna and her bridesmaids waited patiently for the start of the ceremony.

The girls. Two sisters and four best friends. They all gathered to support Shauna on her special day.

Shauna before the big show. She doesn’t look a bit nervous. It is very rare that anyone ever sees Shauna without an ear-to-ear smile on her face.

This is by far my favorite shot. Kevin and his crew.

Congratulations!!! We’re married! This is a rare photo of Kevin outside without his sunglasses. I think he probably got the message earlier from Shauna. “No sunglasses.”

Shauna’s Aunt Pat was the officiant of the ceremony. Pat held the rings during the ceremony and made sure a blessing had been bestowed upon them before they were exchanged by the couple.

The vows were exchanged. I love this shot as well. Two sets of hands and two lives coming together as one.

The couple’s love for each other was clear.

The couple took their vows. Shauna’s Aunt Pat was the officiant of the ceremony.

Shauna had the support of her sisters and her father.

Shauna’s love for her father was unquestionable.

Shauna had a beautiful bouquet of roses. Before the ceremony began we found two young volunteers who agreed to spread rose petals down the center aisle. They did an excellent job.

The couple faced their friends and family for the first time as husband and wife.

Shauna and Kevin had a wonderful cake. There was open discussion prior to the cake cutting regarding what each was to do with their piece of cake. Shauna was accurate with her placement of the cake on Kevin’s face but she didn’t realize that Kevin had kept a piece of cake in reserve. Revenge was his. I tried to talk him out of it…For those pictures you’ll have to go to my website at christopherkijowskiphotography.com.

Shauna and Kevin enjoyed their first dance as husband and wife. Congratulations to both of you. I had a wonderful time at your wedding and I truly appreciate your allowing me to be a part of such a special day.