Brian Kaplan Photography » Weddings

Nancy and Christopher’s Alaskan Wedding

briankaplan — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:39:58 +0000

I know many of you have been waiting anxiously to see the photos from this wedding. Nancy and Christopher were married in August at Crow Creek Mine in Girdwood, AK. Not only was it a joy to go spend some time in one of the most beautiful places in the world, but it was an amazing to have been a part of this couple’s big day and to now call them friends is an honor.

Nancy did an amazing job of putting this wedding together, from her design and style you can see she paid careful attention to the details.

Thank you Nancy and Christopher for such an amazing time. Congratulations to you two!

Here is a slideshow of the wedding if you would like to watch here

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Free Lifestyle Session

briankaplan — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:56:48 +0000

Hello Everyone!

I am announcing a special something that I have decided to do. I will be picking 6 people to receive free lifestyle sessions with me this year. 3 will be for Children/Newborns/Infants, and 3 will be High School Seniors. In addition to the complementary session, winners will receive a disc of 10 high-res photographs chosen by the photographer

To be considered for this opportunity you must leave your email and name and comment below this post with one of the following:

For Children/Newborns/Infants: Please tell me a story in your comment about the funniest thing your child has ever done to make you laugh.

For Seniors tell me about what their dream is, what are their passions and what they want to do in their lives. Are they into sports, do they like to help charities, do they run businesses of their own?

Winners will be chosen by April 30th, 2011 and will receive notification by then.

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Sara and Tim’s Creative and Music inspired Wedding

briankaplan — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:20:38 +0000

Sara and Tim are two FUN people. When Sara told me that she was going to be wearing a red dress and her bridesmaids/man of honor were going to be wearing white I knew this was going to be a FUN FUN FUN wedding. Then when I saw what they created, I was blown away. White umbrella’s hovered over the tables at the reception to give the creative atmosphere and lighting to the room. Each centerpiece was a vinyl record with a microphone and each place setting had a set-list-like handwritten program. They used drum heads as a guest signing book, an empty guitar case for cards, custom backstage passes with a photo from their engagement session we did, and a shot of their special drink were given to each guest as they entered. The ceremony, well I can’t even really explain how different and fun it was, but it was definitely creative. BRING ON THE FUN!

Sara and Tim, I hope you enjoy your video teaser!

Sara and Tim from Brian Kaplan on Vimeo.

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Richard and Ishita Hermitage Golf Course Wedding Teaser

briankaplan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:01:12 +0000

Richard and Ishita were married August 7th at West End United Methodist church, followed by a beautiful reception at the Hermitage Golf Course here in Nashville, TN. This couple has been such a joy to work with.

This wedding was simply beautiful, and I am so happy to have been a part of it! Congrats Richard and Ishita.

Planned by Simply Stunning Events.
I was assisted by Kate Underwood
Hair and Makeup by the amazing Amy Lynn Larwig.
The beautiful cake was done by Cakes by Rebecca.
Amazing flowers were done by Sage Florals
Linens by Connie Duglin
And I have to say my favorite wedding band to date. Jazz singer Rachel Pearl

Here is a high definition video slideshow Click Here To Watch

Here are a few favorites (it was tough to pick)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=498048187924&ref=mf

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Jonathan and Nicola Teaser 1 | Benton Chapel Wedding

briankaplan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:01:18 +0000

This past weekend was a lovely one indeed. Jonathan and Nicola were married on Vanderbilt’s campus at Benton Chapel. Followed by a dance marathon reception at the cool W. O. Smith Music School. It was a night full of joy, tears and some pretty incredible speeches. I’m pretty sure it will live on in my mind as one of the best nights of speeches at a wedding.

Thank you to the families and friends of Jonathan and Nicola for making their big day so beautiful and fun!

This is only a teaser, so many many more photos to come from this lovely couple.

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Meghan and Daniel Huntsville Alabama Wedding – Teaser 1

briankaplan — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:19:16 +0000

Meghan and Daniel were married yesterday in beautiful Huntsville, Alabama. The two are magically in love and are two of the nicest, coolest people you’d ever meet. I am grateful to have been able to shoot these two lovebirds. Many More to come, but here’s a sneak peak at yesterdays wedding fun.

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Richard and Ishita E-session

briankaplan — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:59:30 +0000

Last week I had the pleasure of shooting Ishita and Richard here in Nashville. It was officially the earliest in the morning I have ever been up to shoot. But I have to say the light was amazing at 6am, and not a soul was around to bother us.

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Jonathan and Nicola The Raincheck Session

briankaplan — Mon, 24 May 2010 04:43:03 +0000

Jonathan and Nicola are some serious super troopers. Having had to propose to Nicola in the rain, their first e-session get rained on and our rescheduled session have the worst flooding ever in Nashville, these two have seen enough rain. So with today being such a beautiful day, I took them out to get eaten alive by mosquitoes and walk through smelly woods, aren’t I so sweet???

Well I think the bites payed off! Here is a special look at today’s session.

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Alicia and Brent’s Wedding at CJs Off The Square in Franklin, TN Teaser 1

briankaplan — Sat, 08 May 2010 18:50:58 +0000

Alicia and Brent, two of the most amazing people EVER, that’s right I said EVER, were married last night at an amazingly beautiful location (CJ’s Off The Square in Franklin, TN.) The weather was perfect, the guests were amazing, and of course… This bride and groom were phenomenal.

I only have a short time before tonight’s shin-dig Bat Mitzfah, then off to Atlanta with the Wife. But I wanted to post Teaser number 1 for Alicia and Brent before they head off on their honeymoon!

Alicia and Brent, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your big day, enjoy your honeymoon, and sometime when you are back Teaser number 2 will be ready.

Enjoy!!!

ok, I had to put these two adorable little boys into the teaser, I saw them sitting on the bench together and just had to capture them. They are so cute!!

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Cherish your Wedding Day!

briankaplan — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:36:42 +0000

Kristin and I were married in September of 09, it was one of the most beautiful days of my life and I wouldn’t change it in any way, shape or form. However, there is one moment I wish I could change.

My sister’s mother-in-law Judy and her husband Howard drove down from Washington DC to our wedding. I was just about to get photos taken of my wedding party and 2 of my groomsmen were missing for a moment. My mind scattered and I got momentarily flustered with the groomsmen for wandering off. Judy and Howard walked in at that moment and came up to say hello to me…being flustered I wasn’t able to say hello or thanks for coming to them. At the beginning of the reception my niece got tired and Howard and Judy left to watch her. I never got to say thank you in person and felt like I had been rude.

Unfortunately that was the last time I saw Judy. She passed away one week ago unexpectedly.

Here is a photo of Judy from our wedding day… This photo is special because I know that right after this photo was taken she saw her granddaughters as flower girls walk down the aisle.

Emily and Robert were also married in Sept. 09. Emily’s father was sick with a brain degenerative disease and was in a wheelchair. I know that she appreciated every moment of having him at her wedding. And I know to her the photos I took of her father are being cherished. I received word from Emily that her father passed away a couple months ago.

If anyone were the perfect example of being in the moment and understanding how important it is to be alive, to love and cherish the people around you… She is it.

You see, many of us get caught up in the details of our wedding day and trying to make those dreams you’ve had since you were little come true. In all that energy and wasted worry you lose the meaning of what the day truly is about. Enjoy your day to the fullest, let things that don’t go as planned roll off your back. Enjoy the moments you get to spend with those who love you and you love back.

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