Cowboys evoke thoughts of toughness and grit…and I’d wager Matt, a firefighter, is as tough as they come. Yet I bet he’s just a big softy when it comes to Julie. He’s quick to smile normally, but it’s plastered on his face when he looks at her. These two are one of the most well matched couples I’ve ever met. Not only are they both ridiculously good looking, but they are crafty, hard working, family loving, good hearted, nature thriving, all around cool humans. And I like photographing weddings of cool humans.

On another note, I’d just like to give the bride a big shout out. Julie put most of the wedding together herself, DIY style. But you’d never know it wasn’t professionally planned. This rustic cowboy wedding was done as elegant and tasteful as it gets. Her attention to detail she brings to her wood burning projects carried right over to her wedding details.

The Creatives:

Photographer: Aaron Kes (hey, that’s me!)

Second Photographer: Lauren Streiff with Lunabear Studios

Venue – Sahuaro Ranch Park

Hair – Kristie Fernandez

Makeup – Makeup by Cody Lynn

Band – Redneck Revolution

 

My Equipment:

Shot with: Canon 5D Mk III, Canon 60D

Lenses used: Canon 50mm 1.4, Canon 135 2.0L, Canon 28mm 1.8

Flash: Canon 600 EX-RT

Aaron Kes (me!) is a Phoenix wedding photographer who also shoots weddings in Scottsdale, Tempe, the United States of America, and Earth. Seriously, I love to travel to shoot and do so often. Let’s have some fun!