{"id":19817,"date":"2017-03-14T11:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T16:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/houstonweddingblog.com\/?p=19817"},"modified":"2017-03-13T15:08:59","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T20:08:59","slug":"binford-creative-photography-favorite-wedding-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/binford-creative-photography-favorite-wedding-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Post: Photographer Rachael Binford on Her Favorite Wedding Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>We\u2019re thrilled to welcome\u00a0Houston-area wedding photographer Rachael Binford, primary photographer and creative director of\u00a0<a style=\"font-weight: 400\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/binford-creative-photography\/\">Binford Creative Photography<\/a>, to the blog! Rachael is a self-described art lover who is obsessed with capturing candid wedding photos\u00a0and preserving memories. We love her natural photography style and how she catches\u00a0the personalities and joy of each wedding couple on their big day. We asked Rachael to highlight five of the most unforgettable wedding photos she has taken in the last few years and explain why she loves each of them. Keep reading to see her amazing photos\u00a0and\u00a0her\u00a0thoughts on each of them\u00a0in her own words!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19824 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0004.jpg\" alt=\"2017-03-13_0004\" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0004.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0004-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>First Looks \u2014<\/strong> A first look has to be one of my favorite memories from a wedding day. It\u2019s a break from tradition, so it&#8217;s not for everyone, but the reactions captured in the photos are SO worth it! The excitement is almost tangible as the bride walks up to the groom! And once the groom turns around, the reactions are absolutely unforgettable. Laughter, tears, and the most radiant glows imaginable, first looks are so intimate, raw, and unpredictable!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19827 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0001.jpg\" alt=\"2017-03-13_0001\" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0001.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0001-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Aisle Reactions \u2014<\/strong> As the doors open, the guests stand and the bride emerges. I immediately turn to the altar, where the groom either has the brightest smile of his life or is trying as hard as humanly possible to contain the flow of tears. If that&#8217;s not enough to melt your heart, the parents are usually right there with him, turning from the groom to the bride. It\u2019s like you can visually see their hearts bursting with happiness. \u00a0Witnessing these first glances reminds me of just how powerful love is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19826 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0002.jpg\" alt=\"2017-03-13_0002\" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0002.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0002-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ceremony Recession \u2014<\/strong> This is the first time we get to see all of the couple&#8217;s anxieties or stresses melted away and just living in the overwhelming moment of pure bliss. They&#8217;re married!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19825 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0003.jpg\" alt=\"2017-03-13_0003\" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0003.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0003-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Details \u2014<\/strong> I love photographing a couple&#8217;s wedding day details. So many people have put endless amounts of creativity and energy into them and it makes me smile when I see couples use these touches and opportunities to let their guests know how much their presence means.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19823 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0005.jpg\" alt=\"2017-03-13_0005\" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0005.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-03-13_0005-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Grand Exit \u2014<\/strong> They&#8217;ve planned, they&#8217;ve said, &#8220;I do,&#8221; and they&#8217;ve partied. Now it&#8217;s time for one more big hurrah and one last chance for a powerful candid moment \u2014 a moment that captures all of the couple&#8217;s emotions throughout the day! Whether it&#8217;s sparklers and a romantic dip, tossing confetti and laughing like crazy, or arms victoriously thrown in the air while spraying guests with Champagne (my personal fav), I always get the impression that the grand exit is reflective of the entire day in just a few moments. This is how the couple is beginning their life together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>These photos are\u00a0just a snapshot of of Rachael\u2019s work. If you want to learn more about working with her and her team to capture\u00a0unforgettable\u00a0wedding photos, be sure to schedule a consultation with <a style=\"font-weight: 400\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/binford-creative-photography\/\">Binford Creative<\/a> soon!<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/binford-creative-photography\/\">Binford Creative Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re thrilled to welcome\u00a0Houston-area wedding photographer Rachael Binford, primary photographer and creative director of\u00a0Binford Creative Photography, to the blog! Rachael is a self-described art lover who is obsessed with capturing candid wedding photos\u00a0and preserving memories. 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