This is the story of how our wedding photos saved our marriage.
We were young, dumb, and in love. Nothing could tear us apart, and we were invincible. At least, so we thought.
Then came 2017, or what we refer to as “The year that almost split us.”
There was no particular reason why we couldn’t stand each other. We were just in a rut.
Thankfully, we came out the other end of this trial stronger than before.
The truth is, nothing can prepare anyone for the uncertainty of life and marriage. But there are a few things that can be done to prepare for it.
For us, unknowingly, it was investing in our wedding photography, which became our secret weapon to surviving the year.
How our Wedding Photos Saved Our Marriage
There were long nights of arguing.
Not arguing over important things, but things that don’t matter.
Who slept on which side of the bed. Who lost the remote. Why is the toilet paper on backward?
Admittedly, these are things couples argue about in general, but in this situation, our words were laced with spite and snarkiness.
Things that kill a relationship over time.
We never even saw ourselves coming to the edge of this dangerous road, but somehow we were there.
Long nights of arguing became nights of being cold to each other.
Before we knew it, we knew our relationship was hanging by a thread.
In all this, we never allowed ourselves to say the “D” word.
That word is Divorce.
There were times one of us would say something we shouldn’t have; things that cut deep.
Still, we had a constant reminder of our vows we made at 1:30 pm on October 25, 2014.
“For better or worse, ’til death do us part.”
Unknowingly, we set up all around our house what we believe to be one of our best tools to sustain our marriage.
Our wedding photos.
Across the room on our shelf was the 8×10 black and white canvas of our first dance.
Inside the entryway of our home, a 16×20 canvas of us walking down the drive of our reception area.
In a photo album from Walmart we left on the table, the other 6×4 prints we left on display on the TV stand.
Everywhere we looked in our house, we had reminders of our vows and commitment to each other.
At the end of the wedding day, we left the venue. The food eventually spoiled. Even the flowers wilted.
But the photos stayed with us and became the greatest reminder of our love.
My Belief in Our Clients Photos
Eventually, something snapped and we were back in love more than ever before.
Long nights of arguing became long nights of laughter.
We still argue about the toilet paper, but without spite.
And my view on photography changed.
No longer was it about getting photos that were trending or dripping with artistry.
Wedding photos are meant to be a visual reminder of our commitment to each other.
The scrunchy nose laughter, the ugly crying, and the out-of-focus dancing all play a part in telling the wedding story.
It’s the photos hanging around the house that we see daily that give us life – not just the memories that pop up each year on Facebook.
That’s why we only offer full-day wedding coverage and all collections come with a 10×10 album.
I believe that the wedding photography we provide our clients can strengthen their marriages and help them live a more meaningful life.
If you are in the market for a wedding photographer, we would love to schedule a free appointment with you and discuss your wedding photography needs.
