Ben, Sarah & Chaeli
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
Posted on August 24, 2010
A year ago I received an email…a couple who are currently serving our country in the US Navy were looking for a photographer. A few short weeks later I would meet Sarah & Ben when they both came home on leave before Ben was to be shipped out for 9 months. Right by her mothers side was beautiful little Chaeli whose smile could light up a room!! The engagement photos we got that day were so touching. Ben’s love for Sarah & Chaeli was evident in every shot.
Sarah had a pretty bad break and infection in her foot just weeks before the wedding that she has been trying to deal with. You would never guess the pain she must have been in, but instead you see the beauty and grace which is Sarah. Somewhere along the way it changed from client to friend, and so to see this family become one was truly a joy for me and all the others who celebrated with them on their special day! Thank you Ben & Sarah for choosing me to capture your families beginning as I am sure you will all have a beautiful and loving life together.
XOXO, J
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
Special thanks to the vendors:
Bride’s Hair & Makeup- Ashley Lane
Bridal party’s Hair- Siegel’s Hair Nail Design & Day Spa
Wedding Planner- Desert Light Weddings
Ceremony- Emmanuel Fellowship, Cottonwood AZ
DJ- Jake Bowen-Soundwave Productions
Reception- Las Carretas, Clarkdale AZ
northern arizona wedding
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
Posted on August 5, 2009
Finally more from the gorgeous wedding in Flagstaff two weeks ago. I was so honored to be able to second shoot for fellow photographer & friend Jennifer Fauset. Jen is an amazing photographer from Salt Lake City, Utah. Check out her site for more shots from this wedding @ Fauset Photography.
The wedding was held at the Church of the Nativity in downtown Flagstaff, which offered a beautiful backdrop for Guin & Jeff’s special day. We then had a quick stop at NAU for some more shots before heading to the reception at Thornagers on Kiltie Lane.
I realized something about myself at this wedding…as toasts were being given by the maid of honor, and the best man I found my camera hanging low around my neck and tears in my eyes. I hadn’t even realized that I was so moved by these beautiful toasts that I had failed to take one photo in the last ten minutes. I looked over to see Jen shooting away, it was at this point I realized what a newbie I am! 
j’lynn mak | arizona lifestyle photographer
