Eliya + Craig are MARRIED!

Eastbrook Studios has had the pleasure to photograph several weddings at Grace Church. Out of all the weddings we have documented there, Jonathan Schmidt has always performed the celebration of marriage. This time was no different. Well, maybe almost. Jonathan, like many times before, spoke of promises and commitment, love and faith. As usual, he spoke highly of the beautiful couple standing before him. However, this time, with this couple he would stop briefly every few minutes to exchange smiles with the bride and groom. As the ceremony drew closer to the presentation of husband and wife, we noticed Jonathan taking longer pauses between words. A little more smile exchanges took place. Possibly to remember this moment with more intent this time, for today the bride was his very own daughter. He smiled playfully teasing, trying to capture another moment in time as daddys little girl, before allowing them to finally kiss! As Craig and Eliya walked down the isle together, Jonathan watched with pride knowing that Craig will keep his promise to love his little girl forever.

Eliya and Craig chose to see each other before the ceremony for a 'first look.' We love it when couples choose to see each other because it allows us to take more romantical photos of the couple and they get some of the pre ceremony jitters out! The blue New Mexico sky is fantastic!

My assistant, Cece captured this lovely moment! Gorgeous!

As photographers, we end up laying on the ground a lot to get just the right angle.


Eliya is gorgeous inside and out!

I love the look on Eliya's face in this one. She is loved!

Photographers call this kind of light 'God's light.' It's the moment right before the sun sets. I love love LOVE this image!!


Craig's guys have his back.

The parents prayer was so touching!

Love is when your in a crowded room and the only person you can see is the one you love.

Thank you Eliya and Craig and both sides of the families for including us in your special day! We felt welcomed and honored to share such a relaxing day with all of you. Our favorite part of the day was feeling the love during the prayer with parents. My eyes got teary just knowing that all the love in the room for Eliya and Craig was true!