the holiday season is the greatest. every time that november and december roll around, everything just seems a bit happier. and i think a lot of it has to do with the emphasis placed on family during this season! all of the extra family gatherings, the little phone calls and text messages, the game nights, the service projects… all of it!

and i’m particularly grateful because of the exceptional family i’ve been blessed with. i’ve been so lucky to have been raised among so many people who have become my best friends– my brothers and parents and cousins and aunts and uncles and grandparents– all of them! they’ve been a constant source of love and support and a constant source of laughter + entertainment! some of my fondest memories involve my family members from both sides of the family.

this summer, one of my favorite people on earth got married, and i had the pleasure of capturing her wedding! my aunt shana is one of the kindest, most generous people that i know. she’s remarkable, really– so intelligent, caring, fun, and beautiful. she’s one of those people that everyone likes to be around, always giving great advice and making life exciting. and she is so supportive. in high school, she (along with my other aunt) drove for 12 hours overnight from idaho to colorado, just to surprise me and cheer me on during my state championship tennis match. did i mention she’s the greatest?

well, shana met her perfect match in tim (who just so happens to be the nicest guy!), and they tied the knot this summer up in meridian, idaho. shana and tim had a lovely catholic wedding ceremony at the holy apostles catholic church in meridian followed by an intimate dinner party at a nearby italian restaurant, gino’s. their ceremony was sweet and spiritual, and the dinner celebration was full of laughs, tears, a bunch of my favorite people, + some divine italian cuisine.

i just love these guys so much; i may or may not have had to include a photo of myself with my sweet aunt (can you spot it?!)

i love these people and this wedding so much. can everyone in my family just get married and let me photograph their love? yeah?

XO,

anna

anna gleave is a destination wedding photographer based out of colorado + utah. she loves fresh oranges, adventure, and capturing special moments. are you engaged and looking for a wedding photographer? let’s talk! anna gleave photography is booking weddings all over the globe for 2014.