One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is getting to know the couple. Sometimes that’s an easier task than others. It’s never been an easier task than it was with Emily & Josh. From the first time I met the couple and heard the sweet, sweet story of how they first met, I’ve been excited for their day.
This wedding took place at Cliff Park in Spokane. Unfortunately, the city doesn’t allow events there (which is really odd because the venue is quite stunning. Fortunately, it was during Hoopfest weekend so we didn’t have to worry about city employees wandering around looking for trouble.
Josh treats Emily like a queen & she all but worships him. Let’s just say that as they read their vows to each other, I was fully convinced my cameras had a difficult time focusing (that’s the story I’m sticking to). Or as one of my daughters says, my eyes were sweating. :)
It also doesn’t hurt that both Emily & Josh love to laugh and have fun. Being a wedding photographer is hard work, but the truth is, with couples like this, it doesn’t really feel like work.
Also, big, big thanks to Eric Strate for lending his shooting skills for the day.
**For the best viewing experience, open up the first photo & use the left & right arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate through the photos.**






















































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Ahh! Love me some tilt-shifty goodness!
Awesome!! Very creative angles used! Looks like a fun wedding!
These are really beautiful. I love the bridal party shot!
this looks like so much fun – you did great capturing the emotion!
Such a great range in all these photos. Wonderful different locations mixed with some great photojournalism. Your clients are lucky to have such an amazing talent working for them.
Beautiful job! I love all the ones with the flower girl, she is precious! Great set!
Oh man, Matt, gorgeous work and can I just say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the images with the graffiti? Was that a skateboard park? Whatever it is, I just love the dichotomy!
Your use of tilt-shift is great! And I love the fisheye reception shot- definitely nicer than the traditional table shots. :)
Matt Shumate,
You better slow down on your progression, because you’ll be off the charts soon, dude.
Matt, these are awesome images! My wife thinks so too.
SO many awesome shots! My favorites are definitely the ones in the skate park :)
Love this wedding! so pretty, and those images with the graffiti – Awesome!
Beautiful…your images are so clean, tones are creamy and gorgeous. Hands down fav….couple in front of the graffiti. Awesome work!
Looks like a super-fun one. Killer job on the photography, Matt!