I got to know some wonderful people last year in the process of bearing witness to some beautiful weddings.
I recently went back into my archive and selected a favorite moment from each wedding. To make things fun, the couple whose image receives the most votes from blog readers will win a $150 gift certificate to Salts in Cambridge, MA.
This process wasn’t easy. I have several favorites from each wedding. In the end, I simply picked the moments that resonated with me the most. Not every image has a bride or groom in it. Not every image will be the couple’s favorite. But each is a moment I personally felt connected to the celebration, transition, and love around me.
You can cast your vote at the bottom of this post.
Fine print: The images are in order of date. Image numbers and names are below the corresponding photos. Out-of-state winners, and those who prefer, can opt for a $150 American Express gift card instead of the Salts gift certificate. The voting will end at 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday March 31, 2009.
Put your friends and family to work, and get voting!
# 1 - Laura & Joe
# 2 - Julie & Jon
# 3- Laura & Mike
# 4 - Kristin & Matt
# 5 - Alison & Adam
# 6 - Emily & Matt
# 7 - Liz & Stephen
# 8 - Lynda & Kevin
# 9 - Anne & Gordon
# 10 - Jenna & Daniels
# 11 - Ainsley & Jacob
# 12 - Meagan & Mark
# 13 - Adrienne & Brandon
# 14 - Kate & Russ
# 15 - Kara & Dan
# 16 - Angela & Jeff
# 17 - Melissa & Chris
# 18 - Megan & Brendan
# 19 - Erin & Dan
by Channing
Lindsey - #12! It’s so sweet, I teared up a little.August 20, 2010 – 2:00 pm
Winner: Best of 2008 » Channing Johnson Photography - […] people have spoken. I’m excited to announce that Erin and Dan are the Best of 2008 contest winners! They’ll soon be dining at Salts in Cambridge with their $150 gift […]April 1, 2009 – 12:08 am
Erica - Such a great idea, Channing!March 30, 2009 – 10:28 pm
Aly - picture #19 makes me think of LOVE!March 26, 2009 – 5:55 pm
Gloria Horuzek - #19 is simply beautifulMarch 22, 2009 – 10:24 pm
birdie - At least in the pic..Jenna and Sara J.A. .. could be twins.March 22, 2009 – 12:01 pm
Judy - Great pics! my favorite is #19.March 22, 2009 – 11:25 am
William A. Barber - Jenna, photo no.10, wins my bet. A beautiful young woman. Love her. BillMarch 18, 2009 – 8:21 pm
fmcglynn, frances - yes! # 10, Jenna and Daniels wedding, Jenna in a pensive moment. Fran Mercier McGlynnMarch 18, 2009 – 8:11 pm
LS - I swear that’s Obama in #19 … does Michelle know this??? :)March 16, 2009 – 3:02 pm
lisa - My vote goes to #3 — Laura and Mike. I love the lighting on that shot!March 16, 2009 – 2:59 pm
Osaurus - 19 is moneyMarch 12, 2009 – 8:35 am
Roberta Zimmerman - So lovely!March 11, 2009 – 7:33 pm
Channing - Wow. 669 votes have been cast, and it’s just the first two days!March 11, 2009 – 5:09 pm
Carrie - Goodness it was SO hard to pick just one. Your work is AMAZING, Channing :)March 11, 2009 – 11:50 am
Linda Steinke - Channing …. once again you have amazed me with the emotion you capture thru your lens! I don’t even know most of these people but the photos brought tears to my eyes! May others continue to be blessed with the gift you have been given!March 11, 2009 – 10:04 am
Joseph Alemany - I love this one!March 10, 2009 – 11:16 pm
Joey Alemany - Awesome picure!March 10, 2009 – 11:15 pm
Cecile Alemany - Beautiful!March 10, 2009 – 11:14 pm
Amy McGlynn - Sweet picture!March 10, 2009 – 9:38 pm
fmcglynn, frances - This was not the best photo of Jenna and Dan White but it is lovely. I vote for that one. FmmMarch 10, 2009 – 7:48 pm
janice - Angela and Jeff!March 10, 2009 – 7:05 pm
Jim - Great pics, Channing! Fun contest:)March 10, 2009 – 2:47 pm
Aimee Nix - Terrific photos!March 10, 2009 – 1:34 pm
Woj - impossible to choose.March 10, 2009 – 1:23 pm
kelli - nice picturesMarch 10, 2009 – 10:19 am
yoon - this is too hard…gonna have to sleep on it.March 10, 2009 – 2:18 am
megan - This was fun!March 10, 2009 – 1:02 am