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caron and joel {wedding day}

Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota August 2, 2008

Caron and Joel are the picture perfect, storybook couple and they absolutely glow when they’re together. I love their expressions when they saw each other for the first time.
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Caron looked absolutely gorgeous in her dress. She has the kind of smile that light up an entire room and make everyone in her presence smile.
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I love all the purple.
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The ceremony was held at the Boe Memorial Chapel at St. Olaf College, and it sure was an international celebration with friends and families flying in from all over the country, and some even across the Atlantic ocean!
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A summery and refreshing cocktail hour, followed by a fun reception.
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Caron and Joel’s first dance, followed by a special salsa dance performance, and the family tradition of Mexican hat dance.
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I turned around and saw this — how cute. :)
Every bride should have girlfriends like them.
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As always, you can see more images from the wedding day in the slideshow. Please download the flash player if the slideshow doesn’t work on your browser. Enjoy!
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Caron and Joel, thank you for making me your wedding photographer!! Your wedding was so amazing and so much fun, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks that. I hope that every day of your life together just gets better and better and that you’ll never stop having fun together!

warmly,
Ai Ling

Calista - No doubt, the best wedding you have done! Really great pictures. They seems like perfect match for each other, very loving :)
Love the salsa! and the mexican hat dance..
great friends she has :)

Amelie - So many great pictures !! I love all the photos of the bridal party in the slideshow !

ailing - Thank you! :)

Caron - ailing,
Our pictures turned out better than I could have even imagined! You are such a great photographer…everyone should have you at their wedding!

Evie - Wow, these pictures are just so beautifully done. I love the uniqueness of the pictures and expressions. Wow, Caron and Joel, these are a keeper! Congrats on having great wedding pictures. I have known many people who have disliked there wedding pictures.

Caron - Who sings the song on our slideshow? People have been asksing! It’s so great.

ailing - Caron, it’s “the book of love” by Peter Gabriel, from the soundtrack of “Shall We Dance”.

Leisten - These pictures are AMAZING! And I just have to say again that you were such a stunning bride Caron! Seriously!

Holly - These were absolutely gorgeous! So natural and fun.

Colleen - Ai Ling, These photos bring quickly to mind the fun and joy of the day. They are beautiful. Thank you so much. You were a delight to work with.

ailing - thanks, colleen.
I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful wedding.
Thank you for your kindness, and graciousness.

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I had the privilege to meet the beautiful Ottem family and spent a fun afternoon with them. William is almost one, and he is just full of energy!
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I love these. I am glad I am able to capture the love between them.
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William’s many expressions. : )
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My favorite.
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Thank you, Jessica and Chris, for inviting me into your beautiful home and allow me to spend the wonderful afternoon with you guys. It was a pleasure meeting with you, and happy birthday to you, William!

warmly,
Ai Ling

Jodi - Wow!! What a cool experience & cool photographer to come to the house, rather than the boring studio!! Super fun pics!! Cant’t wait to c u guys this weekend!! Love u!! -J

Sue - Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Jessica - Oh man, how am I ever going to decide on what prints to order? All of these pictures are wonderful. I have been telling everyone about what a great experience it was having you (Ling Photography) at our home to take these pictures. You should send me some business cards, I can pass them out to other Mom’s I know who are always looking for a better experience than Sear’s can offer. You are a fantastic photographer and I look forward to many more photo opportunities with you in the future.

Good luck with the last month of pregnancy -and hold on to your socks, your little boy is going to change your world!

Calista - wow.. great pictures.. the baby is super cute, you should take more baby pictures when my nephew is there :))))

ailing - I am glad you like the photos and thank you for your kindness, Jessica!
And I will send some business cards as soon as possible! :)

calista… fingers crossed.
I will try my best. :)

Amelie - I love all of these !! The bright colors and the angles are fantastic and it really feels like we are also spending the afternoon with Jessica, Chris and William ! I love how alive your pictures are :)

ailing - Thank you, Amelie!
They are such a lovely family, I had so much fun photographing them.

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paul + emily {love shoot}

Paul had it all planned out.
Ring in his pocket, they went to a concert. He had contacted the DJ for the special moment but that didn’t work out the way it should be. He was waiting for their favorite songs but the band were not playing them. Nothing seemed to be going his way.
Nervous and anxious, he decided to whisper the question in Emily’s ear.
And of course, she said yes.
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Paul and Emily are perfect for each other. They make each other laugh, and you can tell they feel completely safe in the other person’s arms.
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They chose the beautiful Centennial Lakes Park in Edina for the session. What an awesome choice!
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Bailey made a cameo. : )
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I love Emily’s pink hair.
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Paul and Emily, I am soooooo excited for the awesomeness that will ensue in October, and I am blessed to have you two as new friends!

warmly,
Ai Ling

Paul and Emily - We are also (obviously) looking forward to October :) It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you, we’re excited to share our wedding day with you!

Calista - oh my god, i love her hair! :) suits her well..
Nice pictures.. they look great together :)

ailing - Thanks, Paul and Emily. It’s been great working with you guys, and good luck with the wedding planning!
See you in October!

Wendy - she’s so pretty! pretty eyes, beautiful hair! AWESOME pics!

Sarah Wheatcroft - Oh my god! The pictures are so perfect, and so you guys. I love it and cannot wait wait wait for the wedding in october!

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