Wedding photographers take thousands upon thousands of photos in a season. Not surprisingly, we get lots of outtakes … and lots of those are of ourselves. This blog post is one of my favorites of the year because it shows how hard we work and also how unglamorous this job can be. We don't take ourselves too seriously around here. :)

"Are you ready? Can I let it go? … Are you ready now?"

Love this girl. Emily joined me for a couple weddings in 2014 (even though 2013 was technically her last season with me).

Photographers should know how to attach boutonnieres. End of story.

This might be my favorite moment from 2014. That time I scoped out a location and then found a dumpster in front of it when it was time to shoot. I moved that dumpster, you guys. Thanks to Jeni for capturing the proof.

My poor second shooters. I put them through the ringer when it comes to testing light. There's lots more where these came from. ;)

Blending in with the wedding party. Ish.

Markie and Caitlin have picked up Emily's knack for acting out the would-be scene. So proud of them.

Where's Samantha?

OK, maybe THIS is my favorite moment from 2014. Tracey's dad, Mark, is the nicest father of the bride ever!

Haha, that one up there on the left makes me laugh. Hi Doug!

I didn't realize how much pointing I did until I looked at these photos. I can be so bossy sometimes.

Nathan is usually a little more reserved when we're not shooting with friends.

Look at Samantha, taking after all my other second shooters. :D

It's official. Caitlin is way too cool for school. Papa-paparazzi!

Sorry, Anthony. I'll give you a plug though: Check out this guy at Blue Tie Cinema! He knows his stuff.

A lot of wedding photography is hurry up and wait. Caitlin waits like a boss.

A little shout out to Matt, Nathan's photobooth assistant! He's the most hardworking and courteous guy you've ever met. We're lucky to call him a friend!

Jeni lights up a room. (And a sidewalk.)

"And this is how you cut the cake."

So thankful for this girl's friendship!

Yes. Yes, you are in my shot.

Like I said, Jeni lights up a room. Everyone loves her, including me!

Hey ladies, remember when it was hailing and we still took portraits outside?! Yeah, I won't ever forget that either. THANKS FOR BEING AWESOME!

And we'll end with a few of my faves from the photobooth ...

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all of my clients, second shooters and friends that made this year as great as it was. Here's to 2015!

I've had a "Behind the Scenes" folder sitting on my desktop for more than a year just asking to be shared (so, spoiler, a couple of these are from before 2013!). I figure it's about that time. :) Note: Being a wedding photographer is NOT as glamorous as it may seem.

Oh, my awesome assistant Emily. This girl is fantastic and has photographed about 20 weddings with me over the past few seasons. She's going to go out on her own this year (SO bittersweet for me!), but I thought it only appropriate to share how great she is through these hilarious photos. Emily is the best at posing for me while I test my light. Obviously, she's giving a toast here.

I asked Nathan to pretend he was at a wedding reception so I could test my off-camera flash. What a ham.

I have approximately 156 photos of Emily at the front of churches.

If only I was a liiiitle bit taller!

This is my I-really-really-really-hope-it-doesn't-rain face. Thanks to my friend Brittany for the photo!

And speaking of which ...

Brittany is the dog whisperer. For real.

At any given time, you will find Nathan flexing. And Markie being cute!

Hahaha, these are my favorites. Emily is a pro at acting out whatever might be happening when I'm not just testing my light. The couple ran through sparklers just a few minutes later, duh.

Shout out to Anthony Codispoti! He's not really part of the LBP team, but he's an awesome videographer. Check him out. No, really.

Working for a fraternity for five years taught me how to hang with the guys (among lots of other things!).

I wear dresses to weddings (you will notice the same ones over and over again. I need to expand my wedding wardrobe!) so I blend in with the guests. See, you can't find me, right?

Carolyn is looking mighty fierce. Emily didn't get my memo. :)

Cute Brittany!

This photo isn't in focus but it cracks me up. Nathan is talking to me so seriously, almost like he's NOT wearing a clown nose and feather boa. This was our first photobooth!

Oh, Emily. I'm going to miss having you along at weddings!

Hahaha, the secret's out.

Nathan really wanted to get his hair did, but I had to remind him that we were there to work.

She's literally singing in the rain! It's always a good time with this girl!

And we'll end with the photobooth! HUGE props (no pun intended!) to Nathan and his assistant, Matt, for all their hard work at each and every wedding.