the best of 2012 wedding photography contest


February 1, 2013   ·   153 comments   ·   tweet this   ·   share on facebook   ·   share on google+

I know I’m a month behind but it’s finally here – the 2012 Best of Weddings contest!

I’m very grateful for 2012 and all of the couple’s I worked with this past year. To all of you, thank you. As a way to give to celebrate these couples I’m doing a good old fashion contest of the voting kind.

The voting is closed and the winners are… Couple 11: Amanda and Aaron!

Here is how it will work:

  1. You pick your favorite couple from the photos below (you can click their photo to see more from their wedding).
  2. You vote on the bottom of this page in either one of the comments section (the Facebook or normal comments). Let me know which couple you choose (and be creative – extra points may be awarded!)
  3. The couple with the most votes wins a 24×16 canvas to hang in their house! They get to pick the photo that’s printed on it too.
  4. The winning couple thanks you profusely for the rest of their life, constantly trying to find ways to repay you for your vote (Ok, I can’t promise this but I’m sure they would be very grateful!)

The Rules:

The voting is closed and the winners are… Couple 11: Amanda and Aaron!

Couple #1: Caroline+Michael

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Couple #2: Mary+Nick

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Couple #3: Julia+Scott

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Couple #4: Anna+Nick

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Couple #5: Cassie+Craig

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Couple #6: Courtney+Ethan

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Couple #7: Jeni+Jacob

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Couple #8: AJ+Chris

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Couple #9: Jenny+Nate

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Couple #10: Dana+Adam

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Couple #11: Amanda+Aaron

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Couple #12: Leah+Scott

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Couple #13: Heidi+Mark

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Couple #14: Stacey+Travis

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Couple #15: Lorissa+John

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Couple #16: Melissa+Matt

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Couple #17: Mindi+Neil

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Couple #18: Britney+Brad

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Couple #19: Susan+Mato

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Couple #20: Kate+Joel

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Couple #21: Tracey+Andrew

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153 comments so far...

  1. Bonnie on February 1st, 2013 4:46 pm

    #5

  2. Madeline on February 1st, 2013 6:01 pm

    Jeni & Jake – #7!

  3. Kristina Bernath on February 1st, 2013 7:24 pm

    Jeni & Jacob #7

  4. Andrea on February 1st, 2013 7:36 pm

    Jenny & Nate

  5. Kat on February 1st, 2013 9:29 pm

    How could you not love couple 15′s shot with Lorissa’s veil getting swept up in the wind! And their pure joy in each just shines through! Love love love!

  6. Marty on February 1st, 2013 9:31 pm

    #7 jeni and jacob! It was a great time, and as previously stated we had to restock on booze. Glad to help you guys celebrate this wonderful day!

  7. Vera Fortune on February 1st, 2013 10:50 pm

    Jake & Jeni, #7. It’s wonderful to have Jeni as my first granddaughter-in-law. What a welcome addition to the “fabulous Fortune family.”

  8. Dale Lempa on February 2nd, 2013 4:24 am

    This is a great collection of some of the best from your weddings this year. I really like the perspective on the shot of couple #10 Dana and Adam.

  9. Aloy on February 2nd, 2013 6:42 am

    #15 Lorissa and John

  10. Dawn on February 2nd, 2013 7:04 am

    Definitely #15 Lorissa and John … The cake shots got me. You captured love, happiness, and their joy through all of them, and the pics of the cake cutting showed Lorissa’s witty character.

  11. Rob on February 2nd, 2013 7:05 am

    Jeni & Jake – #7!

  12. Amanda Busche on February 2nd, 2013 9:07 am

    Couple #11 :)

    There was no way that rain could put a blemish on my excitement for this day and my love for Aaron. This is anticipation captured in perfection. Thanks again Andy for catching the special moments shared on this day!

  13. Lindsay Olson on February 2nd, 2013 9:34 am

    #11

    Love the anticipation! Love the couple!

  14. Holly Simons on February 2nd, 2013 9:47 am

    #11 for sure!!! I love the excitment in their faces of the amazing day ahead! Great shot!

  15. Shawn Johnson on February 2nd, 2013 10:27 am

    #11 for sure!

  16. Aaron Busche on February 2nd, 2013 10:59 am

    My favorite is number 11. The way you captured this photo shows our anticipation to see one another and the joy we shared on that special day. If we win, we would love to have this as a reminder that even when it rains, our joy and love will always shine through.

  17. Nick on February 2nd, 2013 11:06 am

    #2 because i like that rustic wall behind that hot chick

  18. Aimee on February 2nd, 2013 11:07 am

    Two, two, we want 2!

    #2, #2, #2!!!

  19. Katie Swartz on February 2nd, 2013 11:09 am

    #2. Mary & Nick!!!!!!

  20. Maggie Langford on February 2nd, 2013 12:01 pm

    Nick and Mary!! Cutest and most fun couple ever! #2!

  21. M Polk on February 2nd, 2013 3:33 pm

    #2 Please!!!

  22. Luke on February 2nd, 2013 3:50 pm

    #11 for sure!

  23. Debra Hardiman on February 2nd, 2013 4:44 pm

    #11 Amanda & Aaron

    I didn’t know they were waiting for the big reveal! What a clever and beautiful idea. Hope they win.

  24. Amanda Reyes on February 2nd, 2013 5:58 pm

    #8 AJ and Chris, They are such an amazing couple!!!

  25. Jean Kalivoda on February 2nd, 2013 7:01 pm

    #2,Nick and Mary because they are adorable and I love them both soo much

  26. dale sloan on February 2nd, 2013 7:21 pm

    #2 Mary and NIck should win because they are a kind, caring and wonderful couple!

  27. Eileen on February 3rd, 2013 8:38 am

    #15, Lorissa and John
    They have great balance…fun and work, organized and chaos, and lots of love to go around.
    We wish them all the best.

  28. Jami on February 3rd, 2013 12:06 pm

    My vote is for #7…an excellent picture and a fun day to be a part of!

  29. Bonnie on February 3rd, 2013 12:48 pm

    I vote for #15

  30. John on February 3rd, 2013 12:50 pm

    Voting for #15.

  31. Rachel on February 3rd, 2013 12:58 pm

    #15 John and Lorissa

  32. Ryan on February 3rd, 2013 1:01 pm

    #15

  33. Steph Paap on February 3rd, 2013 3:04 pm

    #2-Nick and Mary because they are super cute!!!

  34. Julie Grassl on February 3rd, 2013 7:56 pm

    #11 gets my vote! This photo was really neat because it was taken before the wedding and they were not going to see each other, great idea!!

  35. Bonnie Murphy on February 3rd, 2013 9:07 pm

    #15

  36. John Murphy Sr. on February 3rd, 2013 9:09 pm

    I like #15

  37. Michael murphy on February 3rd, 2013 9:10 pm

    #15 for sure!

  38. Jerry Olson on February 3rd, 2013 9:42 pm

    Couple15

  39. Courtney Cox on February 4th, 2013 8:12 am

    #2 because Mary and Nick’s love it amazing and it shows in their awesome photo!

  40. Kendal Barriere on February 4th, 2013 6:39 pm

    I vote for #20!

  41. Angela Quigley on February 4th, 2013 6:49 pm

    Man, this is so hard!!! Your pics are amazing, but I gotta go with #19 – they are too cute!

  42. Jeni on February 4th, 2013 7:02 pm

    I vote for #7 because that guy Jacob is really cute.

  43. Bonnie OHara on February 4th, 2013 7:02 pm

    Couple #20! Beautiful.

  44. Jacob on February 4th, 2013 7:09 pm

    Couple #7 ftw!

  45. Jason on February 4th, 2013 7:51 pm

    My vote is for #20. Amazing!!

  46. Lindsey on February 4th, 2013 7:55 pm

    #2 is our vote

  47. Pat Bullen on February 4th, 2013 8:35 pm

    #2. Mary and Nick. The joy of that special day still shows daily.

  48. connie on February 4th, 2013 8:36 pm

    #2 Nick and Mary for sure! They are the cutest couple with the best pictures!!! Andy you did an amazing job!! Love every single picture of them!!

  49. Joe on February 4th, 2013 9:19 pm

    #2

  50. Heidi on February 4th, 2013 9:55 pm

    I’ll vote #13!

  51. Brian St. Myers on February 4th, 2013 10:11 pm

    I would like to vote for #13… it makes me feel like I’m watching a Disney movie and all the fairy-tail creatures are going to start singing a love song.

  52. Stacey Meyers on February 4th, 2013 10:30 pm

    Couple #2!!!!!!! Love the rustic background!

  53. Tonya Hall on February 4th, 2013 10:40 pm

    Voting for #13. That was a great day and got to see my favorite cousin gwt married. They are so happy plus this pic is just so darn peaceful looking.

  54. Rachel Mancl on February 4th, 2013 10:52 pm

    #13!!

  55. Melissa on February 5th, 2013 6:05 am

    #13 Heidi and mark!!!

  56. Lisa Fontaine on February 5th, 2013 7:49 am

    #2 please

  57. joan on February 5th, 2013 7:58 am

    I am voting for couple # 2!

  58. Elizabeth on February 5th, 2013 8:04 am

    #7
    Jeni & Jacob

  59. Angie on February 5th, 2013 8:22 am

    I like picture #2

  60. Matt Anderson on February 5th, 2013 8:34 am

    13, duh!

  61. Kim on February 5th, 2013 8:38 am

    I vote #2!!!!

  62. Amy Allen on February 5th, 2013 8:43 am

    #2 :)

  63. Fawn Gusk on February 5th, 2013 8:44 am

    #2!

  64. Sowmya on February 5th, 2013 8:45 am

    Vote is for #2 . Mary & Nick ..a cute couple and so deserve to win this contest!!

  65. Faith on February 5th, 2013 8:48 am

    I love #2 Mary and Nick’s Photo. You can see both of their faces and feel how happy and how much in love they are. I also love the organic background. It’s really beautiful, just like them.

  66. Victoria on February 5th, 2013 8:49 am

    Andy, you do an amazing job and it is so hard to choose! But since Mary is a life long BFF and is the most beautiful woman I know, I vote for #2!!!! Keep up the great work Andy!

  67. Douglas Schefft on February 5th, 2013 8:53 am

    Voting for couple #2-too cute!!!

  68. Lisa on February 5th, 2013 9:43 am

    Hi! My vote is #2 for the very wonderful Nick and Mary!

  69. Kim Kunz on February 5th, 2013 9:43 am

    Voting for Couple #2!

  70. Kelly on February 5th, 2013 10:22 am

    Couple #2!

  71. Chris Sallmann on February 5th, 2013 10:36 am

    My vote is for the adorable couple #2!

  72. Mary Weltzin on February 5th, 2013 11:04 am

    I vote for couple #2. Mary is so sweet. Have known her for a long time and would love to see her win!

  73. Sue Wong on February 5th, 2013 11:29 am

    I vote for couple #2 :)

  74. Ashley on February 5th, 2013 11:31 am

    couple #2 please

  75. Amy on February 5th, 2013 3:22 pm

    Couple #2!

  76. Tami on February 5th, 2013 3:25 pm

    #2!

  77. Ashley O'Dell on February 5th, 2013 4:42 pm

    #13 Heidi + Mark!

  78. C Richardson on February 5th, 2013 5:22 pm

    Lucky #13!

  79. C Richardson on February 5th, 2013 5:23 pm

    Number 13….yahoo!

  80. Jeanne McAuley on February 5th, 2013 7:18 pm

    #7 Jeni & Jake

  81. toby wiford on February 6th, 2013 2:13 am

    #13 heidi & mark there a couple that was meant to be together they have a love that will last forever

  82. Mike on February 6th, 2013 8:11 am

    My vote is for #7 Jeni & Jake!

  83. Kristy Gember on February 6th, 2013 11:19 am

    I vote #13, Heidi & Mark!!

  84. Shannon on February 6th, 2013 12:06 pm

    #13, Heidi & Mark

  85. Kevin Smyth on February 6th, 2013 12:20 pm

    #11!

  86. Karen on February 6th, 2013 12:21 pm

    Best pic goes to number 11

  87. Michelle on February 6th, 2013 12:51 pm

    I vote for couple #11

  88. Jack on February 6th, 2013 2:09 pm

    #11

  89. Kristina on February 6th, 2013 4:53 pm

    #13 Hedi and Mark

  90. Anne Olson on February 6th, 2013 8:08 pm

    #15 – Lorissa & John

  91. Mark Olson on February 6th, 2013 8:09 pm

    #15 – Lorissa & John

  92. Don Grassl on February 8th, 2013 10:18 am

    Couple #11 – great picture, even greater couple

  93. Jeff Wobig on February 8th, 2013 1:44 pm

    Go Mary and Nick!!

  94. Mary Breger on February 8th, 2013 1:45 pm

    # 2!!!!! Beautiful!

  95. Joan on February 8th, 2013 9:40 pm

    #8 Looks like a happy couple.

  96. Mary Hermanson on February 9th, 2013 10:10 am

    My vote is #8!

  97. Joyce Berg on February 9th, 2013 10:39 am

    Couple #11! A little rain will never dampen their love. Love them AND the great picture!

  98. Catherine on February 9th, 2013 4:41 pm

    Go Heidi & Mark!! #13

  99. Bonnie on February 9th, 2013 4:43 pm

    My vote is #13!

  100. Kurt on February 9th, 2013 8:21 pm

    Two things are a lock, this Photographer knows what the hell he is doing and this “Mary & Nick ” couple are going to have some beautiful Grand Children.

  101. Sue on February 9th, 2013 8:26 pm

    My choice is couple #2.

  102. Julia Bolyard on February 10th, 2013 1:47 pm

    #2 Mary and nick!!

  103. Sue Levetzow on February 11th, 2013 8:45 am

    #11 – Amanda + Aaron — save some (love) for a rainy day!

  104. Manda on February 11th, 2013 9:49 am

    #7 – Jeni and Jake are adorable!! I love their pictures.

  105. Denise Johnsen on February 11th, 2013 10:08 am

    #11 – Amanda & Aaron – “Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about Learning To Dance In The Rain.”

    Congralutions!!

  106. Bob Pfaff on February 11th, 2013 10:13 am

    #11 – Amanda & Aaron of course!

  107. Rick Vinger on February 11th, 2013 10:19 am

    #11 – Amanda & Aaron – Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!!

  108. Jon Clark on February 11th, 2013 10:23 am

    #11 – Amanda & Aaron – cute pic Congrats

  109. Marianne Giesen on February 11th, 2013 10:24 am

    I vote for #11 Amanda & Aaron!

  110. Diana Heffner on February 11th, 2013 11:56 am

    #11 – Amanda & Aaron. Awesome pics….congrats!

  111. Joe Marino on February 11th, 2013 12:12 pm

    I pick Amanda and Aaron as by holding the umbrellas they are stating their marriage can weather any storm.

  112. Jenny on February 11th, 2013 3:26 pm

    #2 is my favoritist picture. Its real pertty!!

  113. T. Bauer on February 11th, 2013 5:02 pm

    The parking garage picture is so unique!

  114. Lisa Busche on February 11th, 2013 6:45 pm

    #11 for me because they are such a beautiful couple, inside and out!

  115. Rebecca Grassl on February 11th, 2013 6:48 pm

    Definitely number 11!

  116. Rita Dunbar on February 11th, 2013 6:59 pm

    Heidi & Mark!! #13

  117. Dave Grassl on February 11th, 2013 7:10 pm

    Couple #11 is looking good! My vote is for them. Congrats Amanda and Aaron!

  118. Layla David on February 11th, 2013 7:44 pm

    I vote for #11 Beautiful bride, and beautiful couple!!

  119. Sara on February 11th, 2013 7:46 pm

    Couple 11!!

  120. Liz on February 11th, 2013 7:49 pm

    #11! How could you not chose them?!

  121. Julie on February 11th, 2013 7:53 pm

    #11!!!

  122. Alicia Fricke on February 11th, 2013 8:30 pm

    Andy all of your pictures are amazing! My vote is for #2, Nick and Mary.

  123. Kevin Fricke on February 11th, 2013 8:31 pm

    #2

  124. Craig Busche on February 11th, 2013 8:50 pm

    #11 Please.

  125. preston smith on February 11th, 2013 9:13 pm

    #13…….because I can!!

  126. Cathy Presnal on February 11th, 2013 9:28 pm

    #11 – Amanda and Aaron of course. How can you not vote for this adorable couple/photo and to have such gorgeous photos on a rainy day, seriously….it doesn’t get much better!

  127. Karin on February 11th, 2013 10:03 pm

    #11 Aaron and Amanda!!! Come on! 1 & 1, A&A voting for them on the 11th!!! Its perfection, it’s love, it’s worth at least a free amazing canvas print!!! Please please pretty please with sugar on top!… and sprinkles…and whipped cream…hot fudge… and a cherry. Wait… what are we doing again? ;) Oh yeah… #11 Aaron and Amanda!!! YIPPEE HOOOORAY!!!

  128. George Manthey on February 11th, 2013 10:06 pm

    My son Mark is the best and he made the best possible choice of a wife in his selection of Heidi. Number 13 the best hands down! My sincerity is proven by the fact that this process of voting on line was a challenge being computer illiterate and all!

  129. George Manthey on February 11th, 2013 10:15 pm

    My son Mark who is the best chose the best possible wife for life in marrying Heidi. My sincerity is proven by the fact that this voting on line was a challenge being computer illiterate and all!

  130. George Manthey on February 11th, 2013 10:20 pm

    Did my comment succeed in getting through? Like I said computer illiterate. This turning into an ordeal.

  131. Steve on February 11th, 2013 11:03 pm

    #11

  132. Matthew Busche on February 11th, 2013 11:35 pm

    #11 no doubt!

  133. Mary Busche on February 11th, 2013 11:36 pm

    I vote for the beautiful couple #11. What a beautiful day it was.

  134. Jean Steffes on February 12th, 2013 7:47 am

    I vote for #11, Amanda & Aaron. What a beautiful, happy couple!

  135. Sandy Whitford on February 12th, 2013 7:57 am

    I vote for #11, Amanda and Aaron. Very neat photo and still smiling in the rain!!!!!! Loved it!

  136. Gerry Grimm on February 12th, 2013 8:07 am

    My vote is for #11, Amanda and Aaron

    Awesome photo!

  137. Ann Kemink on February 12th, 2013 8:38 am

    Amanda and Aaron #11 !!!!!

  138. Jennifer Winders on February 12th, 2013 8:38 am

    #11 Amanda and Aaron. What a beautiful photo.

  139. Lindsay on February 12th, 2013 8:39 am

    Nick and Mary!!!

  140. Adam H. on February 12th, 2013 8:40 am

    #11 takes the cake!

  141. Kelly Lawinger on February 12th, 2013 8:46 am

    Amanda & Aaron

  142. Lisa Dziedzic on February 12th, 2013 9:02 am

    Aaron and Amanda

  143. Ben Green on February 12th, 2013 9:25 am

    Very nice wedding. Great location. Artistically done photos.

  144. Brian on February 12th, 2013 12:57 pm

    #11 Aaron and Amanda!!! Nice Photos

  145. Chris Stephenson on February 12th, 2013 12:58 pm

    Amanda and Aaron #11 !!!!!

  146. Lisa Lawver on February 12th, 2013 2:59 pm

    I vote for Amanda and Aaron (#11) with the umbrellas!

  147. Kurt Schlicher on February 12th, 2013 3:44 pm

    I vote for Amanda and Aaron (number 11) photo with the umbrellas.

  148. Lisa Larsen on February 12th, 2013 4:10 pm

    Couple 11, Amanda & Aaron

    May love protect you always
    And shield you from life’s storm
    Until the golden sun of happiness
    Shines down to keep you warm
    (by Moonlight)

  149. Brian Berg on February 12th, 2013 7:42 pm

    Bdizzle sez: Got to be Amanda & Aaron at #11. They didn’t fizzle, we watched them sizzle in the drizzle! C’MON MAN!!! DA DA DA, DA DA DA.

  150. Diane Berg on February 12th, 2013 7:50 pm

    Couple #11 – Let a smile be your umbrella!!

  151. Phil Berg on February 12th, 2013 7:55 pm

    #11, Amanda & Aaron.

  152. Arianna Berg on February 12th, 2013 8:02 pm

    #11 – Amanda and Aaron.

  153. Stephanie on February 12th, 2013 8:42 pm

    #2 — Love all the pictures from their wedding!

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