Tifiny Johnson, daughter of Bishop Flynn Johnson and Lady Carolyn entered into a convenant of marriage to her knight in shining armour, Telly Harris at the W Hotel in Midtown and it was the first ceremony I have shot where I cried so hard that I couldn’t shoot becuase I couldn’t see. For real.
There were emotions before it began because I love this family and being able to rejoice with someone you love is one step up from celebrating with an aquaintance. The Johnson’s pastor one of the most amazing churches I have ever been a part of and so I knew more than the fair amount of people who were involved.
The theme was all about the heart, as it should be. Larry from Fox Gloves and Ivy and Greg Brown AIFD created a super unique bridal boquet for Tifiny. I’ve never seen anything like it and I don’t think anyone else had either.
The bride and groom met through a friend who had challenged Tifiny to get his phone number. Telly knew after their first conversation that she could be the one.
The ceremony was very powerful. Bishop Johnson, father and officiant, has a way with words for sure but when Helena Barrington, a friend to all, spoke her blessing over them, she hit the mark of every woman’s heart in the room. “You can breathe now, you can rest now, he is here to carry the load that has been on your shoulders. You have carried it for long enough,” she said. Of course there was so much more but even Telly was humbled by the weight of her words and as he layed his head in her hands and wept, time stood still for a few moments as a transition took place from two to one.
The new Mr. and Mrs. Harris. Congratulations!
Bishop Flynn and Lady Carolyn are a wonderful exampl of marriage and commitment. I love this picture of them
Thank you for letting me be a part of such a wonderful day. Best Wishes to you both.
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16 Comments
These pics are awesome! I am so glad we were there!
Before I ever met Telly, before I ever began our premarital process i knew that there was NO ONE ESLE better to be my wedding photographer. Shawna’s precious eyes and perfect perspective helped to make our day the most special day EVER! Thank you Shawna. Our memories were caught in the most exquisite way! We love you forever. We’ll call you when we start havin babies!
Telly & Tifiny Harris
You did a wonderful job capturing the love, joy, and over all bliss of this blessed occasion. I praise God for all those who were blessed by having the honor and privledge to be there, as well as for you who was able to capture it to share and reminisce in those precious moments.
OH MY GOSH!!!! These pictures tell a freakin story! I was unable to make it to the wedding, but by looking at the photos, I felt as if I were there! Remarkable photographer! Congratulations Tiff and Telly! Luv from Cali!
Shawna, your gift is AWESOME! You have a way with words, as well, which combined with your perceptive photography is amazing. Grace to you always…
These pictures have captivated a special and joyous occasion. Some say pictures are worth a thousand words but, these pictures are worth millions. God has definitely anointed you with the gift of photography. May God continue to bless you!
Tiffany,
Barko let me see the slide show and pictures, it looked
amazingly beautiful. I know the Anointing was on you both all the way through. Bless you as you enter into this next phase of your journey, the best is yet to be!
Love,
Marcy Willis (Norm’s wife!)
OMG you are married!!!!! So very happy for u 2. Pictures were lovely. So glad that you were not a punk and took my dare….now I have to think of some more challenging ones LOL
Shawana, you are amazing. The pictures are absolutely beautiful!!!! You are defintely doing my wedding.
All I have to say is…”wow!”
This was an amazing wedding. Never in my life have I experienced so much genuine love in one room. I am so happy for the new Mr. & Mrs. Harris. Dreams do come true and they are an inspiration to me. Shawna you did an AWSOME job capturing these special moments. May God bless the new couple and continue to bless you Shawna & your amazing talent.
Amazing Photos! I’m in the bizniz and you have a great gift! See you soon….(hint)!
Congratulations Tip and Tel!
What a beautiful wedding! I like her style. A gorgeous setting…And the bouquet..OMG! Insane!! The shoes were hot too! Great job Shawna capturing the details.
Your wedding was so beautiful and I am so pleased to see how precious your husbands spirit is but I did not see one picture of the hardest working woman at Metro, Miss Saundra, what’s up with that?
Shawna, I am looking at these simply GORGEOUS photographs in the middle of the night and a stressful week 3 plus years after they were taken. In case I didn’t make myself clear before, YOU, my dear, have a most phenomenal gift!!! Your sight and insight are almost prophetic in their scope, and you give each photo clarity with perception that is so close to perfect it’s scary!!! God bless you, girl. May your name become a household name across this country in your chosen field…
Forever Love,
Dr. Helena Barrington
Thank you Dr. Barrington. I’ll take that.