Nick and Matt’s celebration was a beautiful blend of love, artistry, and tradition. As an Arizona wedding photographer, I loved capturing their joyful Jewish wedding photography at the stunning Arcosanti venue. From the intimate ketubah signing to the golden-hour portraits, every detail reflected their modern yet meaningful celebration.
In this blog post:
- Modern Jewish Wedding Photography
- An Artistic Celebration at Arcosanti
- Nick and Matt’s Beautiful Wedding
- Your Arizona Wedding Photographer
Modern Jewish Wedding Photography
I love getting the chance to document Jewish wedding photography. Nick and Matt’s wedding is a great example. They combined a modern approach to their wedding with the traditions that mattered most to them.
Here are some highlights to look for in Jewish wedding photography.
- Ketubah Signing: Typically, the ketubah signing takes place before the main wedding ceremony. I love this part of the wedding because it’s a chance for marriers to gather with just their closest friends and family for a more intimate moment.
- Ceremony Moments: Nick and Matt incorporated a lot of classic moments from Jewish wedding ceremonies. They included kiddush, donning a tallis, and smashing the glass beneath the huppah.
- The Hora: Many Jewish couples choose to include the hora, a dance where guests raise the newlyweds on chairs. Nick and Matt didn’t do the hora at their reception, but it’s always a crowd favorite. Would you like to see photos from a Jewish wedding that included the hora? Check out this multicultural Phoenix wedding!
An Artistic Celebration at Arcosanti
Nick and Matt held their wedding at one of my favorite Arizona wedding venues, Arcosanti. Arcosanti is unlike any other venue in the area, or maybe anywhere. The blend of modern architecture and nature create an immersive environment. It’s such a treat for marriers and guests alike.
Arcosanti is an experiment in urban planning and architecture that began in the 1970s. The buildings almost feel like part of the environment. Browns, grays, and earthy neutral colors dominate the palette. Towering ceilings and round windows give the place a surreal feeling. Most of the buildings are intended to be multiuse, so they’re flexible for weddings.
I loved getting the chance to create Jewish wedding photography at Arcosanti. All of the interesting shapes in the architecture offer opportunities for photos with interesting compositions.
The lighting at Arcosanti is absolutely stunning, too. All of the buildings have skylights, tall windows, and wide open spaces. Whether you’re inside or outside, you get the full effect of natural lighting for your photos.
Nick and Matt’s Beautiful Wedding
Nick and Matt’s wedding at Arcosanti made the most of all the beautiful spaces the venue offers. They had their ketubah signing in one of the multiuse buildings. Their ceremony and reception took place outdoors around the Vaults.
For the ceremony, Nick and Matt’s simple chuppah felt like part of the desert landscape. Guests sat in the shade of the Vaults and soaked up the sweet vows that Nick and Matt exchanged.
After Nick and Matt’s ceremony, we took some portraits around the grounds. The golden light gave their photos a cinematic touch. Golden light filtered through the desert plants and washed them in a cozy just-married glow.
Nick and Matt kept their ceremony simple. Everyone enjoyed dinner from the Salsa Bites food truck in the dreamy setting. Nick and Matt shared their first dance then danced with their moms. By the time the cake cutting arrived, everyone was relaxed and swept up in the night’s sweetness.
Your Arizona Wedding Photographer
I’m so glad that I got to document this Jewish wedding photography for Nick and Matt! As an Arizona wedding photographer, I love creating cinematic photos like these. I actually have a background in filmmaking. That especially comes through in the way my portraits feel like stills from a romantic movie.
When I photograph a wedding, I go back and forth between being a director and fly on the wall. It’s all about choosing the approach that helps me preserve the emotions of the moment, so you can remember them for years to come.
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