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Rachel + James // teachout building wedding in des moines

11.04.11

Putting together this post has been quite enjoyable. It’s also been a real eye-opener on how fortunate I am, and this wedding serves as the perfect reminder.

I actually met Rachel and James for their rehearsal the day before, and felt accepted and welcomed from the start. Everybody was so kind and genuine, while sharing their interest and love in my photography. That feeling of trust in what you do is like steroids for a passionate photographer.

All day I had a smile on my face, just knowing how special of a wedding and celebration it was. The wedding ceremony was at the Salisbury House, and the wedding reception was at the Teachout Building in the East Village.

Thanks for having me be a part of your day Rachel and James. Hope our paths cross again someday.

by Eric Yerke

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Jesse Pafundi - Really really good.November 8, 2011 – 3:43 pm

anni - Beautiful. Absolutely inspiring.November 7, 2011 – 12:56 pm

Fotograf Lublin - WooooW:)Amazing, totaly amazing, Eric!November 5, 2011 – 11:49 am

Ray Siler - your work is beautiful. and these were such awesome venues!November 4, 2011 – 3:50 pm

Shuva Rahim - Lovely…November 4, 2011 – 2:37 pm

Brian Davis - You killed this wedding so hard. Amazing work dude. Always an inspiration.November 4, 2011 – 2:17 pm

s - dude, some of your best work yet.November 4, 2011 – 2:14 pm

nirav - Dude. This is my favorite wedding from you!! Props brotha.November 4, 2011 – 2:08 pm

Sarah - Oh my, I am in love with these images! Great work, Eric.November 4, 2011 – 2:07 pm

Meredith S. - I dig the shoe shots. And I love the red balloons. I’m sure she’ll love these. greeattt.November 4, 2011 – 2:00 pm

Devin - avant-garde.November 4, 2011 – 1:43 pm

David - Crazy, Eric.November 4, 2011 – 1:39 pm

lydia {ever ours} - are you for realsies, mr. eric yerke?! full of awesomeness with this one!November 4, 2011 – 1:31 pm

jsa - consistently one of the best, well done.November 4, 2011 – 1:29 pm

Tyler - Hard to say, but that may be your best yet. Awesome job, Eric.November 4, 2011 – 1:28 pm

Kat Braman - bam. that’s how awesome is done. 1st processional shot is my fave.November 4, 2011 – 1:28 pm

J Shoda - What a collection. You are amazing, friend.November 4, 2011 – 1:28 pm

Molly + Mike // Autumn Sesh

10.24.11

by Eric Yerke

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Dean Govier - image “mm29″. mmmm, so good.November 18, 2011 – 6:48 pm

s - whats up son! those first few images are solid.November 3, 2011 – 9:56 am

rich - That was awesome – thank you for sharing! Really cool to capture all those feels in one shoot. Def inspiring :)November 2, 2011 – 10:52 am

Louie Abellera - Eric. No words. No words at all.November 2, 2011 – 10:22 am

Paul Fuller - They look like a really cool couple, you really captured that Eric, great work as alwaysOctober 27, 2011 – 1:52 pm

Brian Davis - Gorgeous session dude. I can’t get over how much he looks like that dude from the hangover in this image:http://www.ericyerke.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mm31.jpgOctober 26, 2011 – 1:02 pm

Michael Ash - +1 for this man. this is good. real good.October 25, 2011 – 4:18 pm

Heather Elizabeth - I just freaking love this one. http://www.ericyerke.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mm32.jpgOctober 25, 2011 – 3:57 pm

Brian Furbush - Great shots Eric – the tunnel shot and first banjo shot are badass.October 25, 2011 – 7:55 am

Kyle - SOOOOO GOOOOOOD.October 25, 2011 – 12:42 am

Amanda McLeod - oh gosh I love love love the banjo portion of the session.October 24, 2011 – 7:11 pm

tim riddick - one word and only word should ever describe your work E. DAAAAAAAAAAmn.October 24, 2011 – 6:27 pm

michael rowley - great locations. great light. not to mention that banjo!October 24, 2011 – 5:30 pm

Jesse Pafundi - This absolutely rocks. Great sesh.October 24, 2011 – 4:09 pm

Luis Godinez - pure magic. and that guy has the best beard ever.October 24, 2011 – 3:53 pm

jsa - great set eric, he looks familiar but i can’t place him :)October 24, 2011 – 3:47 pm

Josh Tilton - AWESOME set my friend! Great chemistry between these two for sure. I will be looking forward to seeing their wedding on your site!October 24, 2011 – 3:45 pm

Tyler - eric. dude. SUCH a good session.October 24, 2011 – 3:43 pm

One Frame for now

10.21.11

Iowa City photographer

Here is one frame from Curtis’ and Elizabeth’s portrait session in Iowa City. The rest will be coming soon

by Eric Yerke

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s - radicalNovember 3, 2011 – 9:55 am

Meredith S. - lovely shot. :)October 28, 2011 – 4:23 pm

Eden - Is that a willow tree? Love it!October 26, 2011 – 4:37 pm

Devin Palmer - perfect, dude. well executed.October 23, 2011 – 7:17 pm

McKenzie - Oh, Curt and Liz look great! A lovely shot!October 22, 2011 – 11:44 am

Josh Tilton - Perfect!October 21, 2011 – 5:14 pm

Brian Davis - Been a long time since you posted something homie. That looks dreamy, can’t wait to see the rest.October 21, 2011 – 3:40 pm

Kat Braman - so beautiful! love what they are wearing.October 21, 2011 – 1:52 pm

Luis Godinez - Gorgeous, very very gorgeous.October 21, 2011 – 12:37 pm

Ulmer Studios - Nashville Wedding Photographers - If that was the only shot we had to walk away with from the day it would be way enough!October 21, 2011 – 12:28 pm

Razvan - Hot!October 21, 2011 – 12:25 pm

Jamaica Destination Wedding // Megan & Matt

09.29.11

I have some early memories from growing up with Matt and Megan. I remember riding the same bus as Megan in grade school, and drinking Busch Light with Matt in high school. And now as we all experience these milestones in life, I can’t express how honored I felt to be a part of their wedding celebration.

It was great to get away from the daily routine, go to Jamaica, celebrate Matt and Megan’s marriage, and see some of my best friends from growing up. I also met a bunch of great people, including Michael Ash. He made the trip, and shot this wedding with me. Check out his work here.

 

by Eric Yerke

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Jill - Wow Eric! These are magnificent – you are quite talented! Just gorgeous images! (Jill – Kevin’s sister)October 13, 2011 – 7:50 pm

Paul Fuller - Seriously stunning Eric, incredible location and you nailed it love the shot of the bride on the jetty against that sky.October 8, 2011 – 3:45 pm

scotty - raw biz.October 6, 2011 – 4:53 pm

OEIL - Awesome coverage. The color is so beautifulOctober 6, 2011 – 4:45 pm

ed peers - Awesome work Eric… sublime.October 6, 2011 – 7:25 am

Kera - OH eric these are just amazing!!! WOW!!October 6, 2011 – 1:36 am

Shuva Rahim - You’re such a great scene shooter, Eric! Beautiful work… thanks for sharing.October 5, 2011 – 5:19 am

niravana - You know how I feel about this set :).October 4, 2011 – 12:59 pm

Molly Ann - Gawjis! Love that film feel.October 2, 2011 – 8:53 pm

Dawn Romine- Hamilton - Wonderful work, just got married a month ago and I can say,…how in the world do you pick your favorite shot. They are all spectacular, from the photojournalism to the postcard perfect scenery.September 30, 2011 – 1:01 pm

Devin Palmer - damn, dude. i feel like i was there. mad respect.September 29, 2011 – 11:09 pm

Kat Braman - compositions are spot on. storytelling is superb. love the vibe, especially the night shots.September 29, 2011 – 7:08 pm

Josh - Man, I absolutely love the film work you did on this wedding. It really was a perfect match up!September 29, 2011 – 5:56 pm

lydia {ever ours} - yayuh! nice work team…seriously!!September 29, 2011 – 2:40 pm

Jason Lloyd - Dude. Nailed. Love.September 29, 2011 – 2:22 pm

gabe aceves - wow dude. one of your best for sure. so good my friend.September 29, 2011 – 1:34 pm

Kip Beelman - Me like.September 29, 2011 – 12:39 pm

jeff ambrose - i love how you see. they’re going to be forever thrilled with these.September 29, 2011 – 12:39 pm

Melissa Jean - I love your style! The colors are so soft and pretty in your photos. Great wedding!September 29, 2011 – 12:36 pm

Michael Ash - I agree with everyone else. Its so good dude.September 29, 2011 – 12:26 pm

nima - that shot with the bride smoking the cigar is classic, i want to frame it on my wall :)September 29, 2011 – 12:03 pm

J Shoda - I just sounded like Joey Lawrence with how many times I said “whoa”. Very, very beautiful work here, guys.September 29, 2011 – 12:02 pm

Louie Abellera - YES ERIC. You killed this. Hard. Like, so hard.September 29, 2011 – 11:58 am

Luis Godinez - Killllller!! Love the images, buddy.September 29, 2011 – 11:57 am

Brian Davis - Wow Eric, these are so good. Definitely one of my fav posts from you. I not only blown away, but jealous you got to work with someone as awesome as Ash.September 29, 2011 – 11:57 am

francis joseph - Beautiful and stunning work, Eric!September 29, 2011 – 11:52 am