Photographer Captures Wedding Party's Reaction As She Almost Gets Hit By A Car

Many dedicated photographers will do anything to get that perfect shot. An Alabama-based wedding photographer named Leslie Hollingsworth recently took that concept to the extreme and, we have to give it to her, it paid off.

On September 9, Hollingsworth was shooting the wedding of Peter Saab and Leah Juliano in downtown Birmingham, the Huffington Post reports. The Saab-Juliano wedding party was pretty big, so the photographer decided to step back a bit to get a wider shot that would include everyone. That required her to walk about two feet into the road behind her. After only being out there a few seconds, a car came flying past and missed Hollingsworth by just a few inches.

At the time, it was pretty startling. The brave shutterbug told HuffPo, "The father of the bride was yelling and shaking his fists at the driver."

Despite the close call, Hollingsworth wasn't too bothered and went on with the wedding photo shoot.

This is where the alarming moment turns into a pretty hilarious story. Hollingsworth shoots with a film camera, so she can't see the photos as she takes them. It wasn't until the film was being processed that she realized she had actually captured the wedding party's reaction to her brush with danger.

Of the resulting photo, Hollingsworth said, "It was so hysterical. All the girls are horrified. The couple is sitting there indifferently. They don't even notice anything. And all the guys are like, 'What just happened?'"

Clearly, the couple was just completely blinded by their love and their photographer was able to capture it. See for yourself, below.

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Summer Malibu wedding at Cielo Farms: Jordan + Davia

Oct 20Summer Malibu wedding at Cielo Farms: Jordan + Davia Categories   Real Weddings

Based on the snaps Raya Carlisle Photography sent our way of our own Kristina's brother-in-law Jordan and Davia's Malibu wedding, you'd never, ever guess that they only had three months to plan the whole thing. It's just that pretty. But after news of the Zika virus derailed their plans in Mexico, they had to scoop up a new venue on the fly. Luckily Cielo Farms came into the picture and Green Ribbon Parties was there to coordinate the event for 140 guests to celebrate with them, so all came together beautifully in the end (K can attest!).

Davia says, Our wedding had a California vineyard feel and used bright spring colors like peach, pink, orange and some red to tie in the beautiful rose garden.  It was rustic and romantic, with a barn and olive grove at the venue and a short drive from one of our favorite surf spots.  Jordan and I enjoy nature and the outdoors, sunshine, and good company, and the style and setting allowed for that to be what our wedding was all about.

Hello, take your breath away blooms! This scrumptious bridal bouquet from Primary Petals was full coral charm peonies, roses, ranunculus, and more.

She her sister's veil during the ceremony + transitioned to the floral hairpins above for the reception.

D + J found the lovely Raya Carlisle Photography via our vendor guide, and used our marketplace to find a videographer. Yay!

Such a simple, elegant tablescape…

About their wedding music choices, D says, We started with Van Morrison's Into the Mystic, and about half way through spliced in Mirándote by Frankie Ruiz En Santo Domingo and broke into a surprise salsa dance choreographed by Patrick Hernandez of Majesty in Motion dance company in San Diego… In the end, the crowd was cheering, "one more time!".

Davia + Jordan's wedding planning tips? Don't overthink every decision, and enjoy the process! It will go by quickly.

So true, congrats guys!

Photographer: Raya Carlisle Photography / Videographer: Narrative Films / Venue: Cielo Farms / Planning: Green Ribbon Parties / Florist: Primary Petals / Hair & Makeup: Jessica Hoffman Beauty / Invitations: Minted / Catering: Contemporary Catering / Rentals: Premiere Party Rentals / Linens: La Tavola / DJ: Tony Adams of Chit Chat Records / Band: The Get Down Boys / Bride's Dress: Stella York from The Bustle in Del Mar, CA / Veil: Bride's Sister's / Earrings: ABS by Allen Schwartz / Engagement Ring: 23rd Street Jewelers in Santa Monica, CA / Wedding Bands: Renzulli's Jewelry in San Diego / Lipstick: Frankie Rose / Groom's Suit: Hugo by Hugo Boss / Shoes: To Boot New York / Tie: Saint Laurent

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