There’s a lot of reasons that I feel fortunate. I have a loving wife, great friends, a career that allows me to be creative.

I also feel very fortunate for the incredible people who trust me to document one of the most important days of their lives. I get hired by the coolest couples, people who I would love to know even if I wasn’t their wedding photographer. I am constantly amazed by this and feel very fortunate that it’s true.

As I reflect on 2012 and prepare for 2013, I want to extend a huge thank you to everybody who brought me to their awesome weddings this past year. It was an honor and a privilege.

I also want to thank all the guests I chatted with at the reception, the best men who stood by a flash to prevent the wind from blowing it over, the maids of honor who found the uncle who hadn’t shown up yet for the group photo, the caterers who found me some silverware so I could grab a bite to eat, the wedding planners who kept scores of people at bay while I got a quick shot of the reception hall before anyone sat down for dinner, the DJs who gave me a heads-up before the first dance was announced, the venue managers who told me where the bride would be waiting before the ceremony, and all the people who helped make the adventure that is a wedding day a little more fun.

Thank you all.