Can we all agree 2020 blows. Like it really kinda sucked.
Some of the most unfortunate things happened to so many brides this year. Things that none of us could have prepared for. But, we made it. We got through it. We sacrificed guests attendance numbers. We took temperatures. We wore masks. We sanitized our hands so many times our epidermis burned off. But we did it. It’s over.
If you’re new to this whole Behind the Scenes concept or new to the Lyndsey Paige family let me enlighten you. Because you’re about to see a whole other side of Lyndsey Paige Photography. Not necessarily a bad one…just a real one. You see several years ago I was noticing that several of my photographer friends were posting year end blogs of themselves at weddings. It was picture after picture of them assisting with brides and pinning on boutonnieres. Candid moments of them laughing into thin air with no one around. It looked so fancy and professional. So I told J-Dawg to start photographing me as I shot weddings. What I found was disturbing. I am none of those graceful things other photographers are. I’m loud. I make ugly thinking faces. I stand in weird positions. I say really random…sometimes inappropriate things. I actually think I have a form of turrets. So I decided to make these blogs real. What you see is what you get.
This year started off great. When I say this year I mean January 1, 2019. Everything after that started downhill. I made it through two weddings out of 21 before I broke my leg. I shot 5 weddings on a knee cart and crutches. I want to formally apologize for the things I said during that time. LOL I had so many people step up and help me through those dark days. And for that I say THANK YOU!
Now before you dive head first into a gallery of hate crimes…and by that I mean the fact I literally left for a wedding wearing a sleeveless black shirt and white bra…multiple times. I want to make known that in 99% of these images we aren’t wearing a mask. This is strictly and only because the couples verbally told us we didn’t need to. Before arriving to each wedding I would ask if they or anyone in the bridal party or family would want us to wear a mask. My main job is making sure everyone is comfortable with every part of the day, picture related or not. There were a few occasions the couple asked we wear one, and we did no questions asked.
So without further ado, I give to you the roast of Lyndsey, the full sized Midgett photographer and her trusty companion, J-Wow.
Is this considered a mirror selfie?
If it looks like I’m struggling…its because I was.
The resemblance. Just uncanny.
This is a popular stance you’ll see often. Idk why it exists.
She is beauty. She is grace. She is Miss United States.
Lauren and I probably shouldn’t work together. I think we talk more than work! Ha!
What a hot rod.
I’m not gonna type it…but you thought it….
Sweat dabs are an important part of details. Apparently brides don’t want sweat drops in their images. Who knew?
Don’t mind me. Casual.
Why yes, that is the groom fetching my royal carriage. 
If only you could’ve seen her ramp my car 2.5 seconds before this was taken.
Stealthy.
What a cutie.
I actually think I was falling over at this moment. That or apologizing for myself and my squeaky breaks in his video.
I don’t know what to do with my hands.
Why are we awkward?
And sweaty. So sweaty.
This is a Jan Jan in her natural element. She feels most comfortable with a list in hand, concerned eyebrows, and yelling.
The chins. So. Many. Chins.
attractive.
That time Ryan Reynolds decided to start running backwards without notice and I thought I could keep up…with one leg.
Hi. My name is Layla
The audacity.
When you tell a J-Queen that she can’t stop for wine on the way home from the wedding.
Fun fact: I only chew Peppermint Trident gum on wedding days. I will chew an entire pack in one day. It’s a stress coping mechanism.
#sponsored #notreally #butforrealitselitegum
Vogue.
Just decided to take a little resty rest while the videographer took over.
This is what timeline thinking looks like.
Mrs. Steal Yo Dog is back!
Poise. 
Finesse.
“Ya’ll are doing great! You got it!”
I swear these pants fit fine. They look like they do be stressed right here.
Right after this picture I told her to hurry. She said no.
Explaining why I put insoles in my shoes because I’m old.
Just stare at the happy little trees.
“You’re this close to not getting gas station wine on the way home.”
This deserves explanation…but I’ll just leave it right here for ya’ll.
Based on their reactions its going well.
How long was my collar popped lookin’ super fly? 
Lights are on, nobody’s home. 
A J-Kwon might ask to hold your bébé. I promise she’s safe. 
Don’t we all make a happy couple? 
STORY TIME: The day of the wedding this bridesmaid realized the dress shop gave her someone else’s dress. Same color exactly…wrong size. It was a size 12 and she was a 4.
J-Quellin jumped into action and basically invented a new dress for her in a matter of minutes. Used random material pieces from the bouquets to make new straps. It was a regular moment from Project Runway.
“You’re about to lose your lead for Employee of the Month if you keep it up.” 
Always following the party bus. 
She likes other people’s dogs more than me. It’s fine. I’m fine.
Yes Jana, it looks good. Yes, I’m sure. 
I don’t think I accomplished anything here. 
Jan the Man didn’t get her McDonald’s breakfast burrito this morning. 
Does it look like I’m petting Bailey? Yes. Does it look like I’m enjoying it? Also yes. 
I’m not really sure I remember asking her to fetch me a small bébé. 
I heard that if you smash your face up against fire it warms you the best. 
Here sits a Jana in her natural element. Avoiding work. 
First wedding with the cast! 
I left skid marks on their floor from my need for speed on the roller cart.
#sorrynotsorry
No you can’t get your makeup done too. I’m sorry. 
Prom pose. 
I swear she loves me.
Really, J-Po? I can see your hand. 
So excited!!!!! (Inset Kevin Hart voice) 
Creep. 
Here we have another sighting of a Jana getting ready to unleash the fury of the family formal list. 
Yeah. You know. It happens. 
Such a beautiful bride. So cheerful. 
Hate crime. Who let me leave the house with a white bra on and black shirt? 
BUT WHY? Lyndsey I swear. 
This is actually the only reason we brought Logan. He makes for a great goat wrangler.
That time I drug J-Lo to Colorado to make sure I didn’t roll off a mountain. 
Such a tourist. 
I’m not hard to keep up with. 
She tried to convince dad we needed goats that night. 
This is where the creators of the Grinch got the inspiration for the hand on the ornament.
Family formals. But make it *casual* 
I have no words. 
That’s happy with a touch of fear. 
Again with the bras. 
What a nugget. I told her we would stop for wine on the way home. 
Yeah don’t walk around or anything. 
Again, you can go behind me. 
This! I literally die laughing. It’s like she’s just taking a Sunday stroll without a care in the world…and somewhat lost. 
That foreground tho. 
I should’ve added this one to their gallery. 
Moist. 
Pardon me sir. That’s rude. 
She’s the captain now. 
The best light tester 12 years running. 
This is the cover of her mixtape. Drops at midnight. 
She will even dance with your bébé! 
Mr. Scott to the rescue! 
Soggy. 
The A Team 
“Were just gonna sit him over here.” 
The day I got the ole cast boi 
You just gotta kick it like so 
Half Captain 
Full Captain 
I honestly don’t know where she’s finding all these bébés. 
My daddy came to help me with sessions! Such a great bag carrier! 
It was my Gram’s turn for broken Lyndsey duty! 
I was very proud of this outfit. Not so much the stance. 
I swear I’m working. 
I really, really love bagels… 
Learning about Elsa 
Why yes, that is J-Zee bringing out whiskey for the bride 
I’m genuinely frightened of this picture. 
This is how you do that one Tiktok dance 
Can I get an AMEN?! 
A farewell to 2020. You sucked.
But to all the brides, grooms, mothers, fathers, bridesmaids, groomsmen, vendors, staff members…it was a blast! I loved getting to improvise with you. 2020 was a year of critical thinking and problem solving and I think all these brides and grooms passed with flying colors! Thank you for being a part of not only my business, but my life! Cheers to 2021!
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