What do: Chase, Bernie, Berries, 55 Chevrolet, Sierra Nevada Foothills, 300 people, and a spring afternoon have in common? Read on…
I first met Chase and Bernadette when Bernie was the MOH at Casey and Samantha’s wedding in 2008. We all became friends and I have been looking forward to their wedding for a long time and it was worth that wait! With the help of their coordinators at Happily Ever After Events, Chase and Bernie planned an warm home town style in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada event with amazing whimsical and refined details, fun surprises (a yellow school bus showed up to transport the wedding party!), and lots of love (and berries). The event was held at the Walker Residence back in the canyons of Springville. The wildflower themed floral arrangements were put together by Christine’s Flowers. Hair and makeup by Salon Sassafyed. Everyone was excited to be a part of Chase and Bernie’s big day and the guest count totaled around 300, but the quantity did not affect the quality of food one bit thanks to Sue Sa’s fantastic catering team who set up an amazing chicken/steak dinner buffet. Finally, Haro Entertainment kept everyone on the dance floor late into the night. All in all a huge success that I was happy to be a part of!
I like Chase because he has style and he is fun to hang around.
Bernie is pretty sweet as well, Chase got a good girl, her parents room with a dark nook in the background. We had to light this up with a sunbounce small reflector, a key factor to lighting indoor shots.
Scouting out sweet locations they had a swing, by a 100 year old oak tree.
The clouds and lighting was uh-mazing, we got spots of sun amongst intermittent clouds. As a photographer this light is rare and SO fun to shoot with.
This shot below was one of my favorite shots of Chase.
Chase, your the man.
Her dad had a beautifully restored 55 Chevy Wagon.
Like a queen, Bernadette was having the time of her life. Exiting her car to head to the ceremony
The clouds cleared and the Ceremony was warm and
Maybe I love shooting weddings so much because of the smiles from my couples, and I get to see how genuine they are at the altar; the tears, laughter, joy and
Can a photographer get so lucky, sunsets every night, I wish they lasted as long as they do in Northern Europe in the summers, but we are still blessed to get them this long. The average person lives for 25,000 sunsets, but may see 2,000. I’m thankful my career is to capture as many as possible, when the light is the sweetest.
Chase worked for a berry company. Berries are my favorite food group, and were adorning the whole reception. By the end of the night, I think I had taken 3-4 baskets to “photograph” ;)
Rock on guys, I hope your honeymoon is splendid!
Monique — Truly Mike, your work is UH-MAZING. You capture those moments that people hope to hold onto for their entire lives so they are physically able to. The thoughts they’re having at that exact moment, the happiness running through their body and through their day, the tiny details that take so much time and effort that most don’t even realize. Your ability is BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for sharing.
Stephanie — Amazing photographs of one amazing day. I am crying all over again.. you did such an great job and I know that Bernadette was so happy… Thanks for being a part of it, it was an important and meaningful day for all of us. Oh, and P.S…. have you ever seen such a BEAUTIFUL bride!!!
Casey Bassetti — Such awesome work Mike! It was great to be a part of this day and we will continue to recommend you to all of our friends. You really know how to capture the moment!
Samantha Bassetti — Mike….you have done it again! Absolutely stunning!!! Takes my breath away! Thank you for not only being our photographer but our friend.
Ingoman — Mike once again u made their Day with those pictures. From a photogs point of view u r so blessed with this amazing locations and props. Need to go once to CA shooting… Take care mike!
Mike Larson — Thank you Casey & Samantha for being such good friends. It was so good tonsee you guys there again! You REALLY helped the day come together and enabled me to get those shots. I hope to see you guys again soon!!
Andreas Feusi — Hi Mike Beautiful wedding. I like the formal shots. Cool and creative.
Stephen Knuth — Amazing work!! :)
Robert Kasperczak — Great photos! It is really pleasure to see those, especially now after workshop in Zingst, where I got from you huge set of knowledge. Greetings from Europe.
corey — love it mike and of course the tutorial on sunbounce by the way was that with the gold or silver or both?
Anna Kim — What a gorgeous wedding! I am so glad to have met you at WPPI.You are very talented!
Sérgio Murillo — fantastic works congratulations.