Etsy Spotlight

For all brides, Etsy is an amazing resource for unique handcrafted special touches for your big day. One of our dear brides, Lauren of Lo Boheme, makes custom vintage inspired accessories that several of our brides has sported. It was fun to see so many familiar faces in the pictures of ours that she has posted on her website. Check it out!

Robert Hall Winery | New years party!

Wow, what an amazing event, Kramer DJ's & Lighting put together this lighting setup downstairs in the wine cellars for new years eve 2009!. Catering Unlimited did the tasty food and Corinne from Panacea Event Floral Design did the fabulous decor. We had the Photobooth Experience there as well rocking it out all night. There was a constant line of people having a great time for the Photobooth!

Here is another event we did at Robert Hall this year

Ireland... The story begins...

After flying out of New Orleans, through ORD to LHR, I Just arrived in Ireland, its 45 degrees out & rainy, I rented (hired, as they say here) a car and was traveling and exploring down Irish roads that reminded me of the chronicles of Narnia, as when they were in the forests along winding narrow roads with walls of green trees at dusk as the wind blew. Outside I could smell fires as the houses looked so warm inside! The farther I got away from Dublin, the more country-esq the landscape looked. As the sun faded the green grass turned to grey and after praying to find the house, no number address out here, just a ranch name on a street in a town. If found it!

Now we sit by the fireplace warming up over some tea as I get to know the family and we chat about the wedding tomorrow. Its amazing to hear the culture of the Irish, how they do things and what they talk about. I'm excited for tomorrow! Castles churches and green countryside's!

I know some of these people, they know me from a Wedding I shot in Italy last year, Martina, the beautiful bride had some friends who wanted the images for their wedding, just what she had. It makes such a difference to have my couples already know they are in for a big treat, and a great experience. There's no icebreaker needed! Just fun, and an amazingly beautiful day.

I'll totally be posting amazing shots tomorrow!...

Rancho Las Palmas Wedding Photography { Brandon & Kaleena }

Located in the Palm Springs area, Rancho Las Palmas was a beautiful setting for this amazing wedding....

I'm a BIG fan of stellar getting ready locations, it makes SUCH a difference and the sweeter the room, the more simply stylish.

They had a 1st look, and amid the dodging of sprinklers, we managed to get a "dry" meeting location!

The pensive moments before the ceremony,

The backdrop was stunning and perfect at sunset!

Here is part of the cool story, So, the ring was "lost", minutes before the ceremony, and then the best man found it. Wow, it was like USC won the championships.

Let the celebration begin!!!

This is my favorite, looking at their faces, into their hearts as people describe traits, stories, and their love for each other. Blink and you'll miss it. But peeping through the crowd, to me, it stands out, because these looks are the images I hunt to find.

Thank you guys for the honor of having me capture your day!

Paso Robles Meridian Vineyards Wedding Shoot { Nick & Heather }

I've been looking forward to this wedding for a while. When I 1st met Nick & Heather, I loved how they were such a sweet couple. They knew what they wanted however, and that was an amazing wedding designed by Laura Robertson of TOS Events, and to have it captured in an amazing way.

They got ready at the Hampton Inn in Paso Robles, where we shot some casual shots of them prepping and preparing. Id rate the fun factor at about a 10.

This is where it gets cool, while the rest of the girls were getting ready, we got a head start and went out to another one of my favorite wineries Zenaida Cellars. They have so much variety and sweet places to shoot.

Corinne from Panacea Flowers created the amazing floral colors and style that elegantly graced the day.

Set in the middle of the vineyard, they met for the 1st time. Then below they took a few grapes and we had some fun. This time of year, they taste really good!

California rustic soil, vineyard, oak trees, flowers, and dresses. The warm breeze and smell of fall made for a relaxing portrait session.

While the rest of their friends mingled in the background, Nick & Heather started to flirt and have fun.

As the ladies headed off to Meridian Vineyards, we continued to shoot.

I loved shooting with the dads and guys while we waited for the ceremony to begin, they were fun.

Nick's brother, a talented musician played beautifully as the ceremony started.

This is a couple beaming with love, and excitement for their day, I'm not sure if you could have scripted this one better.

I have a 400mm lens that I love wandering away from the ceremony, and looking back with a different perspective

We ventured around the vineyard and I just captured them being themselves.

Nick is taller than Heather, except when Heather stands on wine barrels, which happens not to often, but it did today.

The outdoor reception was beautiful as the sun set. Catering by the amazing Epic Weddings team! A delight as always

I overheard this cross was from her mom's house, and with the communion cup, on the barrel, overlooking the lake and sunset, only visible from knee view, which is my 3rd favorite position to shoot in.

Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography { Alton & Colleen }

Right after we shot Jake & Necia's wedding, we drove all night up to Lake Tahoe to cover Alton & Colleen, Bay Area locals, and Tahoe lovers. We collaborated with the wedding coordinator, Blue Sky Events. They got married at Lakeland Village, which is crazy, because my parents used to own a place up there when I was young and so this felt like my old stomping grounds. Everything seems much smaller now, since its been quite a while since we vacationed there regularly.

The day was perfect, not to hot, great hazy clouds earlier in the day, and as night came, it still was a bit warm like summer. The whole family and friends were so sweet. 2 years ago we shot Eli & Erica's wedding at tahoe and they were here at this wedding!