Ivonne and Brian were married at Ivonne's family church, St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Modesto, before celebrating at the Washington Hotel in Knight's Ferry. Knights Ferry is one of the hidden gems of the Central Valley, en route to Yosemite when you're coming from the Bay Area, and it's definitely worth the stop if you're in the neighborhood. With guests mingling on the lush lawn, overlooking the Stanislaus River, and the sun shining brightly through the old Oaks, these two could not have had a more perfect day. They capped their day with a night filled with lots of dancing, one of my favorite activities to photograph!
Many many thanks to my good friend Allen who stepped up to second shoot with me while Adm was out with a severely herniated disc. The photo below is by Allen:
Photo below by Allen:
Ellen and Ivan have actually been married for a year, but they wanted to do some portraits of them in love for their family. I met up with them in Modesto, and we headed outdoors for some railway shots where they risked getting run over by a train all for the sake of good back light. Seriously. I can't imagine they'll be crossing tracks with me anytime soon. We also did some photos in their home, which was nice and cozy. They were both so good-natured and bright and fun to photograph!
Here's a break from the wedding photos... I did a quick photo of my friend 
