The only time I fancy myself a writer is when I do these blog posts. Here I am sitting at my desk, spinning tales of weddings and engagements and sharing all the fun we have with our couples in just a few sentences. Kara is actually a writer, and when she sits down to write, she is not pretending. The first time I met her (back in 2008), I had the chance to listen to her read one of her stories, and let's just say, I think I'll stick with photography.
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Zona + Eric in San Francisco, CA
If I had to choose one place in Golden Gate Park that feels as if you've stepped into a magical story book garden it would be the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers. Add a room full of butterflies emerging daily from their cocoons and I think the magic might even be doubled. What that all comes down to is it's a truly amazing and gorgeous space to explore, make pictures, and celebrate a wedding. Especially Zona and Eric's wedding. These two were so easy to be around, it's as if we had been friends for a very long time. I always think the personalities of the couple sets the vibe for the wedding, and Zona and Eric, who were super relaxed and conscientious of their guests, set a great mood for their wedding. Photographing their celebration was such a treat for us! Thanks so much for having us and we wish you so much laughter and love!
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Loni + Steph in San Francisco, CA
So, there's this Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial with a talking head explaining about his lost toof, and it's hilarious. I mean, it just cracks me up every. single. time. And this brings me to how I know Loni and Steph. You see, we played on a slow pitch softball team together (go Smoke!), and someone may have lost a front tooth. Anyhow, from meeting with Loni and Steph to photographing their wedding, every moment has been full of belly laughs. With so much laughter, we know these two are bound for a stupendous marriage!
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Sarah + Ben in Los Angeles, CA
Whenever we meet with our clients, we always ask them what they're most excited about for the wedding. You know what they say? Aside from the actual getting married part, everyone is always most excited for the people. It's a pretty rare thing to have all the people in the world closest to you in the same place at the same time to celebrate you. And Sarah and Ben have a pretty phenomenal group of people around them. Their friend Sam wrote and officiated one of the most beautiful ceremonies we've seen, and it was obvious that these two come from very loving and supportive families. I should know, Sarah's mom, Lyssa, taught me English in tenth grade, and she was one of my favorite teachers. In that sense, I was also excited for this wedding because I got to see lots of familiar faces (and two of my other favorite teachers) from my high school. But, enough about me.
Sarah and Ben were married at Occidental College, which provided a gorgeous setting, and we had a great time wandering the campus for portraits, especially since Sarah knew lots of secret spots. And Ben and his groomsmen kept the dance floor packed all night long which made for a super fun party. Congrats you two!
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Frances + Joe in San Jose, CA
On their very first date at Pinkberry on Santana Row in San Jose, Frances and Joe had no way of knowing that Joe would eventually propose to Frances there, or that they would get married just a couple hundred feet away at the Hotel Valencia and have their wedding portraits taken on the very spot where Joe proposed under a tree in front of the same Pinkberry where they had their first date. Okay that was a long sentence, but I had a lot of serendipity to pack in. Especially because when we met they didn't have a venue, and it was only after going back to their spot that they settled on Hotel Valencia. So, given their history, I fully expect Frances to give birth to their first child under the oak tree in front of Pinkberry on Santana Row. I kid (pun intended), but isn't it crazy how things work out sometimes?
These two had a fun packed wedding starting with a tea ceremony and ending with a full dance floor. They were so sweet to work with and a breeze to photograph! Congratulations, Frances and Joe, and we wish you lots of happiness and lots of Pinkberry!
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