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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Lena + Alicia Wedding
Lena + Alicia in Modesto, CA
So, Lena and Alicia know how to throw a wedding. Lena called me on a Tuesday to ask about photographing her wedding the following Tuesday, even though her bride-to-be Alicia hadn't yet confirmed she had the day off from work. Their friends and families totally rallied around them, and you know what, they pulled off one of the best weddings we've been to! Everything about the wedding was personal - they were married by their friend in the park next to their house. Lena rode into the ceremony on her bike with their two dogs by her side, and they partied the night away at their favorite local restaurant, Concetta.
Read MoreZona + 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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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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Lisa + Michael in Pleasanton, CA
You probably remember Lisa and Mike's engagement session that took place in Lisa's family's amazing nursery, yes? Well, these two were just as much fun at their wedding, if not more so since they had their family and friends to cheer them on. I don't normally think of weddings as events where people cheer, but I swear, everyone who attended their wedding was full of so much love and happiness for these two to tie the knot, that I got the sense they've been rooting for them all along throughout their relationship. I'm a firm believer that we are shaped by the people we surround ourselves with and the community we choose to be a part of, and probably the best thing about witnessing Lisa and Mike's wedding was getting a glimpse into their community. Their friends and family are clearly fun and goofy as well as full of respect for Lisa and Mike as individuals, and what couple could ask for a better foundation to draw support from as they enter their marriage?
Congratulations, Lisa and Mike!
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Angela + Brett Orinda, CA
Good morning blog world! We had a really fun shooting weekend - a San Francisco engagement and gorgeous wedding in Carmel, and hope you all had a super Labor Day weekend too! To ease back into the work week, we're sharing Angela and Brett's "fairytale casual" wedding!
What is fairytale casual you may wonder? Well, it's what Angela and Brett instructed their guests to wear, and while it's open to interpretation, one thing that's for certain is that it leads to a whole lot of fun. Angela and Brett know how to have a good time, and when you bring together some wizards, Aladdin, Jasmin, steampunk inspired Burning Man costumes, and grown men with butterfly wings running around it's guaranteed to be a crazy party.
These two were married atop the hill in Brett's parents' backyard in Orinda. Surrounded by tall pines and food and drink carts scattered throughout the property, guests dined on fresh oysters, paella, home brew and creme brûlée. Of all the weddings that Adm and I have photographed together, this one has to be the most enchanting. Thank you, Angela and Brett, for marching to the beat of your own drum.
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