Stephanie + Bill in Fullerton, CA

Here are a few photos from my cousin Stephanie's wedding to Bill.  I was part of the bridal party, and Adm and I set up a photo booth so I was only able to take a few photos here and there.  Stephanie was an absolutely gorgeous bride so I decided to create a digital contact sheet (above) since I had such a hard time deciding which was my favorite photo.  The reception, which Stephanie and Bill worked really hard on creating, was beautiful as well with lots of sweet, homemade details.

Steph and Bill put a lot of thought into their details including making homemade strawberry jam as favors for their guests.

I can personally attest to the deliciousness of the desserts... they were FABULOUS!

Leslie + Tim in San Francisco, CA

I met Leslie and Tim through my good photographer friend Kevin Seifert, whom I shadowed back in the day when I had my first internship at the Durham Herald Sun in North Carolina.  Although Leslie and Tim live in Arizona, Tim used to live in San Francisco, and they both love the city so the Fairmont Hotel provided the perfect venue for them to wed in front of their closest family and friends who came from all parts of the country to witness their ceremony.  We feel very lucky that they included us in their intimate celebration, and we had so much fun whisking them away from the reception for a whirlwind portrait session at their favorite San Francisco spots.

Many congratulations to Leslie and Tim, who are also expecting their first baby girl.

Adm's photos below:

Adm's photo:

Click HERE for a larger version of the pan below:

This feels like a dream to me.  I'd love to claim it as my own, but it's Adm's photo:

Hayley + Leo in Tiburon and Fremont, CA

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to photograph Hayley and Leo's wedding with fellow wedding photographer Larissa Cleveland.  The ceremony was held in Tiburon at Old St. Hilary's Church, which was beautiful in its location and historic simplicity.  The ceremony perfectly matched its location, and it was a joy to photograph the happy couple.

Hillary + Matt in Oakland, CA

Earlier in July, Adm and I had the pleasure of photographing Hillary and Matt's wedding at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension in Oakland.  We photographed their engagement session last March so we went into the wedding feeling very comfortable and at ease with them.  They had a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony (our first!) combined with LOTS of dancing and drinking!  It was such a fun crowd to photograph that the night seemed to fly by.  Hillary and Matt, you guys were a blast and we're so happy we were able to be part of your big day!

We decided to do Hillary and Matt's portraits before the ceremony so this is Matt seeing Hillary all dressed up for the first time.

Adm took such a cool shot of them during the limo ride:

Adm's photo:

Adm made a sweet pan of the inside of the church during their ceremony.  Click HERE to see a larger version of the pan.

Adm's photo:

This is our dear friend Beth who introduced us to Matt and Hillary.  Beth and Hillary work together for Gallo Winery, and they just concocted some fabulous wine!

An arm wrestling showdown took place during the cocktail hour.  It was intense!

Adm snagged this photo of the happy couple beneath a gorgeous rainbow.  It couldn't have been more perfect.

Adm's photo:

Adm's photo:

Priscilla + Tim in Lafayette, CA

Priscilla and Tim were married in June in Lafayette.  Their ceremony was held at a beautiful private home followed by a reception at the Lafayette Veterans Hall.  Each time that I've met with them, they've both been so happy and enthusiastic about their wedding that I knew they were going to be beaming on their actual day.  They had such bright smiles and glowed all day long, which made my job quite easy.  Priscilla and Tim, I wish you both a marriage full of happiness and bright smiles!

samara + russ in livermore, ca

Last Saturday, I photographed Russ and Samara's wedding at Murrieta's Well Winery in Livermore, CA.  It was an intimate ceremony and reception that was beautifully decorated with lots of bright and beautiful gerber daisies and orchids.  I also couldn't get enough of their two flower girls who had a blast blowing bubbles, coloring and dancing throughout the night.