Saturday, July 18, 2015

MENDOCINO COUNTY ENGAGEMENT SESSION : ERIKA + LORENZO : REDWOOD VALLEY

When I very first spoke to Lorenzo about his Wedding, he told me that he wouldn't trust his to anyone else. After all these years...all the opportunities we've had to share in this most precious day? It still stops me in my tracks when I hear those words. 

Trust. That's a big thing...to me? One of the biggest. 

I'm both honored & blessed to be spending the day with Erika + Lorenzo next month...especially after having the chance to work with them, now, for a few Engagement photos!! They are not only totally adorable - they share that innocence & youthfulness that is so easily forgotten when you get to be 25+ years in, like we are. Sooo refreshing!
 They gave me a little warning that they hadn't really had professional photos together before - and, might need a little extra guidance...
 ...and, the endless laughter begins!
Perfection.
 Lorenzo was so proud to share the Estate with us where he works.
They just finished building this suspension bridge over the Waterfowl preservation area & it was just gorgeous! (just hope those paw prints we found were from something having a drink - not dinner!)
Okay - let's head back up to the house for a few photos out back!
Beautiful Erika!! xo
 The entire Estate was breathtaking - I could shoot here all day!
 ...sorry, guys...but, the lighting is JUST right - one more kiss!?
 ...okay, Lorenzo? You look at me...
 Erika...go ahead & slide your hand up his arm a bit...
 Oh yaah...we liiike biceps! "-)
 I am so, so thrilled to have the opportunity to get to know you both better - Niels speaks quite highly of you + your Family. We are positively honored to share in your day - and, if what you just shared with me is any inclination of your Wedding day?! We're about to have the BEST DAY EVER!! xo

Thursday, February 27, 2014

HEALDSBURG WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER : ALEXANDER VALLEY HALL

Adam + Kim met discreetly online. In contrast - they had a rather unexpected (to her) & very public Engagement over Dinner. Although ~ neither of these fun facts surprised me after getting to spend the day with them - they are both so easy-going + spend all of their time laughing...you can clearly see why they're such a great fit...!

Now, going back, when Kim & I did our final consult just two weeks prior to her Wedding day? Rain was nowhere on the radar. Northern California is having one of it's driest years on record. So, when torrential rains rolled in just prior to their date & continued throughout the entire day? It was certainly cause for celebration! What a perfect way to Welcome it!

Luckily for me, Kim was offered the use of a gorgeous Hospitality House owned by her employers to get ready in. It provided us with ample space to get out of the rain & get her dressed + take a few photos before heading off to the Ceremony! Yay!
Family is everything to Kim + Adam. It made perfect sense that they would be spending their day with their closest (and gorgeous) Cousins by their side - - even revisiting the same Venue fellow Family members had used for their own Weddings many years ago!
 ...who says girls need to be discreet?
...get in HERE! Poor thing!
 ...ahhh...much better...
Okay ~ are we willing to even try to get outside...? THANK YOU!
That's a wrap - time to get Married!
...today was definitely all about the Umbrellas!
 Phew! We're dry!
I think poor Adam was a bit nervous there for a moment...
...good thing everything was immediately back to 'right' once Kim was in his arms...!
 That smile - it's contagious...! Kim + Adam were SO great to work with...!
 Yup - still raining! Lush backdrop for a Winter Wedding!
....awww...beautiful Mommas...
 Hi, Dad!
 Peek-a-boo! Time to get the Party started!!
 How cute are these Party-gift mugs?!
 Get over here & give your Mom some shugga!
 Time to let loose & enjoy the rest of the evening!
Adam + Kim...!!! What a wonderful way to start your lives together! I can't thank you enough for sharing it with us!! I hope you are both having a phenomenal Honeymoon in Playa del Carmen!! Now, remember : It's always a good thing to get rained on ~ as long as you have the perfect person to toss on those cozy 'ol boots + go laugh with while you splash in all of those puddles!!! xo
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Rings | Gold-n-Time
Shoes | Boot Barn
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Grooms Attire | Bliss Bridal + Black Tie
Bridesmaids Dresses | Wine Country Bride
Floral Design | Mom + Frances
Flowers supplied by Sequoia Floral
Officiant | Shawn Westberg
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Invitations | David's Bridal
 
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