Tuesday, July 9, 2013

GUERNEVILLE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY : CAITLIN + JOSEPH

When I first heard from Caitlin about a month ago regarding her 4th of July Wedding for 2014, I was amazed at how 'on top' of it all she was! The Contract went out the next day! She was also very ready to get to an Engagement Session, but being full-swing into Wedding Season can make it a bit more challenging to nail us down. As fate so had it, this Sat. had opened up + it was our Anniversary Weekend! We were able to turn it into a little Family 'get-away'!

Joseph selected the perfect location for us! His Grandparents live in Guerneville & get to call this amazing spot their front yard!!
It didn't take long for me to realize these two like to have fun, tease each other just a bit & are such a perfect match!
I'm telling you ~ perfect for each other! Shooting was a constant crack up! 
It so reminded me of Niels & myself when we were younger...the private jokes, the constant banter...the giggles, the way she just lit up in his arms...! Perfection.
While Joey ran up to the car to get their wardrobe changes, I took the opportunity to take some photos of Caitlin. OMG! I can not wait to get her into her Wedding dress! This young lady knows how to take a photo...and was so easy to work with...!
I explained how, somehow, a Wedding dress just magically makes it all THAT much better!! "-)
 Get OUT!!! 
Oh! He's back! After looking over outfit choices, we were ready for some more shooting!
Joey really didn't want to get wet...so, THANK YOU for going in!
As we shoot, I'm always talking to our Clients with little tips as to how to move or where to put their hands. I'm sure that can also feel a little 'silly' - but, I can only imagine what he might have whispered in her ear!
Oh, wait! We better move locations!  I was just so loving the River!
Oops - - got Caitlin alone again...I could shoot this girl ALL day!!
I am so SO looking forward to their Wedding next year!! ...not just because I thought Joey + Caitlin were HILARIOUS to work with & sooo much fun, not only because they are positively adorable together, and not only because it's taking place at an AMAZING Napa Valley Venue...but, simply, I felt like I was (once again) working with some awesome new Friends! I love this job! xo

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

ROHNERT PARK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER : WEDGEWOOD BANQUET CENTER : FOXTAIL

Here we are in the grand 'swing' of it all for our 2013 Wedding Season & one of the things I love best is the fact that every single Wedding is positively unique! An extra bonus? When you get to spend the whole day laughing...! This group just wanted to have fun & made sure to inject that into every aspect of the day...which says so much about the Bride & Grooms' personalities...separately & as one...

I do imagine planning this day all the way from Arizona couldn't have been an easy task. The bride even spent a full week here ahead of time to get everything in order! I think she did AMAZING! (of course, it doesn't hurt when you have your 'back-up Groom' ready at your beckon call ~ holla, Joaquin!) 

...Casey & Jennifer knew one thing for sure ~ they wanted to honor their boys from the Bay in every way possible!

So, after I dropped Niels off at Foxtail Golf Course to meet up with the boys, I met all the ladies over at the beautiful Double Tree Hotel to get ready & take the ladies formals. 
We stepped outside & went to work. What gorgeous girls!
oooh - the moment I'd been waiting for ~ let me at her!! Hottie!
When Jennifer told me they've been together 8.5 yrs, I kinda laughed. Here, I thought I was the only girl out there willing to hang in there THAT long! hee hee
Jennifer started getting a little nervous as Ceremony time approached & was begging her little Brothers for some distractions! Adorable.
Awww - I got a picture of the littlest Miss!
 Alright, they've waited long enough...let's get MARRIED!!
 Well, we all know what happens to a Dodgers fan at a Giant's Event, right?
...these are those 'little brothers' I mentioned earlier! "-)
 I think poor Casey's off the hook here...he's not sweating it out...it was nearly 90' at 6pm!
  Happy Dance ~ Happy Dance!!
I LOVE watching Newlyweds sing to each other...it just let's you know they are truly in 'the moment'...
 Mom's get a turn...
 Jennifer & her Mom broke out in a super, fun jig & took over the dance floor! No, really - I felt like I was watching 'Brave!'
 ...Cousin's got the moves, too!
 This boy knows how to pound it! I think Mom's a bit nervous!! LOL!
Jennifer + Casey ~ you guys are just...amazing...and so much fun! Perfectly matched & I'm so glad you know just how important it is to marry your very Best Friend in Life. Congratulations on this point in your Journey together + here's to the next, most excellent Chapter!! xo
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