Tuesday, May 3, 2016

ROHNERT PARK MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY : CHRISTINA & KYLE

When Christina contacted me months ago to ask me if I'd be willing to do their Maternity Session, I was positively touched. It's been years since we shared in their Wedding day & to now see their Family growing is an absolute joy! Their Wedding was an absolute BLAST & I was so excited to wrap my arms around them + now share in this special, special time!! xo

Family Portrait!
Look at this girl...gorgeous!
Ohhh - Faith! You are an absolute GEM & I can tell you are one LOVED big Sister!!
 Beauty...
Momma...! So stunning!!!
 ...coming so SOON!
 Okay...one last shot of this cutie before we go...!
THANK YOU, guys, SO much for letting me take these for you...I am beyond honored. Truly.
I hope the arrival of your Little Miss is smooth, joyous + surrounded by all of those people closest to you that matter most! Such a wonderful time & I can't WAIT to meet her!! xo

Monday, March 18, 2013

ROHNERT PARK ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY : SARAH & CORY

It's true - I don't always know where I'm going for a Photo-shoot until I get there...which I absolutely LOVE!! You get to go into it with an open mind, no pre-determined backdrops or 'scenes' you need to force & just roll with it! Which is kinda why I think Sarah & Cory just might be so perfect together...they're the type of people to just roll with it! Which is AWESOME...!

Getting to shoot them in this stunning, outdoor environment was amazing! A chance for them to step away from home & take a little break from their Spring-time Gardening at their new house - plus, get to know their Photographer a little bit! And, when they told me they really didn't have anything in particular in mind to do with the Photos? It was Photo-Freedom to explore & play! Thanks, guys!!
These two 1st met on their way to a Concert with friends! How fun is that for a kick-off?! 
- and I'm guessing it's that SMILE that grabbed Cory right away! 
Now wait a second...no one told me we had HATS!!! xo
We were on our way out, a full Session behind us - but, I had warned them...I'm never done until the Camera's are tucked IN the car - and I'm driving down the road...poor things were kind enough to let me play with just a few more poses on the way out...but, in all honesty - I could've shot all day! 
THANK YOU, guys, for being so easy-going & what we here call 'totally chillaxed'! I'm so excited to be working with you this Summer! I can tell it's going to be an amazing day to be a Photographer! xo

Friday, October 26, 2012

SANTA ROSA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER : DELOACH VINEYARDS

As I sit here wrapping up all the details from our 2 Weddings last weekend...burning discs...making slideshows...last Friday might possibly feel like an eternity has past since. 

I'm not one to leave a Wedding 'sitting' as I move on to the next, so this week has been a crazy whirlwind of editing & blogging + getting ready for tomorrow's Wedding! The best part? Getting to share images with everyone - it brings it all right back! (which I guess is the whole reason we do this, right?! Yay!)

We found ourselves at beautiful DeLoach Vineyards - which is an intimate property perfectly situated in Sonoma Wine Country. Melissa & Kyle fell in love with this location long ago & wanted to share it with all of their closest Family & Friends on this day.
I arrived & got right to work - a special Thank You to the wonderfully helpful Bridesmaids that located everything for me & helped shuffle from room to room for optimal lighting! "-)
 I've seen a lot of Brides over the years - plenty of various dresses. 
This one...this one had to be made just for Melissa! Gorgeous!
We're ready to get Married!
 Sometimes, a Wedding day can be a lot about...waiting...patiently...! "-)
 A little tip for your Venues & Caterers? 
Get the Bride & Groom some snacks ASAP! 
They've been waiting all day to eat...often times overlooking Lunch...bring them the good stuff!
Tell me these two don't look positively STUNNING together!! xo
As the sun was setting & sharing it's last brilliant shades of orange & yellow across the Valley, it was time to introduce the new Mr. & Mrs. Gray to their Guests + get the party started!
To Melissa & Kyle - off touring the amazement of the Mediterranean & quaint charm of Venice, Italy - I hope this union brings you both a Lifetime of joy & companionship - just as you felt this day together. Such pride, such love - it surrounded us all! xo
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Venue | DeLoach Vineyards
Floral Design | Wine Country Flowers
Bridal Store | Wine Country Bride
Officiant | Vows & Kisses
 
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