Paige Marie’s Apple Hill Senior Portrait Session

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Paige changed everything – and she made it a thousand times better.  For the first 5 years of her life I basically scared the hell out of her.  I was loud and crazy and Paige was born MUCH more mature that I was.  When she was in preschool I drove out to Jill’s house in the throws of a full blown panic attack about some boy or some job or something and as I sat on Jill’s sofa sobbing Paige patted my leg.  She just patted the leg of a crying crazy person.  She was FOUR!  Paige is pretty much the reason I have kids.  I thought that if I could get a kid even a little like her then it would be worth it.  And when I finally met the boy I wanted to have babies with she was my flower girl while her mom was my lady of honor.

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Paige is my girl.  And the fact that I have recorded her life in pictures (sometimes better than  I have recorded my own children) is one of the greatest gifts I’ve been given.  Her mom and I cried this week when at the end of a run her mom announced, “Oh!  Paige got another college acceptence letter.”  And then we looked at each other and just started crying.  Because DUDE!  Where the hell did the last 17 years go?  How did that quiet, precocious kid turn into this woman with a bewitching smile (literally!  She was just voted Best Smile by her senior class!) and the big heart?  However it happened, this kid – this woman – is one of the best people I know.  She makes ME a better human.  And for that I can never say thank you enough.  Congratulations Paigey Pooh!  I love you mucho.

 

Katalina and Chris’ Capitol Rose Garden Wedding

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Katalina and Chris had one HOT Capitol Rose Garden wedding followed by a lovely reception at Mulvaney’s B&L.  For the first weekend of October they weren’t expecting temperatures to be in the high 90’s.  Alas, that’s right where they were during their ceremony.  Blessedly, the rose garden was in full bloom and absolutely gorgeous so it made the heat at least a little bit prettier.  Katalina and Chris handled the heat beautifully and just smiled and laughed their way through a fantastic wedding day.

Katalina had an amazing hotel room over looking the park and that made me happy because I got to make some beautiful shots of her details with the park they were getting married din as the backdrop.

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Katalina and her bridesmaids were SO much fun.  We braved the heat to get some fun images of them before the wedding.  I loved how close we were to one of my favorite colored walls!  It went PERFECTLY with Katalina’s color pallet and made for some great photos.  Dustin hung out with the boys while they got ready and then we all met up at the park to get these two hitched!!

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Once waters and umbrellas were passed out to the guest, we got down to the business of marrying these two loves.  Katalina and Chris had a wonderfully personal ceremony and there was much laughter and some very joyful tears.  It was just wonderful!

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After family portraits we gathered up the bridal party to grab some pictures with them and then of our newlyweds before heading over to Mulvaney’s for a night of DELICIOUS eats and loads of fun and dancing.  It was an awesome party for a really wonderful couple.

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Thanks again to Katalina and Chris for having us be a part of their smokin’ hot day.  Congratulations on becoming Mr. and Mrs!

Ceremony Location: Capitol Park World Peace Rose Garden

Reception Location and Catering: Mulvaney’s B&L

Cake: Freeport Bakery

Flowers: G. Rossi Florist

It’s A Girl For Caitlin and Nic!!

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I photographed Caitlin and Nic ‘s wedding in the summer of 2012 and in the summer of 2015 they are going to welcome their baby girl, Indy James, into the world.  I am so excited that I was there when they become husband and wife and will be there when they become Mom and Dad. This is what I love best about my job.  Watching a family grow over years.  I love building that kind of connection with people and it’s why I am so thankful to be blessed with some of the most incredible clients in the world.  Caitlin and Nic, thank you for having me do this shoot to announce your baby girl! I am SO excited for you! Congratulations, you guys!!!

Marji & Joe’s Young’s Vineyard Wedding

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Marji and Joe’s Young’s Vineyard wedding was one of the most fun weddings we shot last fall.  It was full of love, laughter and a few surprises. Like, you know, a rainbow… and some rain.  But you know what they say about rain on your wedding day.  It’s good luck!  But these two are pretty lucky as it is.  They happen to have a great group of family and friends (even a former SMP bride in their bridal party, so EXTRA special) and an incredibly loving relationship.  Photographing Marji and Joe was an absolute joy.  There was no drama, no worries – just peaceful happiness.  I couldn’t have had a better time photographing such a wonderful day.  This was our first time at Young’s Vineyard but we loved it so much that I really hope to go back again soon.  I mean, just take a peek at how pretty this day turned out.

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I just adore Marji’s style!  Her dress, shoes, hair – ALL of it was amazing!

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Because Marji and Joe are awesome, they had a first look.  It was the best!  They were SO happy to see each other and then we got to spend even more time making pretty pictures!

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They also had an awesome wedding party!  These loves were the tops!

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And now we must pause for a moment to talk about Marji’s flowers.  Really, ALL the flowers.  My beloved Shannon of Flourish just did SUCH an amazing job on the flowers for this event.  The boquets are magnificent, the table arrangements perfection and that birch and floral chuppah?  ARE YOU KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW?? It is heart stoppingly beautiful!!  It’s ALWAYS such a pleasure to have Shannon’s flowers as part of a wedding I’m photographing.  They just make everything that much better!

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Just as it was time to start the ceremony the sky got dark and foreboding.  Since the wedding was all outdoors this is where I start to get REALLY nervous.  I looked across the crowd to Dustin for reassurance and he gives me the sign for “50/50 chance of rain” and I inhale sharply.  Dustin is good at predicting the weather and I HATE SHOOTING IN THE RAIN!  Blessedly, there were just a few sprinkles as the groom and bridal party were walking down the aisle.  But then! Just for our bride – A RAINBOW!  And as soon as they kissed THE SUN CAME OUT!  Because wedding days are magic and I secretly control the weather. (Don’t I wish!)

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Then it was time for some sunset portraits of our lovely Mr. and Mrs. and then PARTY TIME!!!  My favorite!

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A GIGANTIC thank you to the wonderful Marji and Joe and their awesome family and friends for being such loves and so much fun.  We loved being a part of their big day!  Check out their slideshow HERE if that’s your jam!

Wedding and Reception Venue: Young’s Vineyard – Plymouth, California

Florist: Flourish

Catering: Bocca Catering

DJ: Function 45

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Bridal Gown: Maggie Sottero