Wedding Photos: Paige & Richard (Danville, California)

After a fun engagement session, I was looking forward to spending a full day with Paige and Richard, capturing their wedding day. Of course it was an awesome time! From spending time with the girls getting ready, all the way to the s’mores before the night was over, it was a great day. Their venue was absolutely beautiful, and so great because it was, literally, right in the family’s back yard. There were tons of little touches that I couldn’t help but appreciate as I caught them throughout the day – all the personalized bits and the handmade items made me smile and showed how much care was put into this wedding day.

Congratulations to you both!

Dress: from DoriAnne Veils
Hair: Amber Normann (bride’s sister)
Makeup: Maya Livesay (bride’s cousin)
Bridesmaid dresses: Lulus
Groom & groomsmen suits: Men’s Warehouse
Cake: Katrina Rozelle
Wedding coordinator: Tracy Pipkin
Guitarist: Mike Williams
Flowers: Gigi’s Florist
Engagement ring: Derco
Groom’s ring: Etsy
The S’mores bar and arch built by: Rob Normann (bride’s father)
Caterer: Dave Chapman

Wedding Photos: Taylor & Cameron (Fairfield, CA)

Fairfield Wedding Photography As you can tell, the girls were definitely having a great time during our bridesmaids portraits. I love the personality and fun!

Venue: Vezér Family Vineyard – Blue Victorian
DJ: DJ Talley (Doug Talley)
Bride’s hair: Lindsey Koutz / So Lavish Salon
Bride’s makeup: Roxanne Sconza / Mary Kay Skincare & Cosmetics

Wedding Photos: Natalie & Matt (Brentwood, CA)

Such a fun day for Natalie and Matt! We first met up to discuss their wedding over a year before the date, so it was a fun to see all their planning and waiting come together for their big day. Family is a big part of their lives and this day was no different, as most of their bridal party and attendants were family members. This made the day sweeter, since they were sharing another big event as they tied two families together.

You’ve seen them before at their engagement session, now enjoy the big day!

The bride is a trained dancer, so the first dance as husband and wife was a beautifully choreographed treat for their guests.Since she’s part Hawaiian, the bride surprised her groom (and guests) with a hula, danced with her aunts.

Venue: Wedgewood at Brentwood Golf Club
Dress: Alfred Angelo, Disney Fairytale Collection
Tuxedo: Verano Wang at Men’s Warehouse
Flowers: Paula’s Family Florist
Hair: Sadi Poitras
Make-up: Veronica Cravalho and Ciara Skye
Bride’s rings: Shane Co.
Groom’s ring: DeVon’s Jewelers
DJ: Nickolas Lyons (Wedgewood)
Site coordinators: Nicole Wilson & Lisa Quinn
Catering: Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center
Cake: Gala Bakery

Wedding Photos: Ashely & Ryan (Eugene, Oregon)

What a pleasure to join Ashley and Ryan on their wedding day in Eugene, Oregon. It was a beautiful summer day, full of laughter and so much love. I second shot this wedding, alongside Renee of Renascent Photography, and spent a bunch of my time that day hanging out with the guys while they got ready. So much fun to spend some time shooting a wedding from a bit of a different perspective!

Venue: Sweet Cheeks Winery (Eugene, Oregon)

Wedding Photos: Aymara & Kevin

This wedding was such a beautiful day, at an intimate woodsy venue. I got to meet Aymara and Kevin during their engagement session and was happy to join in on the fun of their wedding day. I was second shooting along side Renee of Renascent Photography and knew I’d be in good company with a sweet bride and groom and an amazing photographer.

Wedding Photos: Hillary & Allen (Escalon, CA)

Another beautiful summer day for a lovely couple on their big day. Hillary and Allen returned to the area they grew up in to celebrate their wedding day among family and friends. Spending the day with them was so much fun and such a pleasure, since they were so sweet and just so excited for this day to finally arrive. Reese Farms is a stunning venue in Escalon, CA and is pretty much a photographer’s dream, there are so many good spots for pictures around every turn. Congratulations to you both!

They saw each other for the first time in the shade of a willow tree, in a quiet area away from the main wedding site.

Venue: Reese Farms (Escalon, CA)
Bride’s hair & makeup: Elizabeth Herrera and team
Catering: Neto’s Catering
DJ: Sounds in Motion / DJ Jason
Cake: Sherri & Megan Cooley

Wedding Photos: Kellie & Ryder (Livermore, California)

Kellie and Ryder are a sweet couple that have known each other since they were little (come to find out, since preschool age). Their wedding fell on a beautiful summer day and took place outdoors at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California. I got to shoot alongside Rachel Goble for the first time and enjoyed myself. I got to take time capturing all the unique little details (fun) and hanging with the guys throughout the day (even more fun) and enjoying the festive and lovely event.

Wedding Reception: Morgan and Mike (Esparto, CA)

Remember all the sweet moments from this intimate City Hall wedding? Me too, I love their photos! A few weeks after saying their vows, Morgan and Mike enjoyed a celebration with all their friends and family. I was lucky enough to join in the fun again and take photos of their wedding reception, held at a beautiful rustic setting. It was laid back and casual, making it a great time for the newlyweds to enjoy time with the people they care about most.

I was treated to some hamming-it-up for the camera, which I always appreciate.
The dance floor got awesome.

Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero (Purchased from: Gesinee’s Bridal)
Wedding Dress Alterations: Gesinee’s Bridal
Bride’s Makeup: Stesha Kay Thuemler
Groom’s Suit: Marc Ecko
Venue: Historic Oakdale Ranch (Esparto, CA)
Catering: Chipotle (nom-nom)
Wedding Cake: Timothy’s Bakery
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Light in the Box
Wedding Coordinator: Events by Wise
DJ: Firehouse Entertainment, Nick Hinesley
Flowers: Strelitzia, assembled by Tracy (bridesmaid)

Wedding: Brianna & Arnott (Oakland, CA)

With an engagement shoot being so fun, I was looking forward to Brianna and Arnott’s wedding day. Their special day was full of so many personal touches and sweet surprises that both the bride and the groom planned for one another. It was a real treat to capture this day as it unfolded. Both are very caring towards one another, but also towards every person in their bridal party and their family and guests. Congratulations to you both!

The couple wrote their own vows, with Brianna’s being just a little bit longer than Arnott’s.
The groom’s sister asked the newlyweds to play a little game during her speech, seeing if they answered questions about his/her habits the same way. Needless to say, it inspired a lot of laughter. Oakland Outdoor Wedding Arnott surprised Brianna by learning to play guitar, then playing the song from their first dance. He finished up with a rap he wrote about the two of them and their bridal party.

Venue: Piedmont Community Hall
DJ: B Wild Entertainment
Caterer: Fig Tree Catering Co.
Groomsmen suits: Men’s Wearhouse

Wedding: Lisa and Kurt (Livermore, CA)

Lisa and Kurt decided to come to California to share their vows with one another. Their intimate wedding took place on a beautiful spring day in the Livermore wine valley, amidst family and friends who joined them on their special day. As soon as I arrived on site, I enjoyed the relaxed energy and every lovely detail included in the day. I also loved their color scheme with lots of purple – my favorite color (the bride even chose a purple dress)!