Samantha and Ryan’s Photo Booth


Here’s the first taste of what is sure to be the photo crack of Sam and Rye’s wedding. No really… you’re going to be ADDICTED to this wedding, so brace yourself. Here are some awesome pictures from one of the most epic photo booths we’ve ever done! Thanks to Raj Tents for the INCREDIBLE backdrop and to our dear Meghan for rocking this photo booth out like no one else could! Enjoy some of our favorites from one heck of an awesome night.

Meredith and Jeff’s Dreamy Home Wedding


Meredith and Jeff’s wedding was kind of totally perfect. I seriously couldn’t believe how smoothly the whole day went, how much fun everything was and how freaking beautiful every single moment was. Of course, I shouldn’t have ever doubted such perfection with Kate Miller Events running everything and Flourish taking care of the stunning florals. And, I mean, HELLO! Meredith is probably the prettiest person I’ve ever met in real life. Everywhere I turned was full blown prettiness. Even Mother Nature dealt out some of the most beautiful light I’ve ever photographed in. It was simply one of the best weddings I’ve ever photographed. So, of course because I’m head over heels for this wedding this post is kind of out of control. You might want to get a cup of coffee or a snack before you start. *** *** *** Okay, ya back? Good! Let’s start with all the pretty that is Mere getting ready.


Aren’t her shoes amazing? And those flowers! Oh Shannon! You make everything SO pretty! While I was getting high doses of gorgeous, Dustin was hanging with the fellas. Only when I was editing did I realize there was farm equipment and guns involved.


Then it was FINALLY time to get these two married. Now, I am a big ol’softy and often cry at weddings. But it has to be something really special for me to cry while I’m editing the pictures. And cry I did as I went through Meredith and Jeff’s ceremony. Their ceremony was so THEM! Both are lawyers, so their wedding ceremony was modeled after courtroom proceedings. The guests were even sworn in as witnesses! But it was Meredith and Jeff’s beautiful vows that left no dry eye in the audience or in my office. It was such an incredible way to promise the rest of their lives to each other. I LOVED it!


How awesome was that kiss!?! And good job Dustin being in the right place at the right time for that one. Then it was portrait time. Portraits bathed in the loveliest light ever. And can I just tell you how much I loved this bridal party? They were awesome!

One for the history books.

One Kung-Fu Fighting.


The reception was held in a REALLY COOL clear tent in the back pasture. I love clear tents! And all the beautiful details couldn’t have come together better. Beautiful flowers, seersucker napkins, lip shaped lopipops. What a party!


The bridal party pantomimed double dutch jump rope for their entrance. Again, how awesome are they? And then it was a PARTY! Seriously, these kids know how to THROW DOWN!


Meredith and Jeff!!! THANK YOU for having us be a part of your AWESOME wedding! We just adore you two and wish you a lifetime of happiness. Go check out their SLIDESHOW HERE or below to be knocked over with LOADS of pretty! And thank you to the other vendors who worked this wedding. It is my honor to have you as my “co-workers” and I can’t thank you enough for your hard work. Thank you for making this wedding so very incredible!

Wedding and Reception Venue: Private Residence – Fair Oaks, California
Wedding Coordinator – Kate Miller Events
Flowers: Flourish
Stationary and Paper Goods: KME Paperie
Catering: All Seasons, All Reasons
Cake and Desserts: The Frosted Cake Shop
DJ: Indamix Productions
Ceremony Muscians: Mersonacta String Quartet
Makeup Artist: Makeup by Shana
Rentals: Celebrations Party Rentals

Lissette and James’ wedding by the river


Lissette and James are just some of the coolest people I’ve ever met. They have loved each other for a long time, and so their love is comfortable and deeply rooted. Being around them is such a joy, and always fun. Dustin and I had the great pleasure of photographing their wedding at beautiful Le Rivage right on the Sacramento River. I loved how laid back their day was. No rush, no fuss – just two people very much in love and a whole bunch of people there to love and support them. It was SO my kind of wedding.


I LOVE that Lissette’s son walked her down the asile, and that Lissette and James had their children as their bridal party. It was pretty incredible.


Lissette is SO beautiful! I loved photographing her!


These two had SUCH a party! There was great food, a crazy fun crowd, laughter, tears and a WHOLE lotta dancing!


Thank you Lissette and James for having us be a part of your wedding! It was spectacular! Check out the SLIDESHOW HERE or below for more of their wonderful wedding day.

Wedding and Reception Location: Le Rivage
Catering: Scott’s Seafood
DJ: Cali of Music and More Entertainment
Officiant: Rev. Jeri Murphy

Heather and Kevin’s Oak Farm Wedding


Heather and Kevin are just LOVES. They are some of my most favorite clients we’ve ever had and being a part of their wedding was just incredible. It was our first time shooting at Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, California and we loved it. There was a whole bunch of beauty at every turn! I started out at Wine and Roses Hotel where our beloved Heather got ready for her big day. I loved the room she had! SO full of light! It was amazing!


How beautiful are those flowers? I love fall weddings for their beautiful flowers.


Even though I didn’t think I could possibly love them more, somehow my heart grew when Heather and Kevin told me they wanted to have a first look. The joy in Kevin’s face is just fantastic. And the way he responded to seeing his beautiful bride made me giggle with joy.


Then we had the chance to take some pictures of our couple and their bridal party in some tasty light. Um… seriously, how BEAUTIFUL is Heather? I LOVE this picture of her.


Then it was time to get these two hitched. I was so excited to see that they were having an Unplugged Wedding. It made the ceremony so much more emotional because their family and friends were PRESENT. They weren’t trying to take pictures or quiet their cell phone, they were THERE acting as witnesses for a huge event in the lives of people they love. It was awesome! Seriously, I can’t recommend this enough.


After a few family portraits and a few quick pics of our bride and groom we headed off to their fabulous party. It was such fun to celebrate with these lovelies and their super fun family and friends.


Uncountable thanks to Heather and Kevin for having us be a part of their beautiful wedding. We loved every moment! Check out their SLIDESHOW HERE or below for lots more loveliness.

Wedding and Reception Location: Oak Farm Vineyards – Lodi, California
Bridal Getting Ready and Honeymoon Suite: Wine and Roses – Lodi, California
DJ: Elite Entertainment
Florist: Accents by Sage
Baker: Kat’s Cakes
Catering: Angelina’s Catering
Rentals: Celebrations Party Rentals

Stacy and Chad are Mr. & Mrs!


Super awesome Stacy and Chad were married last month at the always beautiful David Girard Vineyards in Placerville, California. I LOVED Stacy’s beautiful flowers and shoes. They were SO perfect! Stacy is such a love and so much fun to be around. Of course her bridesmaids were equally awesome. We had such a great time with this group.


Of course Dustin had a great time with Chad and his buddies too.


Then it was wedding time! I really love the ceremony site at David Girard. The light is always so pretty!


Then the cutest thing happened… one of the guests called out for the bride and groom to turn for a picture as they were coming down the asile and poor Chad tripped over Stacy’s dress. But I swear to you Chad defied gravity and never hit the ground! He totally bounced up at the last second! AMAZING! And a pretty cute picture too. :)


Then it was PARTY TIME! Stacy and Chad had a whole bunch of people who were ready to party! It was a non-stop fun fest all night!


Can you believe that sunset? I mean seriously! Stacy and Chad thank you so much for being so awesome! We loved your wedding and loved being a part of your big day! Check out the SLIDESHOW HERE or below for more sweet love from these two rockstars.

Wedding and Reception Venue: David Girard Vineyards
Caterer: Bocca Catering
Cake: Shelton’s Wedding Cakes
Florist: Natural Flair
Linens: Mimi & Co.
DJ: Entertainment Team
Officiant: Pastor Ken Birks
Transportation: Universal Limo
Wedding Dress & Flower Girl Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Bridesmaids Dresses: House of Fashion