Destination Weddings and a fabulous shoot out!

To satisfy the travelling soul that possesses my being and my love for beautiful weddings...I will be running a promotion through the end of the year for brides booking destination weddings in 2009. Please contact the studio (916-747-3293) for all of the details - it's sure to be splendid!

This past Sunday I helped organize one of the most splendid shoot-outs I have ever partook in. I, Dawn Spinelli and Carlos Rivera wrangled the most talented wedding industry folks in the area to pull off a most beautiful shoot. When you get 12 photographers, 7 models, 2 stylists, 2 boutiques, 1 videographer and 1 florist together...it makes for some yummy talent! It was a loooonnng day and a lot of coordinating...but definitely worth the effort. The day began bright and early at my studio with the stylists working their magic and then it was on to 6 hours of shooting. There will be a snappy promo video made from the days event...but here are just a few images to wet your artsy palette till then.

Enjoy!

Location: Negative Space Studio
Gowns: PW Jitters
Hair: Beth Anderson Hair Design
Make Up: Taryn Elizabeth Blackburn
Florals: Accents by Sage
Videography: Alba Fiore Productions

Thank you to everyone that helped make this happen!

Fortuna River Lodge Wedding {Jamie & Jeremiah}

It was a beautiful Saturday in Humboldt County with a few clouds that just speckled the bright blue sky. Jamie's parents had the most amazing secret garden in their backyard which set the perfect scene for a perfect day. Jamie looked radiant in her beautiful gown as she cascaded down the stairs with her fathers at each side to give her away. Jeremiah waited with anxious anticipation as his beautiful wife-to-be made her way to him. As she grew closer to him the emotion in his eyes filled and you could see how much he was in love with the woman about to be his wife. The ceremony was filled with laughter and tears and sweet words of blessings as the couple started their new life. After the ceremony - it was off to the Fortuna River Lodge for some sushi, Tiffany Box cake and a whole lot of dancin. Thank you Jamie and Jeremiah - I had such an amazing time being a part of your day.

Enjoy!

Ahwahnee Hotel Wedding {Chelsea and Brian}

Chelsea and Brian had the most adorable wedding at the Chapel at Yosemite Park. Chelse and Brian met each other at Yosemite while working there many years ago and they decided to come back to tie knot! They had a fun BBQ the night before with their friends and family - and had an amazing reception following the ceremony at the Ahwahnee Hotel.

Here are a few of my favorites from the day!

Arrington Apples - Humboldt County Wedding

What a fabulous day it was in Humboldt County! Melissa and Luke did an amazing job transforming the small orchard into a lovely wedding oasis. Melissa was the creative mastermind behind the decor of the wedding and Arrington Apples was a beautiful backdrop. Melissa and Luke - thank you so much for including me on your wedding day. I enjoyed being a part of your perfect day!