It can't be all about the bride...can it?!

I found this article in my blog feed today from an east coast coordinator. She commented on the options for the gentlemen when it comes to looking fabulous without showing up the bride. I absolutely love the idea of grooms that stray from the "black tux" norm for their wedding day. As you can see below...these gentlemen are looking pretty damn sexy...yet understated.

Come on boys...show me something different at the alter!

Holiday Portraits {The Genshlea Family}

So the holidays are here and in full force! I've been designing custom cards for families and here's one of my latest...super cute huh!? It helps to have cute kids though! The Genshlea family (the parents...not the kids!) own Sacramento's first urban winery, Revolution Winery. They have a wonderful selection of wine and do everything (crush, ferment, bottle and taste!) out of their midtown location. If you haven't stopped by...this is definitely a little midtown gem not to be missed. The winery is hosting a holiday bazaar on December 13th featuring local artistic talent - and I'll be there snapping holiday portraits as well! This would be a great time to buy your holiday gifts for those that want something unique and creative! Contact the winery to purchase your tickets - 444-7711. And if you know any artists that should be showcasing their art at this event...please have them contact Gina at the winery as well.

Ciao!

Sacramento Wedding Network...You're Invited!

This month has been crazy busy and it doesn't seem like there's any end in sight! This week I am excited to be a part of a wonderful event for Wedding and Event Professionals like myself. The Sacramento Wedding Network is having their 1st business expo and I am so delighted to be hosting it for them at my studio. For any photographers and other wedding professionals out there...this will be a great event that can help you with the unseen side of business. In the short time that I've been in business I've learned that you need more than just talent and creativity to run a successful business. The expo is this Thursday, November 20th from 11-4pm with registration and a pre-mixer at 10am. Tickets are $20 in advance and $35 at the door...so buy your tickets in advance at the Sacramento Wedding Network site. Proceeds go to a wonderful charity - Generation Fate - and will help buy holiday gifts for local foster children. Hope to see you there! Click on the image below for Expo details and the Symposium line-up.

These boots are made for...

Flying! I decided to be a little adventurous and book a last minute workshop with Vicky and Jed Taufer of V Gallery. I have always been impressed with their business savvy and I am so excited to spend the next 2 days learning the ins and outs of this power duo. I will share more tomorrow from our first day at their studio...I am so stinkin excited...I can hardly stand it!

I will be back to Sacramento on Wednesday - so if anyone needs to reach me...I may be slow to returning calls. Thanks for your understanding.

Wilson Vineyard, Clarksburg Wedding {Mike & Jennifer}

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect fall day or a more perfect couple. Jennifer was stunning in her gorgeous gown and Mike was looking pretty sophisticated in his beautiful chocolate suit. The decorations tied in the fall theme and the Wilson Vineyards was the perfect backdrop for a most wonderful event. Their family and friends filled the room with love and laughter - it was by far a most splendid occasion. Thank you Jenn and Mike for your creativity, trust and wonderful spirits. I truly had a wonderful time being part of your day.

Catering: All Seasons All Reasons

Venue: Wilson Vineyards

DJ: In the Mix 916

Gown: House of Fashion

All DJ's should look this good! {In the Mix 916}

Lately I have been working with some wonderfully talented women business owners...and it is completely rockin my world to see some fabulous and successful female entrepreneurs. Kisty Rose is without a doubt...an up and coming diversely talented business woman to be reckoned with. Not only do we share a birthday...(September 16th...if anyone cares to mark their calendars...late gifts are accepted!)...but we share a desire to see other women thrive and grow as business women. She and her husband, Justin, own In The Mix 916, she also has her own web solutions company...and we just launched the new Sacramento Wedding Network. I was honored and thrilled when she asked me to photograph her new headshot for her upcoming ventures. I think she's shhhhmokin' hot...how bout you!?

It's beginning to feel alot like Christmas!

Could this family be any cuter! I just had to share the design I put together for their holiday card this year. I can't believe it's that time of year already!!! It's not too late for a holiday session...call the studio for details if you still want to squeeze a session in!