First wedding of 2010, and what a day it was! We kept having to remind ourselves that it was January! Beautiful sunny skies with white puffy clouds, temps in the 60’s, and a beautiful wedding venue, The Silverado Country Club! Got to shoot with my dear friend, Jill Doherty, whose work you’ll find featured on the cover of their wedding information brochure (way to go Jill!)  Just as I promised in my blog post about film for wedding photography, I brought along my Holga, and took some shots of the bride’s beautiful dress… It’s hard to ration myself to one or two shots per photo shoot…

The stunning bride Io was absolutely sweet and wonderful, and the strong love between her and Tim kept us all warm and fuzzy! Her impeccable taste was evident in every wedding detail, and when Jill pulled the wrapping off her wedding gown we both gasped… WOW – there could have been no more perfect dress for this lovely lady! Thanks to Jill for having me along, and all the best wishes for only happiness in the future for Io and Tim!

Shoes and rings and bling, oh MY!

bride Io on the stairs before her Napa Valley Wedding

Perfect Dream wedding dress!

Stolen Kisses on a beautiful Napa wedding day

So much love with these two...

At the beginning of the month I did an awesome shoot with Carrie D. Mader and Armando Sarabia in San Francisco! I have been working on these images, and am so excited to share my latest slideshow with my blog readers!!

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A few more from the bridal fashion shoot in San Francisco… One blog post is not enough for these images… there were so many different looks created by Armando Sarabia of Get Your DO Up and so much jewelry styled by Carrie D. Mader that picking a few favorites is impossible! PS… being sick sucks… I want to feel all better so I can finish processing all these images!

Stephanie models bridal jewelry by Carrie D Mader

Sunshine loving Allie in "The Cornelia" from Carrie D. Mader

Simply Gorgeous - Hair & Makeup by Armando Sarabia

It is the most sexy thing when a woman knows what her man loves… This client and I did a whimsical budoir session to create a special valentine to heat up his appetite… For those of you who don’t know, In-and-Out Burger is a local treat that many people in the country have never experienced. Food of love, play on…. Happy Valentine’s Day!!