Here's what's going on at the Mill Cottage Photography Studio, and in my life in General! Just pull up a comfy chair, and relax while you check out the latest adventures and images, photography tips and education, and the antics of our son, Josh!
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Every year on my birthday weekend since I became a wedding photographer I always like to photograph a wedding! I know it might sound weird to want to work on your own birthday, but wedding photography is one of my favorite things to do, so why not pick an enjoyable thing to do, and celebrate...
When I first met Lisa & Ruben they had already booked me to photograph their July 2010 wedding at Ralston Hall… They graciously volunteered to model for a workshop I was teaching, and it was a very rainy day! They did a fantastic job modeling (not an easy task to be “relaxed” in front of so...
I had a bit of a cranky day today… no patience, not enough sleep, who knows what else. The afternoon rolled around and I headed out for my session with Spencer knowing that it would be great to see him again, but feeling a bit tired, still grumpy, and wondering where my inspiration would come from. You know...
What an amazing time we had creating this styled shoot! My incredible stylist, Carrie D. Mader, pulled together exactly the right mix of things to convey exactly the sentiments of the session… this is the inspiration board… actual images coming soon!
Au Revoir Ma Cherie by millcottage featuring Rebecca Taylor dresses
Can I just say how much I love photographing these modern, stylish weddings! I am having a blast processing images from this weekend’s weddings, and these just stuck out to me for obvious reasons… Such fun details, and a couple that is so adorably in love… xoxo hubba hubba… (and for the geek in all...
I love fashion & boudoir photography, and love to teach, so we put together a workshop for photographers this past weekend in San Francisco, and WOW, it was fantastic! Thanks to all our attendees, our beautiful models, the fantastic makeup and hair by Armando Sarabia, a spectacular Presidential Suite at the Wyndham Canterbury Hotel in...
Wine Country wedding season is about to kick in and I can’t wait to photograph my first wedding of the season in Sonoma in a couple of weeks. Before things get too busy it was nice to have a free weekend to head out with my hubby and check out Wineroad in the Russian River wine country and...
Many of you may know that I received my Photographic Craftsman degree last year, which is one of the highest recognitions for speaking, writing, or mentoring on photography; & positions the photographer as an authority in the industry. It is awarded in recognition of service to the profession as an orator, author, or mentor. I...
I still have plenty of film in the fridge from the early days in my business when I shot wedding photography on film! I did love my beautiful Mamiya RB 67, and the several wonderful lenses I have for it, as well as liking the anticipation of waiting for a roll of film to be...
Finally getting another few minutes to post some wedding images from an amazing wedding I shot this summer with Shannon Stellmacher Photography. It was such a gorgeous Napa day, and the couple was incredible as well! I love the Meritage Resort - it is simply stunning… warm Tuscan colors, great cave, and beautiful accomodations. Oh, and...
Had a couple more images to add…Nestldown Weddings are just pure magic… I adore the small gauge railroad, the fantasy garden, the tremendous natural chapel in the redwoods, the London black taxi, and the staff and service is unrivaled! If you are looking for a place to celebrate your wedding and beautiful California natural surroundings,...
Ok, I know I go on and on about how wonderful my clients are, but seriously… I knew I wanted to photograph Krista & Brett’s wedding the first moment I spoke to Krista last November. A perfect day in Los Gatos – Nestldown’s virtues were in great form… they keep the property so beautiful that...
You know how you go and stop in the silly tourist things, and plunk around in there? Well, this image made me so glad we stopped. Genoa, Nevada – the oldest settlement in Nevada – and has a nice park with some historic things to see. Josh decided to get a job cooking on the...
Ok, it’s 2AM, and I just can’t seem to wind down! Today was a fabulous day, and the friends and families of Laura & Al are simply awesome. I will blog more about the beautiful details of the wedding later, but had to share this shot! We had a real Godfather thing going on today…...
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