Clos la Chance Wedding | A Wicked Wedding!

I love being a wedding photographer, especially when I get to see the window into a couple’s personality by the creative touches they put into their wedding details! I also love when my dear friendtographer, Jacki V comes to town because we have been shooting together for 8 years, and its really like a highly sophisticated synchronized swimming routine minus all the water… I totally love shooting a Clos la Chance Wedding too… The views are breathtaking, and Michele is one of the best venue coordinators in the business!

Clos la Chance Wedding Details

Clos la Chance Wedding Details | Custom Wedding Gown

Clos la Chance Bridal Portraits

Al the beautiful bride

Wedding Ceremony Images

Al & Len say "I Do!"

Cool Wedding guest book!

They used the Grimmerie from Wicked as their guest book...

Wedding Flowers and decor

LOVE the pigs in a blanket and cactus cooler...

Wedding Sunset in Wine Country

amazing sunset...

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Sonoma Napa Wedding Photographer | Hans Fahden Winery Wedding Album

hip, cool wedding photography for Napa and Sonoma brides

Kit & Ginny's Wedding Book

One of my album “babies” goes to its rightful home… I put so much heart and soul into every wedding I photograph, and it doesn’t stop there… This beautiful book went home today… an amazing clouded glass cover with exquisite leather details, and a really beautiful design. Ginny, the lovely bride, took it out of its box, and just looked at the cover and said that would have been enough for her, but continued to glow as she paged through it, commenting on how it totally reflected their style as a couple, and pausing to remember the memories the images invoked. (Gin, you had me smiling from ear to ear with your compliments on my work!) For a peek at the whole Hans Fahden wedding album design, view the slideshow!

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Silverado Country Club Wedding | Napa Wedding Photographer

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!

Silverado Country Club Wedding details

Shoes and rings and bling, oh MY!

Silverado Country Club Mansion stairs

bride Io on the stairs before her Napa Valley Wedding

Perfect Dream wedding dress!

Perfect Dream wedding dress!

Stolen Kisses on a beautiful Napa wedding day

Stolen Kisses on a beautiful Napa wedding day

bride and groom on wedding day at Silverado Country Club, Napa wedding

So much love with these two...

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San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Photography – Get Ready for a New Way to look at Wedding Photography!

Filed under Wine Country Weddings, wedding photography Tags: , — • Written by millcottage @ 12:05 pm
San Francisco Wedding Photography

Something new for the New Year from Mill Cottage Photography

To all the brides who are searching for modern, stylish wedding photography from an award winning professional photographer but are tired of sifting through tons of appointments, coverage options and trying to make sense of all of it in terms of your wedding planning… Mill Cottage Photography has something new for the new year… check back for our announcement!!! Coming really soon… :^P

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V. Sattui Winery Wedding – One of Wine Country’s Best Wedding Venues!!!

Gorgeous Wedding Flowers at V. Sattui Winery

Gorgeous Wedding Flowers at V. Sattui WineryRose Petal Wedding Aisle at V. Sattui Wedding

This beautiful wedding at V. Sattui Winery  was a highlight of the season, … I am completely LOVING all the red rose petals, and the amazing barrel room, and the grounds are incredible, and the soft light, well, just knock me over with a feather… Another gorgeous coverage from the dream team for Shannon Stellmacher Photography! I always have so much fun working with you Shan!! More posts from this wedding: wedding dress details and obsessed with wedding shoes and rings

dancing and snuggling in the Barrel Room at V. Sattui

Best Wedding Officiant at V. Sattui

Wedding Details from V. Sattui

Wedding Details from V. Sattui

Personalized Table Decor for the Barrel Room

Personalized Table Decor for the Barrel Room

Reception Warmth at V. Sattui Winery Wedding

Reception Warmth at V. Sattui Winery Wedding

Wedding Portrait by the Tracks at V. Sattui

Wedding Portrait by the Tracks at V. Sattui

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Hans Fahden Wedding Album Design – Kit & Ginny’s Love Story Book…

Filed under Hans Fahden, album designs, vineyard, wedding photography Tags: — • Written by millcottage @ 5:38 pm
Florals by Passiflora, Paper Goods by Le Petit Papetier

Florals by Passiflora, Paper Goods by Le Petit Papetier

Romantic Wedding Images on the Bridge at Hans Fahden

Romantic Wedding Images on the Bridge at Hans Fahden

Delicious Wedding Dinner in the Cave at Hans Fahden Winery
Delicious Wedding Dinner in the Cave at Hans Fahden Winery

I am so excited to be working on Kit & Ginny’s wedding album design for their Love Story Book!! They got married this summer at the beautiful and amazing Hans Fahden Winery in Calistoga, and their wedding was one of the most beautiful and fun ones of the year!! Here are a couple of spreads of the amazing details… Can’t wait to meet with Gin on Friday to go over the preliminary design together! She’s really creative, and I know we’ll make an amazing book!! Also, don’t miss the original blog post of beautiful Hans Fahden Wedding Images.

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Viansa Winery Wedding – I have a Soft Spot for Sonoma Weddings

Private moments at Viansa Wedding

Private moments at Viansa Wedding

Wedding Details Among the Barrels

Wedding Details Among the Barrels

Viansa Winery
Viansa Winery
my favorite wedding chairs - Chivari!!!

my favorite wedding chairs - Chivari!!!

Wedding Ceremony at Viansa

Wedding Ceremony at Viansa

When I got married a few years back, I looked at many wedding locations in Sonoma! One that came really close to being the wedding venue for us was Viansa, and I always love to shoot weddings there!! Thanks again to Shannon Stellmacher Photography for having me along. Here are some of my favorite images from the day. I particularly love the ceremony location at Viansa… a beautiful Tuscan like courtyard with those big wooden doors as the back drop… amazing. The food is always great, and the wine is delicious – We were in the wine club for many years, and looked forward to our monthly shipment of yumminess!

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Meritage Resort Wedding in the Napa Valley

Napa Valley Wedding Details - love those blue shoes!!

Napa Valley Wedding Details - love those blue shoes!!

The Beautiful Bride at Meritage Resort

The Beautiful Bride at Meritage Resort

Delicious Wedding Dinner at Meritage Resort

Delicious Wedding Dinner at Meritage Resort

Meritage Resort Napa Wedding - Candy Stations

Meritage Resort Napa Wedding - Candy Stations

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 really amazing food… Here they are!!!

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Wedding Ceremony and Reception Music to Our Ears!

Filed under Wedding, wedding photography Tags: , , — • Written by millcottage @ 12:16 pm

I have been very lucky to have seen many very talented musicians at the weddings I photograph! I always photograph them, and you will occasionally catch me moving and grooving… Ok, maybe not just occasionally…

Live music are just another great way to liven up your wedding ceremony and reception if you have the budget for it… If not, some of the most recent weddings I have photographed coordinated their ceremony music with the help of a skillfully crafted iPod play list!

Wedding Musicians

Wedding Musicians

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Nestldown Wedding Photos – Krista & Brett

Filed under Los Gatos, Nestldown Weddings, Wedding, romantic portraits, vintage, wedding photography • Written by millcottage @ 9:54 pm
Nestldown Wedding Bridal Cottage

Nestldown Wedding Bridal Cottage

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, you should check out this amazing property!

 

Nestldown Barn and Nature's Chapel

Nestldown Barn and Nature's Chapel

 

 

 
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Nestldown Wedding Photos – Krista & Brett!

Filed under Los Gatos, Nestldown Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding, vintage, wedding photography • Written by millcottage @ 12:54 am
Nestldown Wedding - Bridesmaids

Nestldown Wedding - Bridesmaids

Nestldown Wedding - Jackets in the Barn

Nestldown Wedding - Jackets in the Barn

Nestldown Wedding Train

Nestldown Wedding Train

Nestldown Wedding Details - Guest Book

Nestldown Wedding Details - Guest Book

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 it takes your breath away. Krista & Brett both greeted me with a resounding happy birthday – so considerate and sweet considering it was THEIR wedding day! Shows you the kind of people they are! Every detail was carefully planned and put into place, and it was just a perfect day! I know I’ll have more images later, but here are some that caught my eye tonight! Enjoy, and much love to you guys! It was seriously an honor to have met you, and captured your day!

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San Francisco Downtown Wedding – Serena & Tim (with AC Image)

Filed under San Francisco, Wedding, antique cars, romantic portraits, wedding photography • Written by millcottage @ 11:33 pm
View of California Street and Kearny from the Carnelian Room

View of California Street and Kearny from the Carnelian Room

I Left My Heart.... in San Francisco

I Left My Heart.... in San Francisco

The Perfect Pair Wedding Program
The Perfect Pair Wedding Program
Carnelian Room Wedding Couple, Mr. & Mrs. Jones!!

Carnelian Room Wedding Couple, Mr. & Mrs. Jones!!

Carnelian Room Wedding Details
Carnelian Room Wedding Details

Can’t believe I am getting a blog post up so quickly, but we were done early, and these favorites totally stood out!! Photographed Serena & Tim’s swanky downtown San Francisco wedding with my friend, Alexis, of AC Image.  This lovely couple was a “perfect pair” and beautiful orchids and pears were themed throughout their beautiful day. So amazing to be back at the Carnelian Room which has the best view of my City by the Bay, the magic place I call home, San Francisco!! 52 floors up on a clear day, and I did think I could see forever! Sweeping views of the Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower, Alcatraz, Sts. Peter and Paul – I never get tired of seeing these picture-postcards! Congratulations to Serena & Tim, and many happy years together!

Blessings, Kim

The ghost-like figures on the top of the building in the yellow taxi image are often referred to as “the goddesses” or the “Corporate Goddesses,” and are the work of the very interesting sculptor Muriel Castanis. A few weeks ago while celebrating a friend’s birthday in San Francisco, we saw this building from the other side, and wondered what the story was with these ethereal figures… There are several of them that go all around the building, and I am glad I now know more about the story.

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San Francisco Wedding Photographer – My afternoon at Amy Kuschel Bridal Salon!

Filed under Amy Kuschel Bridal Salon, San Francisco, wedding gown, wedding jewelry, wedding photography • Written by millcottage @ 4:41 am

When my friend Carrie of Carrie D. Mader Designs dropped me a note through facebook that she was having a trunk show at the amazingly beautiful Salon of internationally known bridal gown designer Amy Kuschel, I couldn’t resist dropping in with my camera bag in tow… on the 5th Floor of a historic San Francisco building bathed in rays of afternoon window light, I had such a great time capturing a few images that showcased some of Amy’s amazing wedding dress designs and Carrie’s incredible bridal jewelry (which like all great marriages is a match made in heaven!) Thanks so much to Amy for letting us borrow her fabulous consultants for a couple of these phenomenal shots! Ladies, this salon is a calm, spacious heavenly spot to shop for your wedding gown, and even have the chance to be fitted by the designer herself. Highly recommend it to anyone you know who is getting married! You will indeed feel like a princess, and these gowns are amazing, not to mention the service from the sweetest and most knowledgeable bridal consultants who graciously modeled for us! Gowns from top to bottom: Hepburn, Muse & Margherita
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San Francisco Wedding Photographer's Website is NEW!!

Filed under Mill Cottage, Wedding, website, wedding photography • Written by millcottage @ 8:52 pm


I am so flippin’ excited!! As if processing 25 portrait sessions, preparing to lecture photographers on album design at Golden Gate School of Professional Photography, living in the whirlwind of a 2 year old, and running a successful business… My new wedding photography website went live yesterday!!!! It is so fun to see wedding images from so many of my clients, and you should go check it out because some of the images got a whole new treatment that you have never seen… I love everything about weddings and wedding photography – the amazing details, flowers of our wildest dreams, succulent meals, sweetest ever wedding cakes, friends, family, love drama (rarely…!), exquisite wedding dresses, handsome formal wear, cultural traditions, music, dancing, and all around good times!!! I think it shows in this new website showcase… if you know of anyone who is getting married, please send them to look at the site! There are great ideas, wonderful recommended vendors, and hopefully I will get to capture their wedding day memories and preserve them for the rest of their lives!! The website can be viewed at www.millcottagephoto.com!

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