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Oct . 2 . 2012

Natalie & J.R.’s Wedding at the Bridges, San Ramon CA

Here’s just a little taste of a wedding I’ve been looking forward to for a full year. Ever since their engagement session with their cats last year I knew that this wedding was going to be a special treat. From the moment I walked into her room at the hotel I couldn’t help but notice what everyone else already had… Natalie was literally glowing with happiness… and it continued all day. I think its possible for two people to each receive the best gift of their life when they get married, and on this day the two of them did.

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Sep . 18 . 2012

Rachel and Greg’s Wedding, Chicago IL

For me, Greg and Rachel’s wedding felt like home-coming. After leaving the Chicago area post-college six years ago, it’s been a desire of mine to return to shoot a wedding for a while now. And this was as perfect as I could have hoped. When Greg called me up and asked if I’d want to be a part of his wedding I was thrilled. Not only would some of my best friends be his groomsmen but the whole weekend was set to be a blast. He was on my freshman hall 11 years ago, and Rachel and I shared a lot of mutual friends (one of her bridesmaids traveled Europe with me one summer back in our golden youth). The vision behind their wedding was hyper-local, to have everything in their neighborhood. I walked from where the guys were getting ready to Rachel’s, we walked over to the Church, and then everyone in attendance walked from the church to the reception hall in one giant accordion-lead parade. Awesome. I love you Chicago.

Gratitude and peace to all who made this a perfect weekend, and a perfect wedding day.

this is how you do a first dance….

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R Steiny

I’ll bet I know what’s really happening in the ironing picture… Mitch is going “no, no you need to fold it like this. Um… OK”.

Dorothy Sabarese

The pictures tell it all!!!! What a great wedding, day, and couple. Love mom:)

Sep . 12 . 2012

Lindsey & Alex, Quivira Winery, Healdsburg CA

I love spending the day shooting winery weddings in Sonoma. Lindsey and Alex put together a beautiful, relaxed, and elegant wedding that celebrated them and their families perfectly. Lindsey’s easy grace, and Alex’s dry sense of humor- coupled with both their talents in planning and organization made this day as smooth as butter, and as fun as a walk in the vineyards with a glass of wine… which I guess it was. As I walked around the outdoor dinner following the ceremony, everywhere I looked people were laughing and enjoying themselves. Every single face was lit with happiness and I had a little out of body experience seeing each and every guest’s face lit up with joy. What a pleasure to be invited along. Thanks guys!

My gratitude goes to Marisa at So Eventful and Jana of  Quivira Vineyards for doing such an extraordinary job organizing, running, and hosting such a beautiful event. Thank you!

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