Letty & Jose: A Session from the heart…

I met Letty on facebook through a mutual friend ( Chris Bland ) who has been an incredible cheerleader in her life. After becoming friends on facebook Letty contacted me and asked if I could take some photos of her during this point in her journey, as well as her and her husband Jose. I immediately said , “Yes!”  Unbeknownst to her, I had been asking God for something I could put my whole heart into that would honor my mother’s battle with breast cancer. So when the contact was made,  I saw this as  God’s answer to that prayer and desire of my heart.

When they arrived Mark and I soon found out how amazing this couple is.  The joie de vivre* that they both possess in the face of all they have been through comes shining through. In fact if you look up those words in the French dictionary you would find their photos there! *WINK*

Thank you to Jose for telling us about this song – it’s one of their favorites, and we thought it was perfect for the slideshow! Letty it is so evident as I looked through your photos how much Jose loves and admires you. It touches my soul.  Jose I love how she looked so safe in your arms. It blessed me so much to help put this together for you.

I can only hope this gift to you will bring a blessing to you.

Love to you and yours Letty and Jose (aka Juan lol)!

*Fancy French expression for “the joy of living”



Avio Vineyards Wedding: Angela & Richard

Angela & Richard

June 19, 2010

Avio Vineyards

It was another beautiful Avio Wedding. Richard & Angela had a perfect wedding day! It had been a mild summer all around, but on their day it was especially cool!  I don’t think it got above the mid-70′s all day!

I love the feel of this wedding with all the beautiful color and details that Angela planned.  In choosing Avio Winery they also had the magic of this gem in the Sutter Foothills nestled in some of the most gorgeous scenery and backdrops. The details are everywhere…from the sweetest little books in the getting ready room to the golden flowers along a pathway to the spectacular ceremony site to the wine tasting room that takes you straight to Tuscany!

When the you mix that with the artistry, finesse and deliciousness of  Sogaard Catering, the fun and over the top music expertise of  Chad Stalzer, the beauty of Country Flower Hutch’s touches on the gorgeous flowers to the outrageously beautiful cake from Ingrid Fraser Cakes and all the beauty of friends and family surrounding them I would say this was a  most glorious wedding!

If you know Angela & Richard leave them some blog love and tell them how much fun you had and of course how beautiful they looked!  For every 20 blog comments left on this post over the next week they will earn a free 8×10 print!

Feel free to share this post on your Facebook and encourage everyone to stop by and leave them that blog love!

Angela’s Vendors:

Wedding Site:   Avio Vineyards
D.J.:   Chad Stalzer, Chad Stalzer Productions
Caterer:  Beth Sogaard Catering
Flowers: Country Flower Hutch
Cake: Ingrid Fraser Cakes
Officiant: Rev. Shane McDow

The slideshow is about 14 minutes long, so make sure your speakers are on, sit back and enjoy!!



David Girard Wedding: Kristina & Corey

Kristina & Corey

June 12, 2010

David Girard Vineyard

What a can we say it was such a joy to shoot a wedding when you have all the best things happening…Kristina contacted us way back at the beginning of last year when she started her wedding planning. Love an organized bride and an organized planner!!

The weather was  a little hot, but by the time the reception arrived we had a beautiful breeze! Between all the beautiful table scapes and the really “sweet” candy bar we were constantly clicking away! We loved the way they dressed up the tent with long swaths of fabric that matched her colors.  We had such a great day with Kristina and Corey and about 90 of their close friends and family and a great crew!

We started a new Blog “contest” this year – for every 20 blog comments our couples earn a free 8×10 print! When we posted their sneak peek images up they had 24 comments, so they’ve already earned 1 8×10, and are on their way to more, so share this post on your Facebook and encourage their friends to stop by and leave them some blog love!

Enjoy.

Kristina’s Vendors:

Wedding Site:  David Girard Vineyards
Wedding Planner:  Lora Ward, A Day To Remember
D.J.:   Mike Regan, Mr. D.J. Servivce
Caterer:  Beth Sogaard Catering
Flowers: Shannon Cosgrove-Rivas, Flourish
Tent Draping: Studio B Event Designs

The slideshow is about 13 minutes long, so make sure your speakers are on, sit back and enjoy!!

David Girard Wedding: Morgan and Brandon

Morgan & Brandon

June 5, 2010

David Girard Vineyard

What can we say this was a beautiful wedding top to bottom…One of the treats of the day was when her father arrived in a  Zephyr Convertible to take his daughter to the ceremony site. Wow it was jaw dropping beautiful but not as beautiful as Morgan!

We started a new Blog “contest” this year – for every 20 blog comments our couples earn a free 8×10 print! When we posted their sneak peek images up they had 27 comments, so they’ve already earned 1 8×10, and are on their way to another, so share this post on your Facebook and encourage their friends to stop by and leave them some blog love!

The slideshow is about 13 minutes long, so make sure your speakers are on, sit back and enjoy!!

Morgan’s Vendors:

Wedding Site:  David Girard Vineyards
Wedding Planner:  Catriona , Arcularius Events
D.J.:   Anthony Jurado, The Entertainment Team
Caterer:  All Seasons Catering
Cake:  Cake & Candy Specialties
Tent Draping: Studio B Event Designs

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