Andrew and Karine Make it Official! (Finally!)

Poor Andrew and Karine. I personally know of three separate wedding dates that they booked and arranged. For different reasons the wedding always had to be postponed and most of the time I was unavailable on the new date. Finally, when they settled on November 7th, their venue called them pretty last minute to announce that the residence had been sold and their contract was canceled. Talk about frustrating. Fortunately I had just done a wedding at Foxboro Ranch and I knew it would fit their taste. They drove up, saw it, loved it, booked it. Who wouldn't? I of-course was delighted to return to this amazingly photogenic venue. Their wedding was beautiful - the weather cooperated nicely as did their friends and family who created such a warm atmosphere around them. I was lucky to capture it! Here are some of my faves.

Andrew is a graphic designer and he designed all their stationary. It all was so beautifully coordinated.... and orange and green are my favorite colors so how could I not have loved it all???

Karine's Dad passed a way a few years back and so she pinned charms onto her bouquet with his photo in it so that he'd be with her through the day. Beautiful touch!

This is one of my favorite photos I've ever taken. This is Andrew's parents who I am actually going to do a entire post for. They were SO in love after all these years. Their eyes twinkled when they looked at eachother. It was obvious that they still really enjoyed eachothers company. Right as the ceremony was about to start I peaked my head through the door way and saw them waiting on the couch in the loft to be called to walk down. They were touching hands and whispering to eachother. They had no idea I was there. This was a moment of sincerity with no pomp or pose. I wish I could be so lucky to find a moment like this at every wedding:




After the ceremony they took a few minutes alone together outside. I think this is a spectacular idea. Weddings have a way of rushing by and I think a planned moment of reflection is a great inclusion!


I can't name the ways in which I love this next photo:



Melissa Dunstan was SO kind and generous to lend me this awesome bike to take to the wedding. I have been dying to use one since seeing some of Jose Villa's bicycles at his weddings and this was the perfect prop for these two.











Wedding cake compliments of Andrew's mom!




On a side note - Karine does awesome video production and the video they showed at their wedding was killer. Also check out how they sent out their "save the day" invites. So unique and original!

Cori and Evan Tie the Knot

My August was crazy. I knew if I tried to schedule one more photo session it would too much. Then Cori emailed me and asked if I was available the last weekend of August. I told her I was full. In the meanwhile I discovered that she had a blog where she had documented her dress, the beautiful details she would include in her wedding, and the venue she would have it at. It became clear to me that this wedding was going to be an amazing opportunity for a photographer. Not only that but I realised that we were very like-minded people. SO when she emailed me AGAIN... I couldn't turn her down! I am SO SO SO happy I took this wedding! I felt like I was in the company of old friends. The family was so good to me and God gave them beautiful unexpected weather (I think compliments of your Grandfather putting in a good word for you up there!). Thank you SO much for letting me be a part of your day. Your wedding was so beautiful and unique. I would have to say one of my favorites. Top 3 up there with my own! Here are my favorite shots from the day. I couldn't narrow it down to one post, so in the next week I'll do a post of my favorite rehearsal shots.




Cori lost her grandfather recently and the above garter was very special because her grandmother made it out of her wedding dress. Isn't it gorgeous.

Cori's cousin will probably hate this picture (she doesn't have a trace of a double chin - she's a stunning woman) but I just adore this picture of their grandma so I had to include it!

Cori's mom and sister got really emotional when they saw her all put together.



An old friend's reaction to Cori decending the stairs.


Cori and Evan saw eachother before the ceremony so that we could do photos. I sent them to the other side of the lake to meet and had a series of shots as they approached eachother. Not only was it private - it also made a really cool image!

Only a half hour before it was raining and looked like it would only get darker. Look at the incredible light God gave us!!! Amazing stuff!






Cori walked with her family towards the groom (I loved them... they were a really wonderful bunch!)








Evan's uncle brought his VW "thing" for some shots. I love it. I know it seems like I'm stuck on the headlight/antique car photos right now but AREN'T THEY COOL PROPS!?

The ranch owner let us wonder around the property for some dusk shots.








I can't complete this blog without mentioning the group above. They made for HUNDREDS of interesting and unique photos. Cori and Evan's wedding was "vintage" themed. Their friends fro Tucson arrived all decked out in beautiful photogenic vintage attire. What an awesome bunch! I'll be sharing the reception photos on here soon.