Maria & Bryce's Wedding | September 2018
Maria and Bryce were married in early September in a small town outside of Placerville. The couple opted not to have engagement photos done, but I suggested we meet up a week or so before their big day at their wedding venue. I love meeting each couple in person before their wedding day. It gives me a chance to get to know them a little better, both individually and as a couple, walk through the venue with them, and talk about the plans they’ve made for their special day.
And then when the wedding day arrives, the couple is more comfortable with me (which is SO important!), and I’m more relaxed and excited as well.
Maria & Bryce’s wedding day was filled with smiling and laughing and celebrating…all while sporting Converse tennis shoes! :-)
The soundtrack to the reception was today’s country music (I was in heaven — if you know me, you know I adore country music). I enjoyed capturing the first dances, as I always do, but my favorite part of the reception was when one of the young guests, a girl of maybe eight, started a dance-off with one of the groomsmen. Both of them had impressive moves — it was awesome! They even started breakdancing…say what?! So cool.
And then surprise! At the very end of the evening, as if not to be outdone, the groom broke out his breakdancing moves — and you guessed it — the crowd went wild!
Congrats, Maria & Bryce!
Second Shooting | Nevada City, CA
In March, I had the opportunity to second shoot for wedding photographer Athena Kalindi (@athenakalindi) at the Miner's Foundry in Nevada City. (Did you know Nevada City is a destination wedding location? I had no idea!)
I'd never been inside the foundry before, but after seeing it online and in person, I get why it is booked nearly every weekend for weddings and events.
Not only is the inside of the venue special, but there are a handful of cool exterior walls -- perfect for photo ops of the bride and groom.
A big thanks to Athena for allowing me to shadow her and shoot with her. She was so kind and patience, and unbelievably generous with her knowledge of wedding photography. (I now use my DOF preview button to quickly and easily change my focus settings, thanks to her!)
I'll be second shooting again in June -- this time up in Tahoe.
Second Shooting | Loomis, CA
I'm so thankful for opportunities like this to learn more about wedding photography.
This past summer, I had the pleasure of second shooting for wedding photographer Colleen Riley. Here are a few of my favorite images from that July day!
I hope to photograph a few weddings this year, too.