From Redwoods to Potatoes and Back Again {Engagement Portraits, Wedding Photographer - Eureka, CA}

Stacey did her research. From the Land of Potatoes she searched and searched for wedding photographers behind the Redwood Curtain for her July 2012 nuptials. What all her research didn't tell her before she contacted me about her wedding photography needs, is that she already knew me. It just so happens that our brothers grew up together as best friends from kindergarten through high school. So I am delighted that now we, as the big sisters, will have our own opportunity to form our own friendly relationship! 

Stacey and Justin decided to venture back to her hometown for their upcoming wedding, so once they nailed me down as their photographer, they wasted no time in planning a special trip back from Boise to get their engagement portraits done. Now I knew this gorgeous couple would have no problem creating some magical moments in front of the camera, but it was so cute when we first met up and they expressed how nervous they were about the process. So we broke them in slowly to help ease the jitters, and as you will see, by the end of the night, they were old pros! 

I'm so glad they were willing to embrace their romantic sides because it totally paid off! Stacey and Justin, I cannot wait for your wedding day!

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A Family Engagement {Engagement Portraits, Wedding Photographer-Eureka, CA}

We recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Michelle and Daniel for their engagement portrait session in Scotia, California. This couple has only been engaged since the beginning of March and they have such a refreshing, nonchalant attitude when it comes to their wedding plans. So when it came to choosing their wedding date they figured, "Why wait?" and chose mid-May for their special day.

Their engagement session was no ordinary engagement session, we had a feisty little tagalong name Jordan.  Jordan is Michelle's 6 year old son and was such a fantastic addition to the occasion. It was kind of chilly out and was drizzling on us, conditions that have the potential to make most kids be...well...crabby, frankly, but not Jordan! He took the bull by the horns and gladly hopped into shots, many times coming up with his own ideas for poses.

We all had a good time exploring the little nooks and crannies of Scotia, trying to stay dry, and sharing some laughs. It won't be long now and this cute little family will be gracing my blog again in their wedding photos! :)

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Against all odds...{Engagement Portraits, Wedding Photographer- Eureka, CA}

Ever since the fall, when Heidi & Matt booked us for their July 2011 wedding, we had been trying our darnedest to get an engagement session to happen.  Normally it wouldn't be too difficult to be able to schedule with a couple, but when they have to make the four and a half hour drive from Chico to get to me, it makes it a little tricky. 


First, I believe Matt got the flu, poor guy, and they had to cancel their trip to the coast. Re-scheduled. Then the sky decided to open up and dump a ton of snow onto 299 and prevent them from getting here. Re-re-scheduled. Then, low and behold, Heidi came down with that same flu (thanks for sharing, Matt!) ;) We were beginning to think it just wasn't in the cards for us and we almost gave up on the idea since they knew they probably wouldn't be able to make the jaunt until their wedding rolls around in July.  But since the engagement session is a very important step to us in the entire wedding photography process, we decided that we had to make it work and that perhaps we could schedule a visit to Redding during their Spring Break and meet them part-way, so that's just what we did! 


I bet you think I'm going to say that I ended up with the flu and couldn't make it. Nope, but it did try to rain on our parade! We were lucky enough to have window that morning just long enough to squeeze their portraits in.  It must have been because it was St. Patty's Day! We had fun walking around Turtle Bay and the Sundial Bridge and shared a lot of laughs together. I'm so glad we didn't give up after the first three tries, because we never would have ended up with such wonderful results! Enjoy! :)

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Show Me Them Pearly Whites! {Engagement Portraits, Wedding Photographer-Eureka, CA}

It's not surprising that, as a photographer, people who I am acquainted with in my personal life end up becoming my clients at one time or another. In this case, I would go so far as to say that this particular client and I are intimately acquainted...through my teeth. Now calm down, don't let your imagination run wild! She happens to work as a hygienist at my dentist's office and that dentist just happens to be my sister. Day after day when Stacy goes to work, she has the privilege of being able to stare up at some of my fine art framed on her operatory wall. Lucky girl! ;) So naturally when her sweetheart, Jason, popped the question over this past holiday season she knew that we had to talk wedding and engagement photos! 

Now it was time for a role reversal and for her to actually see ME in action. We got together on one of those freakishly nice February afternoons with a breath-taking sky. We had a good old time buzzing around to a couple different locations and getting even more acquainted, only this time, through my lens. Jason and Stacy were fantastic and a dream to photograph. We all fed off of each other's enthusiasm and ended up with some beautiful and adorable portraits of the two of them. Now I know they're with me when I say that I can't wait until the wedding when we get to do it all over again! 

On a side note, if you're looking for a great dentist and hygienist, call the office of Dr. Trish Barsanti. Say hello to Stacy and tell her you loved her engagement photos! :)

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