I don’t get to photograph weddings like this very often. Amy and Chris had nine of their close family gather for a wedding in the wine country of Santa Ynez, California. I enjoyed the experience of such an intimate setting. Amy and I have been friends for a long time and I am so happy for her, Chris and their sons.
I would like to dedicate this to the memory of Amy’s dad, Terry. He was unable to attend the wedding and then passed away last year. He was very much in the thoughts of everyone in attendance. Your daughter was beautiful on her wedding day.

Noteworthy:
Hair and makeup artist: Tracy LeBard Spa èlan
Wedding Venue: Santa Ynez Inn
Reception: Trattoria Grappolo
Cake: Solvang Bakery
Bouquet: Renae’s Bouquet
Dress: BCBG Max Azria
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

I have known Erica and her sister Jessica ever since Erica was in middle school and we have always been great friends! So it was exciting and such an honor when I got a message on Facebook asking if I was available to shoot Charles and Erica’s wedding at the Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. It was a gorgeous wedding with a Fall theme and tons of DIY details including ostrich and peacock feathers. It’s so much fun to be a part of weddings and when it is a long time friend, that makes it even better. I’m so happy for Erica and Charles and thankful that I was there to capture the good times at their wedding!

Noteworthy:
Flowers and Makeup: Erica Golay
Hair Stylist: Sherita Leslie
Venue: The Factory at Franklin
The Dress: Mia Solano
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jasmine’s B2
Bridal boutique: The Spoiled Lady
DJ, Photobooth, and bubbles: Party Patrol Mobile Entertainment
Catering, Cake, Coordination: Beth Anne’s Beautiful Weddings

Vanessa + Brenan were married last weekend in Wichita Kansas at Botanica, the Wichita Gardens. It was great to see Vanessa and Brenan again and join them for their beautiful outdoor wedding. It was also cool to see Ricky and Reema there! It is an honor when friends of past wedding clients choose me to photograph their wedding and I have the opportunity to document an expanding circle of friends. I enjoyed every bit of the weekend, even if it was HOT! Vanessa and Brenan are totally in love and such a nice couple. It is great to see them together and to see how much they both care for Brenan’s daughter Calyn. Photography was a valued priority to them and they completely let me into their world as I photographed the wedding, celebrated with them at their reception and then a Day After session in Old Town Wichita.

Noteworthy:
Venue: Botanica, the Wichita Gardens
Bouquet: Wichita Flower Factory
Day After: The Hotel at Old Town and at the Keeper of the Plains monument and footbridge.