Kevin and Kari’s retro-stylish engagement session
We met up with Kevin and Kari in Capitol Park on a beautiful, warm Sunday evening. From the moment we saw them walking up in their adorably stylish outfits, to the way we saw them make each other laugh right from the very first photo, we knew were in for a fun time. These two are a riot!
I LOVE this picture! I think it epitomizes Kevin and Kari. In love, fun, and constantly laughing with each other.
As you can see, that face came up many times during the session…
The next place we went was the grocery store just a block or two away. You see, Kari’s dad and grandfather, and Kevin’s grandfather are all grocers and it’s a big part of both of their families. The building has this amazing mural which was just perfect for the two of them!
To top the evening off, we went to The Shady Lady, the scene of Kevin and Kari’s first date. We had so much fun shooting in there!
Love this one! Kevin and Kari getting married at the Citizen Hotel later this year and are going to have a little bit of Mad Men infusion. They even did a Mad Men save the date, and they asked us to get a photo of the same pose.
Kevin and Kari are a fun happy couple, but I couldn’t resist a moody photo like this one. So much hotness.
It wouldn’t be a shoot at a bar without a couple of drinks!
Kevin and Kari, we had the best time with you! We are sooo excited for your wedding later this year!
Luis and Lizeth are married! (teaser)
Luis and Lizeth’s Mexican Cinco de Mayo wedding was definitely the most colorful wedding we’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing! This amazing couple put so much work and heart in to creating an amazing celebration for their friends and family. Today I’ve got just a little teaser to share but I can’t wait to share the WHOLE thing, including the awesome save the dates, invitations and programs we designed! More to come soon!
Britni, the survivor
Today, we are happy to share something very special and close to our hearts. We met Britni a few years ago when we were just starting out in our wedding photography business. Britni was the event coordinator at Catta Verdera Country Club and we met when we shot one of our first weddings there. She was absolutely the sweetest, kindest person in the world and was such a champion for us and our photography. It was always such a joy to work with her every time, and her belief in us gave us confidence. We were heartbroken when we learned she had left her position there and even more so when we learned the reason why. Britni had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It was such a shock to learn that this had happened to someone so young and vibrant. She received treatments last year and everything seemed like it was going well and she was on her way to a recovery. Then, just recently she found out that the treatments were unsuccessful and she’d need to undergo chemotherapy and this time, she’d lose her hair.
She emailed Geoff and I to take some portraits with her boyfriend, Nick, and his son, Nicholas before chemo. Also Nick and Nicholas were going shave their heads with Britni and she wanted to get an after picture too. Of course we were so happy to do this for her! In fact we offered to come and photograph the shaving too (we called it the “Shave Party”!). We met up on a Thursday for the portraits, fittingly at Catta Verdera, where Britni and Nick met. We asked how their week had been and Britni joyously announced that Nick had proposed and they were getting married on Monday! We were so happy for them!
Brinti is such a beauty and manages to stay SO positive all the time!
Nicholas is one adorable ball of energy!
A little ove a week later we went to Britni and Nick’s home for the shave party! Here is our obligatory “before” picture!
Little Nicholas was next.
An then it was Britni’s turn…
When it was time for the last hairs to go, Britni took the reins.
I think she looks even more beautiful.
We also put together a little video of the whole thing!
Britni, we cannot thank you enough for asking us to capture something so immensely special. Thank you for letting us share your story. Readers, Britni has kept a diary of her journey with cancer at her blog, The Princess and the “C”. Please send all of your thoughts, wishes, and support for a speedy recovery. We love you Britni!
COMMENTS…show some love!
Kelly Leitner: Such a touching shoot; truly beautiful.
Jessica Angell: This was so beautiful. I got so teary eyed at the shaving pictures. Good luck to Britni and her family. You guys are beautiful.
Shani: Beautiful! Inside, out and sideway! I wish Britni a full and speedy recovery!
Renee: This was seriously the most touching shoot!!! I wish Britni the best. You can feel her personality in these photos.
Autumn: This is so beautiful and very touching. I think Britni looks beautiful, and her courage and strength are shining through these pictures. Good luck to her and her family.
Kasia Sevier: Must say, this made me tear up a bit! Britni is still amazingly gorgeous with her shaved head! She is totally going to rock this look! Prayers for a fullo recovery!
Holly: Great, great work you guys.
Lori: Thanks for sharing Britni's story. Her eyes, while beautiful in all photos, just seem to reach out and touch you from the photos where she has really short hair. Good luck, strength and wishes for a long and healthy life to her...
Cate O'Malley: Beautiful and courageous ... all three of them.
Cindy: Thank you for sharing this amazing event. Britni...you are so beautiful! Stay strong. Sending healing wishes your way.
Oanh: I love looking at local artistic/photographers because I too love taking pictures. So when I came upon this session, it literally brought me to tears. You guys did an amazing job. I love how you capture the moment so well. You guys are definitely on my list of favorites.
Anne Johnson: I definitely cried at this post. You guys have captured such a hard and difficult time in a family's life so beautifully. You've made it a celebration rather than a tragedy. Amazing job.
Girlfriend shoot at the Phoenix Hotel
I’m so excited to share something a little fun and different today! Megan, one of our brides who is getting married this June (yay!), contacted me a little while ago about a fun idea she had. She wanted to do photo shoot with her best girlfriends and she had the fantastic idea to go to San Francisco and dress up for some “Sex and the City” inspired photos. I was so down! We had a blast with the girls being fun and fashionable. Megan found this amazing place for the shoot at the Phoenix Hotel. How cool is the “Be Amazing” sign above the bar?!
Here is the lovely Megan herself! So stylish.
After we’d shot around the bar and restaurant, we headed out to the patio, which is SO COLORFUL! I was in heaven!
All of the girls were so much fun to photograph.
Our session would not have been complete without some little black dresses and some shots in the city after dark!
COMMENTS…show some love!
Meg Priley: YEAY! So fun and SO amazing! Thank you for capturing a fun night out with me and my best ladies! <3
Kelly Reavis: Those 2 extra chairs at the bar.... were those for Jani & I? You all ARE AMAZING! Megs... best legs ever! Whitney, love your shoes you're wearing at the pool photos... I want them!
Kelly Reavis: Oh, forgot to mention, you all look like a bunch of super f'n models! Hate you!!!!!!
Whitney Roe: These are all so AMAZING! Thank you for capturing us all so beautifully! Kelly - you can borrow the shoes anytime! ;) XO
Brian and Julie’s Sacramento engagement session
We are so excited to be a part of Brian and Julie’s wedding! I’ve known Brian for a several years now, we met in my early Apple days. I’m so happy he met Julie and that they are getting married! We met up with Brian and Julie at their house in Midtown and then went to our first stop. Julie was eager to get a photo with the Boulevard Park sign, a very iconic street in midtown. Fun Fact: In early Sacramento days, the Boulevard Park area used to be a race track!
The next place Julie and Brian wanted to go was beautiful Capitol Park where the rose garden was in full bloom. So pretty!
Isn’t Julie the cutest?
The we headed out to the lovely Old Sacramento riverfront.
And we finished things off with an epic sunset shot!
COMMENTS…show some love!
Beth and Steve Venable: Congratulations Kari and Kevin. We wish you both all the happiness and joy in the world.You were a little tiny girl at our wedding, I'll never forget how much you loved wedding dresses. Many Blessings to both of you! XO
tina brier: great photos. you look so happy. Congrats!!
Kevin,s Mom: I love Kevin and Kari! I love the photos and can't wait for the rest of their love story to unfold! Mom