Kayla at White Willow

Last week, I posted this stunning bride at one lovely location.  But we actually took her to two places for her bridals!  This second one, White Willow, has long been a favorite of mine.

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Kayla at Manderley

Yesterday I had the opportunity to take bridal portraits of a beautiful young woman.  We chose two different locations for this session.  I'll post the ones from our second location later, but this first one was charming!

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Lady With Her Pearls

Every now and then it's fun to catch a few shots with a more costumed feel to them.  This charming young woman decided to go with the classic string-of-pearls look.

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Whipple Anniversary

Today marks the 2-year anniversary of an absolutely sweet and adorable couple.  Their wedding took place in Oakland, California and I am so happy to wish them HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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Little Black Dress

Every woman needs a classic "little black dress."

This young model was a joy to work with.  A dancer, quiet and sweet, with a beautiful smile.  The full package.  We had a great time with her session!

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On My Parents' Wedding Anniversary

For nearly thirty years, sitting on the shelf in our living room was a small white book.  Inside were dozens of 5X7 photos from my parents' wedding day.

I cannot begin to count the number of times I looked through that album!  It was one of my favorite books.  I loved everything: the dress, the flowers, the cake...and especially the joyously smiling faces of both Bride and Groom.

Those memories are precious.  I wasn't there, it wasn't my own memory.  But I almost felt like I was at times -- those images captured so many aspects of that happy, happy day.  For that is what photographs are meant to do.  They are tangible memories.  Past moments brought back to the present.  Each photo has its own story attached.

Now I am the wedding photographer, capturing other brides' stories.  And somehow, every time I photograph a new wedding celebration, I still think of that little white book that I pulled from the shelf day after day.

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