My little bro is married

First my little bro graduated as documented in this way earlier posting of "My little bro is a college graduate" and now I get to blog about his wedding. They had fun and simple, "bellies hangin' out" kind of wedding at my aunt's house on the Central Coast with just our combined little families. It was perfect.
This is just another great reason why I love my job as a photographer. I get to document special events for those close to me. That's when this job goes on to a whole other level of meaning for me wrapped in even more emotions.
Yes, it was a bit difficult being Maid of Honor and Photographer so I couldn't get all the shots I wanted but I wouldn't have let any other person(s) do either job(s).

Beautiful Pismo Beach, Ca.

Charlotte Elizabeth

Last weekend was my busy kick off to wedding season. I managed to shoot two weddings and a portrait session all in a span of three days. Not to mention there was over 1000 miles of flying and driving in between.
I'll post the weddings later but I wanted to start off with some images of adorable and smart Charlotte. She wanted me to take pictures of her hula hooping which I thought was a cute idea for an action portrait session.

Jennifer & Tom - Engaged

Jennifer and Tom met one night and he let this beauty get away. Her friend gave them a second chance to re-connect. He let her get away, again. As fate may have it they ran into each other. He didn't let her get away this time. Phew. I know SF is a really small city but how many chances do we really get to have these fleeting opportunities and then act on them? I think they're meant to be and these pictures just clarify it. Such a cute couple.

Vicki & Craig - Carmel-by-the-Sea, Ca.

This post is a little late since it was the last wedding of last season and now I'm getting ready for the 2009 season. But like I said my one and only resolution this year is to be more grateful so I need to say a few words about this amazing wedding that I was fortunate to be a part of.
I just can't believe I've had the good fortune to be a part of three weddings in beautiful Carmel/Monterey area. Carmel-by-the-Sea is not your typical California beach town, can't you tell by the name? Not just Carmel, but Carmel-by-the-Sea please. The landscape is rocky and dramatic and is often foggy in the summer, but nonetheless a really beautiful charming town. In fact Craig and Vicki decided to get married there instead of where they live, the Bahamas!
This wedding was probably the most intimate of the year, only about 20 guests. We were able to spend a lot of time with this couple so we drove around looking for locations to shoot. We took pictures beforehand at the state beach and then again the next day at the uber secluded and modern Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. They even got in the cliff side jacuzzi at the Inn fully dressed without much persuasion. Now that's taking advantage of their locations to the fullest. What a way to end the season. Here are some of the highlights.

Shelley & John - San Ramon, Ca

Oh how sweet and down to earth Shelley and John were! I new the minute I met them that I wanted to be their wedding photographer.
This couple was helping set up decorations minutes before they walked down the isle while greeting guests and family members. Never have I seen such a calm, cool, and collected couple on their wedding day. It was a great night and I feel that their happy and stress-free attitude had such a major part in it