Justin + Rianne | Married

It was a warm, beautiful day at the Oak Leigh Wedding Gardens in Fair Oaks, California.  The bride arrived and was glowing with excitement, filling the room with happiness. This was the day that she would marry the man of her dreams and promise forever! The make up and hair accessories were set out, the dress was hung waiting for its big debut. From the guest table, to the toasting glasses, Rianne had left a mark on each part of her wedding with touches of the love she shares with Justin. With the isle lined with rose petals, twinkle lights in the trees, and happy starry-eyed guests, these two made the ultimate promise. What a GORGEOUS couple that Justin and Rianne make! So glad that I could be a part of their special day :) Congratulations and hope you two had a blast on your Hawaiian Honeymoon!! Enjoy some of my favorite memories from this special day!

 

First Look!!!!

Fab Friday | 2nd Shooting for Jamie Jones Photography

Glancing through Pursuit31, I came across a post saying that someone's friend was shooting a wedding in the San Jose area and was offering a second shooting position. I immediately emailed the photographer and prayed that I would get a response...and later that day I DID!! Jamie sent me all the details and I scribbled it into my teal planner. I spent the next few days swooning over her website and blog! Her work is UH-MAZING!! And did I mention that she is based out of Portland, Oregon?! And she is coming to California to shoot a wedding?! Talk about intimidating!! The closer it got to that Saturday morning, the more nervous I got...I have only shot one wedding; ONE wedding. What if I am terrible? What if she doesn't like me? What if I screw something up really, really bad?...

On the morning of the wedding, I arrived to the salon in Fremont, Ca. Palms sweaty and gut turning, I took a few deep breaths, whispered a prayer, and walked through the door where I met the bridal party and the photographer, Mrs. Jamie Jones! After introductions, Jamie and I sat down and reviewed the day's schedule. She was so sweet and fun in those first few minutes of chatting with her that I knew it was going to be a fun and rewarding day.

I had such an awesome time learning from Jamie throughout the day. Being able to watch how she interacts with her clients, her techniques in posing, and her incredible style shine through the couples special moments on their wedding day is a TRUE INSPIRATION!! (check out her blog post from Joel + Anna's Wedding!!)

Thank you Jamie for allowing me to follow you around, ask you numerous questions, put up with my driving skills, and for laughing with me (or at me lol) when my dress came undone. Yes folks, ya read it right....my zipper busted open at dinner....EPIC FAIL.

Enjoy some images from my day with Jamie; one that I will remember as one of the most fun, rewarding, and embarrassing learning experiences yet! And here's to many more of them!! :)