April 9, 2015

Tahoe Mountain Club - White Rabbit Easter Brunch 2015

This year for Easter I got to photograph a one of a kind Easter Brunch hosted by Tahoe Mountain Club for all their members. What made this event unique compared with other brunches was the theme: Alice in Wonderland. The decorations were so cute and there was all sorts of fun and games to be played around every corner, including a mad hatter workshop where the kids and families were able to decorate their own personal hats! Everyone had to be sure not to step on the mome raths when entering into the workshop. In the room next door was the Queen of Hearts garden with multiple creative carnival-style games, including royal court croquet where there were lawn flamingos on croquet mallets and an "off with her head" bean bag toss!

Of course, an Easter brunch wouldn't be a brunch without amazing food and family time. Each family had their own table and centerpieces with their names on them really making this a personal event. As guests arrived they were immediately greeted by the amazing coordinator, Kendra, and mimosas were served. There was a row of cards each displaying a different Alice in Wonderland character - whoever picked up the walrus would get oysters during brunch as a total surprise. Everything looked and smelled amazing and since we were basically treated like family, let me say, we got a plate and it was delicious!

To top off this amazing Easter event there was, of course, an Easter Bunny with her basket filled with jelly beans as well as your traditional egg hunt. 750 eggs were spread across the pavilion's back lawn and playground for all kids to hunt. Separated in age groups, the kids ran and gathered eggs filled with candy until all baskets and baggies were full of colorful eggs.

This was truly a one of a kind family event hosted by an amazing team of professional and talented people! Happy Easter everyone and I am excited to share this joyous day!

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April 2, 2015

Shelby & Whyatt's Engagement Session

There is something so amazing about this couple. Shelby & Whyatt are honestly the nicest people. You can tell that they live each moment enjoying each other's company and their personalties are infectious. I am so lucky to know these two and even more lucky to be their photographer!

Up for anything, we decided we would make our way towards their wedding venue in Nevada City for their engagement session. Not knowing for sure what we would find in that area, we stopped at a cute park along the way. Sharing a love for sports, the duo brought along a few fun props to play with as well as their two dogs.

Congratulations, Shelby & Whyatt, on your engagement! I cannot wait to celebrate and document your special day! This is such an amazing time in your lives - remember to take it all in. Here are my favorite images from our time together.

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