Kira & Travis New Clairvaux Engagement Session - Vina, CA.

When I met Kira & Travis for their wedding consultation, I quickly grew fond of the couple. There was just something about the way they looked at each other that convinced me that they were going to be a joy to photograph. For their engagement session, they wanted to take their photos at the New Clairvaux Winery in Vina, CA, which is also home to a Monastery. Travis called to confirm that it would be okay to do the photos there and they said yes, but we would have to be done before the gates closed.

Hoping for warmer weather, we decided to meet a little later in afternoon. Since the gates to the Winery would close at sunset, we knew we had to work fast. We spent some time photographing in the vineyard and around the areas open to the public. One of the coolest things about their location choice is The Abbey. The architecture of this building is so classic and romantic it was the perfect location for Kira & Travis's engagement photos. The entire session, I was in awe of how cute these two are.

I am so excited to share these engagement photos. Congratulations, Kira & Travis! I look forward to your wedding day.

Maggie & Alan's Wedding Day - Canyon Oaks Country Club, Chico CA.

As Maggie and Alan's wedding date approached and the weather reports came out, we all prepared for a wet wedding with plastic baggies for the camera gear and umbrellas for the couple. While it did rain quite a bit, they had chosen a venue, Canyon Oaks Country Club, with both an indoor and outdoor options so it all worked out. Luckily, the rain stopped several times throughout the day which gave us just enough time to run outside for some outdoor shots, which is something the couple really wanted. Although foul weather can cause problems for any event, it can also bring amazing opportunities for some unique shots: like the rainbow that materialized just after the ceremony. It was a special moment for everyone to see the newlyweds kiss under the rainbow.

I had so much fun photographing this wedding day and we managed to stay dry while getting the bride and groom their outside photos. Congratulations to the newlyweds, Maggie & Alan. I am so excited to share your magical day!