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I’ve had a pretty exciting June this year. I photographed Melissa & Greg, Nallely & Erick and Jesse & James. These couples were ideal clients because each had things happening on their wedding day that could have negative effects at any wedding but each couple took these bumps on the road in stride and decided to make their wedding day fun no matter what.

Melissa & Greg got married in the middle of a June rainstorm, the weather has been crazy here in Sacramento the last couple of weeks. June days typically are warm and pretty, great for an outdoor wedding, but this month the weather has been less than typical. The wind and rain was so strong that the wedding ceremony had to be moved inside and the tent felt like it was going to blow over at times. However, as soon as Melissa & Greg exchanged their vows the rain and wind stopped and made it possible for some great bridal portraits; it was like magic.

Nallely & Erick dreamed of getting married on the bay. When they hired me the plan was that they were going to exchanged their vows on shore of Tiburon in Marin County. However that morning it was raining hard, so much so that I trouble driving as I made my way down highway 80 to San Francisco. Nallely chose not to let the rain damped her wedding day and walk down the streets of Embarcadero in her wedding dress and like Melissa and Greg’s wedding the rain stopped after the bride and groom exchanged their vows. We had so much fun but don’t take my word for it, this is what they had to say.

The opposite happened with Jesse and James. Every time we meet prior to their wedding day it rained, but the day of their wedding has warm and beautiful. All was well but she showed up to the church an hour late because the limo broke down on its’ way to pick her up. That didn’t get in their way, they said their “I Do’s” and party all night long.

I had fun at these weddings and now I’m editing while dealing with a puppy and getting ready for the Folsom Bridal Show.

ps Look at my Spanish Blog

Today the house is buzzing with pictures, lights and wedding albums; even my little one is in the mix. We always get excited when making new friends and the Dream Wedding Bridal Show at Cal Expo on February 20th 2011 is the best place to make new friends. Last year was our first year at the Dream Wedding Show at Cal Expo and it was a blast. To be surrounded by the best wedding vendors that Sacramento has to offer is the best. Last year show was great and we booked a few weddings on the spot and this year we aim to do the same. Please come by and meet us, look at our price list and take advantage of our 2011 Dream Wedding Show Sale.

CAL EXPO

1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento CA 95815

Spring and summer are the most popular wedding seasons. However, you can still get the most out of your wedding budget when you schedule your wedding on a weekday. For Bridal parties that decide to book their wedding during the week, I am offering 10% off my wedding collections for weddings celebrations that are booked from Sunday – Friday, when booking from March 1st – October 31st.

Getting married in the off-season may be very cost-effective. A fall or winter wedding not only gives you beautiful decorating themes to work with, but also offers more affordable venue and vendor options. In order to get the most out of your wedding budget I’m offering 10% off my wedding collections for weddings celebrations that are booked from Sunday – Saturday, when booking from November 1st – February 28th.

For more information feel free to visit my booth at the Dream Wedding Show

Hay muchos grandes fotógrafos aquí en Sacramento, pero lo que me he dado cuenta que muchos no hablan español. Sé lo importante que es contar con un fotógrafo que habla en un idioma que su familia entienda. Si usted está buscando un fotógrafo que habla español por favor, ven a verme en CalExpo el 28 de febrero de 2010 en el Dream Wedding Show.

“When I was in 3rd grade, at recess my teacher asked me to draw a big collage of the school for a retiring teacher. I was the only kid in the class at recess working on it. During the recess, that retired teacher brought a camera to class for his party. When he showed me it and said, “you might like this thing.” and I did. That’s when I knew. Everything just came naturally and the rest is history.What was your first camera? I believe it was either a Concord 110 or a Hanimex 110 camera – All I know is that it was pink!“

Go to www.sacramentopug.wordpress.com for the full interview

I wanted to let everyone know that My buddy Rose Koogler has entered a portrait to the National Charity Model Search. I’m sure most of my photo buddies are familiar with this promotion that ran along with Sandy’s Tots 2 Teens seminar.

As of March 25, Lola’s portrait was in third place in the Sacramento Region! This is very exciting because if Lola wins first place in the Sacramento Region she will place as a finalist for the national prize. Photography and industry experts will then select the national winner from the city finalists. The national model winner receives many prizes, including a $5,000 US Savings Bond and a Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera.

If you have not entered any photos yourself and would like to support this worthy cause, please help Lola place as a national finalist by clicking on this link: http://www.sandypucvotes.com/pickpic/gallery/image.php?id=1899 and voting for Lola’s image. Each tax deductible vote costs $1 and all proceeds benefit NILMDTS. The deadline to vote is April 2, 2009.

Continuing on my quest to find my voice, my buddy Traig of the Image Smith Photography, sat down with me for a brief interview at Negative Space Studio. Yes I know it brief, again it’s all about finding my voice.

I have many friends that are close and dear to me. However like in many circles, their is always a few that challenge and inspire you, Jennifer Moon is one of those friends. I love this lady and her bold style of portrait photography, just rocks! Here is my disclaimer, I am not, nor to I aim to be, a Videoagrapher. My goal with my interviews is celebrate my friends while pushing myself out of my comfort zone.

This video was produced by Alba Fiore