Charlotte flew in from England the day before the wedding . Both of them have lived across the world and met each other several years ago when Shane was working as a tourguide (I am a little confused if this was in Argentina, Tahoe, or somewhere else… they really are transnational and it was hard to keep up with all the places they have lived). I love their story. In her vows Charlotte said, “I have loved you from the moment I met you,” and I could see in both their eyes that nothing could be more true. Like a good California software engineer, Shane can live and work everywhere and is currently in the process of moving to England to join Charlotte. As for me, I am grateful that of all places in the world they chose to get married right here in wine country, and that I was given the joy of being a part of their beautiful day.
Before we headed to the Russian Hill Winery I had the chance to spend a little while photographing Charlotte. I love everything from her soft simple dress to her gorgeous and beautifully serene, sincere smile.
Sometimes I download the images on to my computer, open them up, and just start smiling. My wife can attest that I didn’t stop smiling all day…
Then, after the ceremony we headed into the vineyards for a little while…
And what’s wine country without a little wine?
. I love the way everything turned out, and decided to post this blog edition completely in black and white. One of the things I love about shooting digital is that I can shoot the same image in both color and black and white. While I totally get sucked into soft beautiful colors, I am equally in love with with the nuances and simplicity of B/W. What do you think?
Below, undoubtedly one of my favorite images of the day. I love the way the columns softly frame Nelson’s profile and lead into Pamela’s beautiful expression.
So sweet, so in love.
The minute I saw this lightpost I knew I wanted to take this picture…
Ok… I’ll admit Banana Republic’s current ad campaign totally inspires me… Love those colors!
I love Veronica’s sundress, and the way she and Aaron coordinated their outfits. So cute and stylish!
There’s something about the way they’re holding hands in the above shot that just gives me a little chills and makes me smile every time I look at it.
There may or may not have been just a tad of tresspassing going on…. nobody seemed to mind and we got some really fun shots. San Francisco has such great little buildings.
The shots above and below were on Lombard Street, the curviest street in the city.
I believe in an earlier life Veronica must have been a supermodel. She has one of the most beautiful faces I have ever photographed.
And I’m always a sucker for an interesting silhouette…
Even in his mellower moments, Murphy wants to be in the middle of things.
Below is my favorite shot of the day, love the light and the authenticity of their joy in each other.
There were moments I didn’t even feel like Luke and Cristin realized I was there. Below is an example. Nothing but the two of them in their thoughts.
He also may be related to James Dean… Are you kidding me? Why is he normally the one behind the camera?
Finally, an image from yesterday’s trip to Napa. My favorite wine in the world here. Jessup Cellars Cabernet. mmmm…hmmm.
Of camera lighting can be a little tricky and take longer to set-up and move, but I think we pretty much mastered the 5th floor.
We did get a few minutes outside when the rain subsided.
I love the iphone peeking out of the corner on this one… maybe he needs an ipad?
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