04-04-2011

Napa Valley Wedding Photographer | Napa Valley Engagement Session | Wine Country Wedding Photographer | BLR Life Photography & Cinema

{Jenna & Andrew}

We had a blast yesterday with this shoot!  I know styled engagement sessions are hot lately, but I haven’t wanted to jump on board with the whole concept…until now. Reason being, I really like my images to have a natural candid feel. Plus going through a ton of setup has never been my style, I prefer being spontaneous and fast. I love simple and timeless but I do love to try new things, so I figured it’s about time BLR does a “styled engagement shoot”.
We added some fun elements to this session. Having a few pieces with sentimental value to Jenna and Andrew helped make this shoot come together. The style of their wedding is going to be  old world European meets San Francisco elegance. So from that I picked a location with an old stone wall and Milkglass Vintage Rentals provided the furniture and suitcases. Jenna brought the books and one of the bottles contains a letter asking her to marry Andrew which he buried in the sand when they got engaged. Everything about the shoot has something to do with them. They love sweets, celebrating, playing board games and most of all just hanging out. These two are awesome together and I can’t wait for 10.23.11!

Love this shot!!!!!

We did a ton of great shots of just them two of them in my typical style the two above are timeless to me.

They are so cute together and I could keep posting but I’ll quit now. If you want to see the full shoot visit blrphoto.com/jennanandandrewesession.

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03-20-2011

Wine Country Wedding | Napa Valley Wedding Photographer | Sonoma Wedding Photographer | BLR Life Photography & Cinema

{Jennifer & Chris 03.19.11}

This was such a fun wedding – rain and all. If anyone was in wine country yesterday you know how rainy it was. We started in Napa Valley at La Residence before the ceremony and then headed to a church in Sonoma.  The rain poured down on us on through the day into the night where they celebrated at The Lodge at Sonoma. I love the added element the weather brought to these images. Jen and Chris were troopers and endured the rain and cold so we could get some fun shots before the ceremony.

After this couple booked me I was blown away by their kind hearts that became so apparent in every interaction we had. It was no surprise to find that they were ridiculously head over heals for each other.   This also made them the biggest group of cry babies I have ever shot  - which helped pave the way for some great images. From sisters, to brothers, moms & dads, and not to mention the couple…they all were crying all day. This was such big love fest I shed a few tears myself. I am truly honored to have been able to witness their marriage. Thank you guys! Here are some of my favorite shots from this wine country wedding.

This was when they saw each other for the first time. I love how her mom and his dad are so excited.

This was just the beginning of the water works.

“Singing in the rain”

Both dad’s crying, soooooo cute.

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Eloise - What joy is found in these photos!!!! And I love the creativity of inviting the rain to be part of the celebration rather than fighting it. What brilliance.

This union certained rained love and blessings throughout!

Cheers!
Eloise Pollock

Robin - What a perfect wedding and such a beautiful bride. The photos spill over with joy and happiness. “It isn’t raining rain you know it’s raining violets”—- or is it yelow mustard ! Anyhow, the wild flowers and the laughter and tears are so evident! Congratulations!!!!

The Covec Family - Rain, rain, all day and all nite, but it didn’t melt the wedding party. The Bride was beautiful and the groom dapper. It was a beautiful wedding in spite of the rain & the photo’s indicate the wedding party was playing & “Singing In The Rain!!!” Congratulations to the Bride and Groom!!

Alana Willson-La Residence Country Inn - What an absolute joy it was having the Hamaway/Vlasic families stay at our hotel for the wedding weekend. Every single member of your family as a guest at La Residence was a joy to meet and get to know. Blessings to Chris and Jennifer, we will truly miss the close contact that we have had with you over the last few months.

Chris - Brittany…. been in this business my whole life… worked with many wedding photographers… never thought my own would be the best there is… but that is what you are…. Jen and I cannot thank you enough….. Chris (Groom)

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03-17-2011

Napa Valley Engagement Session | Napa Valley Wedding Photographer | Sonoma Wedding Photographer | BLR Life Photography & Cinema

Meet Jane and Brian! I will be photographing their Napa Valley wedding in July. Elizabeth from An Even to Remember is coordinating so it will definitely be an awesome event. We took these shots in Younville out front of Bouchon. This is special to them it is where they had their first date. I have to say these two are so perfect together and I can’t wait for their big day! Here are a few of my favorite shots.

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03-17-2011

Wedding at Harvest Inn, St. Helena | Napa Valley Wedding Photographer | BLR Life Photography & Cinema

Megan and Sean tied the knot last Saturday at the Harvest Inn in St. Helena. Lucky for me I live here. I travel for so many weddings so it is always nice to shoot in my backyard. This wedding was perfect thanks to Kelly at Asavvy Event, she is a rockstar planner. Great location, awesome weather and good people. They have a very close family and I am grateful to have been a part of their big day. Congrats to this couple in so may ways!

 

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03-12-2011

Auberge du Soleil Wedding | Napa Valley Wedding Photographer | BLR Life Photography & Cinema

Congratulations to Deidra and John!! I am so happy wedding season is here and this was the perfect wedding to kick it off. The wedding was small and intimate and took place at Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley. It had been rainy the few days before but on this Friday the sun came out and the weather was fantastic. Thanks you two for letting Eric and I be a part of your special day.

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Elizabeth Naylor - Best photographer(s) I have ever worked with in 15 years of wedding planning-pictures beyond AMAZING!!!!!!!

Alice Peiler - These are fantastic! Can’t wait to see the rest.

JamieY - Beautiful wedding. Love those details!

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