NATHAN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

EuroSunday Car Club Photos

2011-07-06T20:23:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to post some photos we did at a EuroSunday Car Club event. Maria Elisa and I had a blast photographing some dream cars at this event. Stay tuned for more of this- just a teaser!

Tami & Brad Wedding and Engagement- Sacramento Wedding Photography

2011-06-28T19:29:00.000-07:00

After doing their engagement photos, Maria Elisa and I knew we'd enjoy photographing Brad and Tami's wedding. Click on the title or here to see the slideshow. Here we've included a few of the engagement photos as well. Enjoy! I have to give to credit to my wife for many of the photos in the slideshow, including the last 5 here on this blog post. We thrive on shooting weddings together! We really have a lot of fun :)

Cinnabar Hills Golf Course Wedding - Hope & Taylor

2011-06-09T03:32:00.000-07:00

I've been SO busy this last few weeks, 2 weddings, last weekend, and one the week before. My last wedding in May was a joy to photograph, with Hope and Taylor so very much in love. Even though Taylor apparently got food poisoning from the rehearsal dinner, he managed to get through everything, and Hope looked absolutely amazing. Click on the top photos, or the title, to see the slideshow.

Marisa & James Wedding - Five Wounds Church San Jose

2011-05-22T21:54:00.000-07:00

Marisa and James had a gorgeous ceremony in the Five Wounds Church in San Jose, California. See the slideshow here, or by clicking on the title, or the rings shot. Enjoy!

Morgan Creek Golf Club Wedding - Hannah & Ryan

2011-01-31T12:04:00.000-08:00

Hannah and Ryan had a beautiful, and emotional wedding ceremony at the Morgan Creek Golf Club in Roseville, Ca. They both became teary eyed during the vows, which was very sweet. See the slideshow here, or by clicking on the title. I apologize that the slideshow moves pretty quickly, but I had so many good photos, and even deleted some of my favorites to fit the show. You can click on the mini-grid to see the photos individually. Enjoy!

Sacramento LDS Temple Wedding Photography -Vicki & Joshua

2011-01-31T11:56:00.000-08:00

Vicki and Joshua met while serving as missionaries, and were married in the Sacramento LDS temple for time and for all eternity. See the slideshow by clicking here or on the title.

Corona Del Mar Wedding Photography - Ramsey & Casey

2010-10-13T22:13:00.001-07:00

Maria Elisa and I flew down to L.A. to photograph a wedding at Corona Del Mar, after I doing a wedding on the 9th the day before. Ramsey was stunning, and Casey is equally good looking, and they were both a lot of fun to work with. The reception was at a beautiful home, and the whole affair was wonderful. Click on the title or Ramsey to see the slideshow, and once on the slideshow, click on the shopping cart to see the whole wedding when it gets released in about 2-3 weeks.

Viansa Winery Sonoma Wedding - Adrienne & Sal

2010-10-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

The day before we shot down to Corona Del Mar, I photographed a wedding in Sonoma at the Viansa winery for Adrienne and Sal. See the slide show here, or by clicking on the title or photo. Enjoy!

Berghold Winery Wedding, Lodi - Janice Moreno & Brian Scott

2010-10-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

Love is sometimes sweeter the 2nd time around. Janice Moreno and Brian Scott prove this point very well, as you can see here, or by clicking the title. They had a beautiful sunset wedding at Berghold Vineyards in Lodi, CA. There was even a spot of rain, producing a perfect rainbow, highlighting the ceremony.

Lindsey & Brendan Wedding - Bay Area Wedding Photography

2010-09-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Some backyard weddings are nicer than others :) Lindsey and Brendan's was fabulous. Nice venue, gorgeous bride, perfect weather, delicious food (one of the perks of my job), etc. See the wedding slideshow by clicking on the title or top 2 photos.

Sacramento LDS Temple Wedding Photography - Laura & David

2010-08-22T16:15:00.000-07:00

Wow, what a weekend! Two weddings at the LDS (Mormon) temple in Sacramento, one on Friday, and then another on Saturday (see below). Laura and David were a joy to work with, and it shows in the photos. They had a beautiful reception in Rocklin, although the wedding slideshow is of the temple only. Click on the title to see the show. Enjoy!

Sacramento LDS Temple Wedding Photography - Brennyn & Austin

2010-08-22T15:56:00.000-07:00

Saturday we photographed Brennyn and Austin, also at the Sacramento Temple. Maria Elisa and I attended the sealing, as I've known Lance Newey, her stepfather, for over 20 years. We had only about 30 minutes to photograph the couple, as they needed to leave for their reception, but I think you'll agree we made the most of it. See the wedding slide show by clicking on the title.

Bay Area Wedding Photography - Nicole & Stan

2010-08-15T23:15:00.000-07:00

Even though it was my birthday, I decided to take on a wedding, and Nicole and Stan didn't disappoint. Nicole was absolutely beautiful, and Stan was a great leading man - truly the Hollywood couple. Olympic Gold medal winner Carl Lewis was one of the guests.
See the wedding slideshow by clicking on the title. Enjoy!

Los Angeles Temple Wedding Photography - Naarah & Brian

2010-08-09T23:23:00.000-07:00

Naarah met Maria Elisa in Pisa, Italy, while she was serving a mission there. They have been great friends ever since. We were thrilled to be invited to their wedding, and for the opportunity to photograph it. Naarah designed her own dress, which looked as amazing as she did. The chemistry between her and Brian was palpable, and it shows in their photographs. To see the temple photographs, click on any photo.

Chris & Hailee Newey Wedding - Grass Valley, CA

2010-07-23T22:31:00.000-07:00

Getting caught up during this busy season - Here is the wedding of Chris and Hailee Newey, which was in Grass Valley. Before the ceremony, we did some couple photography at Empire Mine, which was a lot of fun. See the wedding show by clicking any photo or the title.

Sacramento LDS Temple Wedding Photography - Mary Ann & Andrew

2010-07-20T22:46:00.000-07:00

We had a great time photographing Mary Ann and Andrew during their engagement session in San Francisco.
Some couples just really exude magic in front of the camera. Their wedding day was no exception. Click any photo for a slideshow.

Vacaville Pippo Ranch Wedding Photography - Brandy & Joseph

2010-07-15T22:39:00.000-07:00

What a hot wedding! The bride was hot, so was the groom, so were all the guests, and, yes, even I was hot! Try 100 degrees hot! Fortunately, Pippo Ranch had plenty of shade trees, lots to drink (water and soda for me), and Brandy & Joseph were good sports. Check out the wedding party in the carriage. Click any photo for a slideshow.

Oakland Temple Wedding Photography and Old Sac Engagement - Ashley & Daniel

2010-07-01T23:02:00.000-07:00

We did engagement photos last Tuesday in Old Sacramento, and then wedding photos at the LDS Oakland temple on Friday, with a reception that night in Carmichael, CA! Ashley and Daniel kept Maria Elisa and me busy, but we had great fun, as you will see in the show. Since their sessions were so close together, this show is a combination of the two photo shoots.

Sonoma Wedding Photography - Sean & Stephanie

2010-06-28T19:16:00.000-07:00

Did 2 weddings this past weekend, this one at The Lodge at Sonoma. With 8 bridesmaids and 8 groomsmen, it was one of the larger wedding parties I've photographed, but we got everyone in. And The Lodge at Sonoma provided a great setting, as well as excellent catering. See the wedding photography in the linked slideshow.

Vacaville Engagement Photography - Lori & Greg

2010-06-26T13:06:00.000-07:00

Lori came and interviewed at Greg's work, and Greg told his boss, "You are going to hire her, correct?" Love blossomed, and they are getting married in September. Here is the engagement session.

San Diego Wedding Photography - Nicole & Gary

2010-06-18T23:17:00.000-07:00

What a fantastic wedding weekend at the Paradise Island resort in San Diego! Had a great time photographing Nicole, who looked amazing, and afterward some fun shots with Gary. The temperature was ideal, especially for an outdoor ceremony . They both wrote their own vows, and Nicole got visible chocked up, which was sweet. Enjoy the slide show.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep - Photo shoot

2010-06-01T17:51:00.000-07:00

Did my first shoot today for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, a volunteer organization of professional photographers who give a free photo session to families who have lost a baby at birth. I photographed a woman who had lost one of her twins at birth. It was very touching, and I was honored to be able to do this. Maria Elisa assisted me and helped with a reflector so we could do most of the shoot with natural window light. To learn more about this organization, visit here: http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org.

Matt & Cecelia Wedding - Brookside Country Club

2010-05-29T11:52:00.000-07:00

The weather was perfect and so was the couple. Cecelia is a beautiful bride, and Matt is a true gentleman. See for yourself here or by clicking on the title or photo. They had their reception at Brookside Country Club in Stockton, which is a beautiful location. Cecelia y Matt tuvieron una boda mas bella y maravillosa. Se puede ver el espectaculo aqui, o por tocar la foto. Disfrute! (If you missed their engagement session, click here.)

Santa Cruz Wedding Photography - Patricia & Brian

2010-05-24T00:18:00.000-07:00

Patricia and Brian, from Elk Grove, CA, had a beautiful wedding in Chaminade in Santa Cruz. The location, the bride, and even the groom looked terrific :) See for yourself here, or by clicking on the title or photo.

Mary Ann and Andrew San Francisco Engagement session

2010-05-21T00:50:00.001-07:00

Maria Elisa and I had a blast photographing Mary Ann and Andrew in San Francisco. They were very fun, and the chemistry between them was amazing. See for yourself in the slideshow here. Enjoy!

Desiree & Robert Wedding

2010-04-08T21:43:00.000-07:00

What a blast! Different weddings have different character. Some are more romantic, and others are more fun. Desiree and Robert's wedding definitely fell into the latter category (with plenty of romance - see photo). Desiree was absolutely beautiful, and she was bubbly with emotion (and a bit of champagne :) See for yourself here, or by clicking on the photo or title.

Gina & Scott wedding

2010-03-20T04:35:00.000-07:00

I was in Las Vegas for a week after shooting this wedding, so Gina and Scott, thanks for being patient. They had a nice ceremony at the Frasinetti winery in Sacramento, and the weather, which had been a bit unstable, cooperated very nicely. Click on the title or photo or here to see the slideshow.

Sara Golden & Scott Prather Wedding

2010-02-02T16:09:00.000-08:00

Just did a great wedding Saturday at The Hotel Valencia, in San Jose, on Santana Row. Sara and Scott had a beautiful courtyard wedding, and we had fun shooting pictures both before and after the ceremony. It is nice to have the time to spend with a wedding couple, to get some really great shots. Often the day is rushed, so time with the couple is limited. I still get wonderful photographs :), but the extra time is appreciated. To see the show, click here, or on the title or photo. As always, enjoy!

Juanel & Raymond Tahoe Queen Wedding photography

2010-01-14T14:11:00.000-08:00

Some weddings are more memorable than others - I'm sure that Juanel and Raymond will remember their wedding forever! Like many weddings, it was full of fun and romance, but this one had a few hitches. My good friend Barton Brown was supposed to photograph this wedding, but his wife ended up in the hospital the day before, so he called me and Maria Elisa and I agreed to photograph the wedding. I actually shot a wedding on the Tahoe Queen over 20 years ago, so I have a bit of experience (OK, I don't feel that old!). There was a ton of fog, so except for some brief moments (which you'll see in the photos), we almost never saw the shore. Finally, to finish off the evening, the Tahoe Queen got stuck on a sandbar for over 2 hours! The staff was very gracious, the D.J. Derek Tarpey kept playing music, so the wait was fun. A tugboat couldn't budge us, so they transferred us to another boat, and we finally got put on shore. All in all, a memorable wedding! To see the slide show, click on the title, the photo, or here.

Alejandra & Keith Bays Santa Cruz Wedding photography

2009-12-31T23:59:00.000-08:00

OK, last post and wedding of the year. Alejandra and Keith had their wedding reception at the Coconut Grove in Santa Cruz, near the Beach Boardwalk. The wedding was at a nice church in Santa Cruz, Our Lady Star of the Sea. Being that their wedding was on New Year's Eve, Maria Elisa and I photographed until 10:30pm, then joined the bride, groom, and guests to ring in the New Year, although we did take a few shots at midnight. To see the show, click on the photo, title, or here. Enjoy! The photo above was a combination of a photo of the couple, and one of the moon, which I shot later that same evening. Then I did some magic in Photoshop. The hall had a glass roof that opened to see the moon! Very cool - literally!

Emily & Drew Engagement Session photography

2009-11-17T23:56:00.000-08:00

Some couples are just amazingly comfortable in front of the camera, and it shows in their photos. (Of course, I'm pretty good at putting most people at ease :) ) Emily has that natural beauty, and Drew, an aspiring comic strip artist, was a pleasure to work with. Enjoy their slideshow by clicking on the title, photo, or here.

Aimee & Juan Viaggio Wedding photography

2009-10-18T21:51:00.000-07:00

Just did a terrific wedding yesterday in Stockton with a reception at the beautiful Viaggio winery in Acampo. Aimee and Juan were a real pleasure to work with, and planned a wonderful wedding - see for yourself here, or click on the title or photo.

Elyse Dewey & Mathew Candieas Vizcaya Wedding photography

2009-08-30T00:11:00.000-07:00

Elyse and Matthew had a hot wedding, literally! 103 degrees, but they were cool about it (OK, horrible joke!) The location, the Vizcaya, was wonderful, and at least the reception was indoors! Click here or the photo or title to see the slideshow.

Just Got Married!

2009-08-26T00:33:00.000-07:00

Just got married Tuesday evening to Maria Elisa in the Sacramento Temple. She is from Italy, and we'll be heading there in a week to stay for a month for our honeymoon. Rose from Rose Photography did the photography (Rose and I have worked together, and she has photographed at the Sacramento temple). Maria Elisa and I are both extremely happy. It's great to be with someone you really love.

Jessica Sady & Brett Sommer Wedding- Whitney Oaks Wedding photography Golf Club

2009-08-16T22:02:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous location, wonderful weather, and a great looking couple make for a terrific wedding! Jessica and Brett had it all yesterday. To see the show, click on the title, here, or the photo. (And for the record, the bride is a huge sports fan, hence the dress photo with the sports memorabilia) Enjoy!

East Stake TREK- Mormon Pioneer Handcart Activity

2009-08-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

Just got back from 4 days in the wilderness, photographing the 2009 East Stake TREK, an activity for the youth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where they reenact for 4 days the handcart trek made by the early pioneers headed to the Salt Lake Valley. Although they do have some "comforts", like porta-pottys, prepared meals, water and gatorade, they don't shower for 4 days, and pull handcarts over 12 miles of trails, 1/2 of which is uphill (it feels like 3/4 of the way).
To see the show, click here, or the photo, or on the title. Enjoy!

Mormon Temple Wedding photography

2009-07-29T21:46:00.000-07:00

Mid-week weddings are nice, and Karen and Mike had plenty of family on hand for their wedding at the Sacramento temple. To see their show, click on the title, the photo, or here. Enjoy!

4th of July parade-2009- Lincoln, CA

2009-07-04T15:39:00.000-07:00

Can't believe it's another 4th of July! I love Lincoln, and their small town parade - this is the fourth year I've photographed this parade, and I really enjoy the personal feel of it. Enjoy! Click on the photo or the title or here to see the slide show.

Old Sac Wedding photography

2009-06-22T00:52:00.000-07:00

Eugenia and Marques had a wonderful wedding at her father's church, where her father performed the ceremony. We had a lot of fun with the bridal party, and the reception was very elegant. Maria Elisa really helped me out assisting. Click on the photo or the title to see the slide show, or click here. Enjoy!

Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography

2009-06-02T00:18:00.000-07:00

Another fun wedding at the Edgewood in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The weather was terrific, and so were Jessica and Jeremy. See the slideshow here. Or click on the photo or title. Enjoy!

Melissa & Brian Saratoga Mountain Winery photography wedding

2009-05-24T23:55:00.000-07:00

What a great day! Melissa and Brian were married at Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA. The weather was beautiful, and so was the wedding. They have been dating since middle school, and were lots of fun. To see their slideshow, click on the photo, the title or here. Enjoy!

Kristin & Jarrett Wedding- Beale AFB wedding photography

2009-04-27T16:54:00.000-07:00

1st wedding I've done at Beale Air Force Base. The weather was beautiful, and so was the bride. (Groom looked great too!) See the slide show here, or by clicking on the title or photo. Have fun!

Robyn & Brian Engagement Session

2009-04-01T10:06:00.000-07:00

OK, here is one of 2 engagement sessions I did this past weekend, in Concord, CA. Robyn and Brian were a pleasure to work with. Enjoy! Click on the photo, title, or here to see the slideshow.

San Diego Wedding

2009-03-21T20:04:00.000-07:00

Haven't done a beach wedding in a while. The weather in San Diego was superb, and so were Melissa and Jacob- Enjoy! See the slideshow here or by clicking on the title or photo.

Happy Valentines Day- LOVE

2009-02-14T03:00:00.000-08:00

Ok, I just uploaded a new 2009 Portfolio to my website, which you can see here. Enjoy!

My first maternity session!

2009-02-13T09:36:00.000-08:00

OK, even though I've been doing photography professionally for 26 years, I did my first maternity session yesterday! Summer and Nathan (great name), were a lot of fun, and it was sweet (yes, guys can use that word!) to see the love both between them and for their soon to be son, baby Kai (nice name too :) I think too often, the husband is somewhat forgotten in these sessions, or only included in a couple of pictures. It was great to really include Nathan with his wife Summer. Click here, or the title, or the photo to see the slideshow. Enjoy!

New website for 2009

2009-01-09T10:15:00.000-08:00

I decided it was time for a "facelift" for my website, so tell me what you think! I'm still working on the backend, but the opening page is a whole new look. Click on the title or image to get there.

Los Angeles wedding photographer

2009-01-09T09:49:00.000-08:00

2nd wedding of the year- 1st wedding on Saturday the 3rd in Sacramento, 2nd wedding in Temecula, 7 1/2 hours south, on Sunday the 4th. And, yes, I drove. Stopped in Visalia for the night to visit my dogs, Sunny & Molly.
But enough about me- Margo and Nick were very much in love, have a lovely daughter who was the flower girl, and had a lovely wedding at the Stonehouse at Temecula Creek Inn. Beautiful location, beautiful bride, OK looking groom (Nick, you know I'm kidding :), all making for wonderful pictures. Notice during the ceremony all the different angles. Some brides want 2 photographers, but I find many photographers who "camp out", during the ceremony, so all you get are two vantage points. I shot from over 6 different places during the ceremony, even though I covered this wedding myself. Click on the photo or the title or here to view the slideshow. And, as always, enjoy!

Sacramento LDS temple Wedding photographer

2009-01-08T11:03:00.000-08:00

First wedding of the year! (Did 2 the first weekend of the year) Nataly and Matt braved the cold, and we got some terrific shots- Enjoy! To see their show, click the title, the photo, or here.

Bethany & Jake Wedding - Phoenix wedding photographer

2008-11-29T15:36:00.000-08:00

Just did my first wedding in Arizona- I'm actually writing this BEFORE the reception, but the wedding photos plus some pre-wedding photos are here. Bethany and Jake were great to work with (attractive couples always make me look better :) Enjoy! (Click on the photo or the title or here to see the show).

Hawaii Wedding photography

2008-10-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful photo shoot in Hawaii! Click on the Black and White photo, or the title, or HERE to see the slideshow!! Mark and Elaine (see their engagement session here) were great, flying me out to Kona, Hawaii, and putting me up at a great resort for 3 days. We did 2 photography sessions, you'll see me at the end of each session. Also, watch for the old man in the red Speedo near the end of the show. I was trying to keep him out of the photo, but then thought it was hilarious to leave in 3 photos :) Anyway, Enjoy!!

Felicia & Brian Wedding

2008-10-18T22:24:00.000-07:00

Another great couple at the Sacramento temple! Felicia and Brian both served as missionaries, and had a beautiful wedding today. Click on either the title, the photo, or here to see their show. Enjoy!

Sarah & Brian Wedding

2008-10-13T21:54:00.000-07:00

Yesterday's wedding was a blast! See the show here, or by clicking on the title or photo! Enjoy! I'm off to Hawaii tomorrow for 3 days to shoot a bride and groom!!!! Stay tuned.

Kari & Kenny Sacramento Temple Wedding

2008-10-12T01:49:00.000-07:00

Kari is the sister of Ashley McAllister, whose wedding I recently did. Kari and Kenny braved the wind, we got some nice moments. See their wedding here, or click on the title or photo. Enjoy!

Callie & David Wedding

2008-09-28T23:40:00.000-07:00

3 weddings this weekend, and Callie & David's was great- they were so in love, which is always a pleasure to photograph. Click on the title, or here to see the slide show.

Leslie & Marcos Wedding

2008-09-28T00:45:00.000-07:00

Wedding 2 out of 3 this weekend! Leslie and Marcos were fun,and had a great attitude! Enjoy! See their slideshow here, or click on the title or this photo.

Heading to Hawaii!!

2008-09-27T08:21:00.000-07:00

Just had to brag! A couple whose engagement session I did, Elaine and Mark, got married in August, but had a different photographer do their wedding, which was in Texas. Well, they weren't too happy with their wedding photography, so they are flying me out to Hawaii next month to do some photographs in Kona, Hawaii. I am so jazzed!! We'll be doing a "trash the dress" session, with Elaine in her dress on the black lava rocks, along with a session at Black Sand beach. Should be incredible!

Sherene and Richard Wedding

2008-09-21T00:15:00.000-07:00

Beautiful day, beautiful wedding- Sherene and Richard had a great wedding- see for yourself here. Or click on the photo or the title- Enjoy! And if you missed it, see there engagement session here.

Monique & Richard's Wedding

2008-09-14T22:32:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful wedding! The weather was beautiful, and so was Monique! (Ok, Richard looked good too- check out the groomsmen shots- what fun! To see the slideshow, click here, on the photo, or on the title.

Nicole & Adam's "Lucky 8-8-8" Wedding

2008-09-04T19:12:00.000-07:00

Ever felt lucky in love? Well Nicole and Adam chose to make their wedding day "lucky" by getting married on 08/08/08, along with thousands of other couples around the country. And judging from the wedding, and think you'll agree that theirs was a magical wedding. Enjoy! (Click on the title or here to see the slide show).

Jovanna & Marco's Big Italian Wedding

2008-08-19T00:55:00.000-07:00

What's more fun than a big Italian wedding? Jovanna and Marco's big italian wedding! See the slideshow here, or click on the title to see the show.

Christie & Nick Wedding- "OohRah!"

2008-08-11T10:28:00.000-07:00

Great wedding Saturday (I still have to post the show from Friday's wedding, but this one is already done). Nick is a Marine, and Christie was absolutely beautiful. See their show here, or by clicking on the title. Enjoy!

Ashley & Brandon Wedding and Engagement Photos

2008-08-02T23:33:00.000-07:00

Wow! What a terrific couple!! Ashley and Brandon were super fun to work with, and so very much in love, a combination that always makes for great photography! We did their engagement session in Folsom on Monday, and their wedding, today, Saturday, at the Sacramento LDS temple. I'll also be photographing the wedding of Ashley's sister, Kari, in October. Click on the title or here to see the slide show. And this photo of Ashley with her bridesmaids is too much!

Melissa & Eric Wedding- at the Monte Verde Inn

2008-07-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

Melissa and Eric had a wonderful wedding at the beautiful Monte Verde Inn in Foresthill, California. The location was perfect, and Melissa and Eric obviously love each other. The food at the Monte Verde Inn was fantastic as well. All in all, a fantastic day! And special thanks again to my assistant Tami, who did some of the photography as well. See the slide show here, or by clicking on the title.

Beth & Bret Engagement Session- Raley Field

2008-07-10T21:28:00.000-07:00

OK, I've been busy!! Beth and Bret decided to have their engagement photos done at Raley Field, in West Sacramento. Bret is a big baseball fan, but Beth made the arrangements, and the people at Raley Field gave her special permission to do this. Note: normally I do more editing, but I wanted to show Beth and Bret a few more options. And, not to brag, but I think the song I picked is perfect! "Centerfield" by John Fogerty. Click on the title or here to see the slide show. Enjoy!!

"Mazel Tov" to Karen & Jesse- great S.F. wedding

2008-07-09T22:51:00.000-07:00

I LOVE my job- getting exposed to many different cultures, people, and weddings. Karen and Jesse got married at the Fairmont in San Francisco on July 5th, and had a wonderful wedding. There was a 2nd photographer, Rebecca Stark, who photographed the bride before the wedding, but I had fun with the guys, and then we worked together on the rest of the wedding. The band, with lead singer, Rick Ellis, was great.
To see the slide show, click on the title, or here.

Lincoln 4th of July Parade

2008-07-09T18:11:00.000-07:00

For the 2nd year in a row, I photographed the Lincoln, CA 4th of July parade. It has that "Norman Rockwell" small town feeling, and this year the temps. were cooler than last year. See the show here or by clicking on the title. And congratulations to Makelle Alldredge, Miss Teen Placer County, shown here (OK, she's a friend of the family :)

And if you'd like to see last year's parade (I actually started earlier, and got more preparation shots), click here.

Jill & Bobby Wedding- Radisson Hotel - Sacramento

2008-06-29T06:24:00.000-07:00

Had a great day with Jill and Bobby yesterday. From taking photos of Jill getting her hair done until the last dance, it was a fun day. To see their slide show, click on the title or here.

Andrea & Shawn Wedding and Reception

2008-06-23T19:28:00.000-07:00

Hot weekend, fun wedding! Andrea & Shawn, whose engagement session was fun, got married on June 20th. The reception was at the engagement site, outdoors. Even though the temperature hit over 100 that day, a breeze kicked up, there was plenty of shade, and it all turned out great. See their wedding/reception slide show here or by clicking on the title. Enjoy!

Spanish Beauty - Carmen & Brendan Wedding

2008-06-08T19:33:00.000-07:00

Ok, I don't like to play favorites, but the wedding I did yesterday in San Francisco is very near the top of my list. Carmen, the bride, was absolutely beautiful. Her parents are from Madrid, Spain, and she has gorgeous olive skin that just radiates. Madrid, Spain is where I worked as a missionary 30 years ago (actually Madrid was where I came to realize I was a skilled people photographer; prior to Spain I only did landscapes- future blog post :) Brendan was, of course, equally good looking, and the two had a wonderful wedding. The music I chose is from Paco de Lucia, who I grew to love as an artist while living in Spain. My friend Tami was a great help as an assistant. See the slide show here. Enjoy!

Elaine & Mark Engagement Session

2008-06-03T01:02:00.000-07:00

What a terrific day!
Fellow friend and photographer Rose Hyc and I headed up to Lake Tahoe to photograph Elaine and Mark. They were a lot of fun, and really enjoyed the camera. The weather was unbelievably awesome, and we got some terrific photographs. To see their slide show, click on the title.

After the shoot, Rose and I ate at a terrific restaurant, The Christiana Inn.
We had the best Sea Bass I've ever eaten, and the rest of the meal was fantastic also.

All in all, a terrific day!

Genie & Barry Engagement Session

2008-05-14T15:42:00.000-07:00

Back to back engagement sessions! Genie and Barry also had their two dogs, and they were in a few pictures. The arboretum at U.C. Davis was beautiful, and we had a nice session. Click on the title or here to see the slide show.

Andrea & Shawn Engagement Session

2008-05-14T12:03:00.000-07:00

Haven't photographed on a farm in a while, but Andrea and Shawn were good sports, in spite of it being a bit windy. Their dogs joined them for a few photos too! I can't wait to photograph their wedding. Click on the title or here to see the slide show.

Lisa Laudato & Kevin Hiatt Wedding

2008-05-03T21:58:00.000-07:00

Lisa and Kevin were even more fun on their wedding day than their engagement session (OK, they were fun then too, but having had the time together on the engagement session makes everyone more at ease on the wedding day. Here is one of my favorite shots- I can usually get the groomsmen to do this, but it's fun to get the whole wedding party- Lisa got some serious air!!

Click on the title to see their slideshow.

Johanna & Bradley Wedding

2008-04-28T18:52:00.000-07:00

Johanna & Bradley were a couple I got to photograph with my friend Andrea Price, of Andrea's Images- this was her wedding, and I got to be 2nd shooter! Here are a few images that I captured from the day- Enjoy!!

Heather and James Wedding

2008-04-24T21:48:00.000-07:00

Heather and James were fantastic to work with, and I have to thank my assistant for the day, Adale Van Dam, who was a great help today. The photo of Heather and James with the vertical water on either side is hers. It's so great to work with a couple who are really in love, and I thrive on being able to capture those images! I LOVE WHAT I DO for a living!! Enjoy!! (click on the link or their photo to see their show). Nathan

P.S. their first dance was to my current favorite wedding song, "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds. I used this for the slideshow.

Sherene and Richard Engagement Session

2008-04-22T21:41:00.000-07:00

Had a great time with Sherene and Richard in San Francisco. Click on the title or here to see their slide show!
The song is "Buy a dog" by Luce.

Lisa and Kevin LDS Engagement photography Session

2008-03-16T04:59:00.000-07:00

Lisa and Kevin matched so well, both in personality and in color!

Click on the title or here to see their show!

Heather and James Sacramento Engagement photography Session

2008-02-16T09:00:00.000-08:00

Had a great time with these two. A terrific couple. Click on the title or here to see their slideshow.

Sacramento LDS temple wedding photographer

2008-01-19T04:54:00.000-08:00

Terrific wedding- click on the title or here to see their show!

Brittany & Brayton Sacramento Temple Wedding Photography

2007-05-09T14:03:00.000-07:00

What a terrific wedding! Brittany and Brayton were so much fun! Here are 4 of my favorites. It's great to photograph couples with chemistry, because it shows it their photos (with the right photographer, of course!). See their slideshow. I had Rose Hyc of Rose Photography with me at the temple. I was lucky to have her there. :)

Sunny and Molly

2007-04-15T22:00:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 of my favorite girls, Sunny and Molly, both beautiful Golden Retrievers- Sunny, the redder dog, is about 8, and Molly, the Blondie, her daughter, is about 2. They are fun to have around the house, and they keep me company when I'm editing photos.

Engagement Session

2007-03-15T00:08:00.000-07:00

Here is the slideshow from the Engagement Session for Brittany Boyce and Brayton Statham. We did this in Old Sacramento, and they were a lot of fun. I can't wait to photograph their wedding! We took a couple of hours, but the results were worth it, as you can see. The soundtrack is "buy a Dog", by Luce. The link to their website is in the slideshow. Enjoy!

Fresh look for website

2007-02-09T00:23:00.000-08:00

Just updated my website- I'm really happy with it. Take a look. Click above.

Shanna and Jeff- San Francisco Engagement Session

2007-01-16T12:57:00.000-08:00

On Saturday I took Shanna and Jeff to San Francisco for their engagement session. They were loads of fun, and we all had a good time. See the slideshow by clicking here or on the title.

I'm really looking forward to photographing their wedding on March 30th.

For you photographers: the "blue" photo was a happy accident. My white balance was off, I had set for tungsten inside, then moved outside. I left it in because I thought it looked like a Levi's ad.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2006-12-25T17:08:00.000-08:00

I'm spending Christmas with my family today. It's nice not to have to go anywhere! I was just hired last week as the Pictage PRO Consultant for Pictage PRO photographers in the Bay Area and Sacramento areas. I start in January, and I'm really excited and anxious to get started!
I had the pleasure of photographing Tammy and Alejandro's wedding on November 17th.

A better and newer blog!

2006-10-18T23:02:00.000-07:00

OK, I'm going to be a better blogger! Lots has happened, but I'll update this tomorrow.