Chico Wedding Photographers : Fridays are for Fun

I am at that point in the summer, where I no longer know what day it is. Oh dear -- does anyone else have this happen? I did figure out that today is Friday, and so like every Friday, I wanted to recollect some of this weeks adventures: *Went from sixty degree weather at the Oregon coast to 105 degree weather here in Chico. Hello sweat :)

*Ended an eleven day road trip, by spending time with the Stone family in Depoe Bay. It was such a good trip. We had the best of times with both of our families. Our hearts are full and more than ever, we just feel so blessed by family!

*In eleven days we laughed a ton, ate a lot of great food, made so many memories and caught up on a little bit of rest.

*Celebrated with Brett and Devon who just got engaged! So excited for these two amazing people.

*Attempted to run most days while on vacation. Let me tell you, I am way more motivated to run in cool weather with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. Needless to say, I am going to try to find that kind of motivation back here in Chico.

*After almost eleven days off of work, I hardly recognized my office and to do list. Good thing we love our jobs.

*Flew a kite at the Oregon Coast. Well, Kenny flew the kite, I just took pictures :) And just so you know, the Stone family is the "real deal" when it comes to kite flying. We had three kites going at once -- one of the kites flying hundreds and hundreds of feet high and wide. We nearly took over the coastline :)

*Went to the Thursday Night Market last night. So excited to see that bell peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes are back in season. Nothing like taking home a basketful of vegetables for only three dollars and fifty cents. Thank you Chico farmers!

*Looking forward to another weekend to catch up and spend time with family. We have thirteen weddings left this year and I am just praying for a miraculous "cool down" before the next round of weddings begin :)

Have a great weekend friends! We'd love to hear about some of your summer adventures too -- so feel free to share below. Much Love, K and K

Chico Wedding Photographer: Self Portrait...

Kenny took this photo last evening. I know, kind of strange to post a photo of myself. I guess I just hope the photo tells something about who we are. Kenny brings out the best in me. It is a different side of me -- different than who I was before being married. I have changed a lot in seven years. And I am still changing. Every day. Because that's what loves does. I am still outgoing, but quieter. I am still outspoken, but learning to hold my tongue. I am still ambitious, but enjoy down time now, more than ever. I am still impatient, but growing more content. I am still happy, but know that true joy doesn't come from my circumstances. I still move the furniture around in my home all the time, that may never change. I still sing at the top of my lungs, but now I know that the voice lessons in junior high may not have helped. I still make grilled cheese for dinner, but only once a week. I still process life outloud, but have grown to appreciate silence too. I am still a wife, but have gained a best friend.

And one thing that hasn't changed. Love. Yes, love deepens with time. It is richer with each memory. But love remains. And this kind of love, that pours out of a person because they have encountered God, this kind of love changes the world. One person at a time. I am one of them.

More than anything, I hope you will be loved, by God, through people, because I know this will change your life...

Chico Wedding Photographer: Max and Kelsey

Dear Max and Kelsey, Every time I sit down to write these posts I get overwhelmed because there is so much to say. First, we just want to say thank you. Thank you for being you. Thank you for having so much class and treating people with amazing love. Thank you for giving us the chance to see your story unfold.

We want you to know that you have style. And we loved capturing that. You are beautiful people and we are so glad you married one another. Your wedding day was truly a reflection of your sweet spirits and joy for life. We are blessed to know you.

There are so many more photos than this, but hardly enough time or space to showcase all of them. So here is a start to reliving your wedding day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us into your lives.

Much Love, K and K

And if you missed the first part of the day, here is a link to that.

Ok -- can two people be more excited to be together?

You two stop it... looking so good!

Loved these girls. They are all so beautiful! Once again, Melinda with M Creations did an amazing job with the bouquets and you will see her work in the centerpieces as well.

The wedding ceremony was held at Bidwell Presbyterian in downtown Chico.

We then moved to the Chico Event Center for an incredible reception.

We took a few more photos right before their entrance into the reception

Let's just say there were some entertaining toasts given in an honor of these two.

Kelsey, you are the best!

Platinum Productions kept this dance party moving. Such a blast!

Cheers to an amazing wedding! We always get kind of sad to see it all end, but we know that the best is yet to come. Marriage is amazing!

Chico Wedding Photographer: Aric and Cinnamin Part One...

Dear Aric and Cinnamin, Your wedding day just felt like home. It was so down to earth; so relaxed and full of joy. It was fun to watch you interact with each other before the ceremony, to see how calm you really were and how steadfast your love is. The day was beautiful, probably the first hint of fall weather here in Chico. Thank you for letting us come into your lives, to get a glimpse of what your home feels like. We are so thankful!

Much Love, K and K

And, here is a look into the first part of their day...

M Creations did the beautiful floral work for their day...

If you know Cinnamin at all, then you know that she is full of joy!

Cinnamin, you are beautiful!

Love this dress!

We met Aric moments before he was about to see his bride for the first time... He is a great man!

Moments before seeing her groom...

And as for the first look and the rest of the wedding... Coming next week!

Chico Engagement Photographer: Andrew and Emily Tease...

Andrew and Emily are the type of people that make you feel right at home. Watching them interact yesterday and hearing more of their story, was such a blessing for us. Really, they are perfect for each other. Another love story, pieced together by God, and we are so excited to see them married next month! Once again it is Sunday evening and I am SO looking forward to a day off with Kenny tomorrow!

Chico Wedding Photographer: Bobby and Lauren Part Two

Oh gosh, where to begin? This wedding was full of details, every moment perfectly thought out. Kenny and I were so honored to be a part and thankful that Bobby and Lauren would invite us into their amazing day. Bobby is quiet and so smart: A soon to be doctor with the kindest spirit. Lauren is a nurse, and among the most joyful people you will meet. Together they are better. They dream of what they will do in the medical field and I can already tell that they will make a big difference in this world.I wish I could tell so much more of their story, but perhaps these photos will give you a glimpse into their love and into the start of their journey together. Cheers to love and the beautiful stories that I get to capture.

Oh yes, and if you missed part one, you can see that here.

Their first look...

Gorgeous...

Throughout their dating relationship, Bobby and Lauren would frequent Powells...

Loved the girlies and their cute details... The cutest of flower girls...

It was a gorgeous ceremony inside of Bidwell Presbyterian...

A few more portraits...

These are only a few details from their amazing day...

At the end of the evening, we captured a few more photos of the sweet couple..

Lauren, you are gorgeous!

Have I mentioned that I really like photographing rings?

And at the end of the night, we all just danced...

A beautiful moment between Lauren and her Dad.. and once again, I will end my post here, although there were so many details and moments following...

Some of the Amazing Vendors: Catering: Bacio Catering Forist: Cambray Rose Florist Ceremony Venue: Bidwell Presbyterian Reception Venue: Private Residence

To All My Sisters Out There: The Smallest of Details

Hey Friends -- Quick post today, as I am just working away. Oh yes, and let's not forget, that my sister is going to have a baby any day. So perhaps my brain is on excitement overload, making it much harder to concentrate on these blog posts. As a wedding photographer, I continue to see that the smallest of details matter. While it is certainly my job to be creative and set the scene for the extraordinary; sometimes I find a bride has gone the extra mile in considering so many of her details. Here is an example below. The bride had ordered a custom hanger for her wedding dress and it made a world of difference in her photos. A tiny detail like this, will give such personalized character to your photos. Photos with this kind of detail are also perfect for wedding albums. I just love it.

In your wedding planning, perhaps you can find a few extra moments to consider the small things. And in case any of you want to know how to order these: here is a link to an etsy site for you!

Cheers to Wednesday! Wow, this week is flying by! Thank you again to the best of clients and friends!

Chico California Wedding Photographer: I Couldn't Resist...

Well, I am back in the office today, and waist deep in editing. It is a good day! I had planned to do a post on our recent trip to the coast, but time is getting away from me and I must stay the course with my weddding edits. Lucky for all of us, that means one more tease from Bobby and Lauren's wedding day. I just couldn't resist... Cheers to this happy couple! Much Love to all of my amazing clients! You are the best!