Chico Wedding Photographer: Josh and Katie Part One

Dear Josh and Katie, Words don't seem fitting for thank you. Really, we are honored, grateful and blessed to have captured your day. You treated us like friends -- and you treat everyone that way. Things like this don't go unnoticed. We love your style -- and how you brought so many of elements of that to your wedding day. May you have a wonderful, sweet life together. Here is part one from your amazing wedding day.

Much Love, K and K

Josh and Katie both prepared to see each other at Hotel Diamond in downtown Chico.

Oh yes, Vera Wang -- you did a gorgeous job with this dress...

Katie, you are full of joy!

Definitely going to need to write a blog post about these boutonnieres. Josh is looking so dapper in his suit. Definitely inpspiring...

You are both stunning...

The first look... followed by many portraits to come...

Cheers to our friends! More to come next week. Have a great three day weekend!

Chico Wedding Photographer: The Waiting Process

We live in a "microwave" generation. The world is at our fingertips and it seems that waiting for anything can almost be unbearable these days. And so I just want to say thank you to my clients who wait so patiently for their wedding photos. All photographers are different, but most of my wedding clients receive their photos within six weeks of their wedding. That can seem like a lot of time to some, or maybe not so much to others. Either way, thank you for waiting. This gives me the opportunity to carefully select the best images, work diligently to edit those images, write a blog post, prepare them for print and package your photos. Among this, I am also photographing other weddings, editing other sessions, responding to emails and phone calls, and simply trying to run a business well. Sometimes it can all feel a bit overwhelming, and I put a lot of pressure on myself to get things done quickly. Yet I am learning that a job well done, often takes time. So again, thank you, thank you!

And because this couple is busy waiting for their photos, I wanted to show them what I have been working on. A full blog post of this wedding is coming up next week.

Much Love and Happy Weekend! K and K

Chico Engagement Photographer: Mark and Emily

Dear Mark and Emily, It is not very often that we get to photograph people that we know very well. So this is so special for us -- seriously, know that this is a huge blessing for us! We have watched you guys grow stronger in your love for each other and the Lord. You have been incredibly patient -- and I just know that will pay off. God has great plans for you two, together! And that is the best part, knowing that you are made for each other -- and you will be married so soon! Thank you for letting us into your lives as friends and as your wedding photographers! Wow, we are excited. You are beautiful, beautiful people -- on the inside and out!

Much Love, K and K

Goodness, you two are so gorgeous!!

Can you tell that they love each other? So sweet!

Mark and Emily are from the Bay Area, but went to school at CSU, so we spent just a bit of time on campus.

Then we headed to the fields, as the sun began to set...

The sun had turned into an orange glow, and yet, I didn't want to stop photographing...

Emily, you are too pretty... and Mark, you are also looking very dapper.

Cheers you two!

Chico Photographer: R Family Tease...

Dear Heather and Jonathan, What can we say, we just fell in love with your family! Here is a tease from our time together on Saturday, which was such a blessing for us. Thank you for letting us get a small glimpse into your life: Your joy is infectious!

Much Love, K and K

Um... not sure you can get much cuter than this!

Caed, you are an awesome big brother!

And you two, just perfect together! Cheers to seven years and two amazing children!

Chico Wedding Photographer: Aric and Cinnamin Part Two

Dear Aric and Cinnamin, Again, we cannot thank you enough for your authenticity, for giving us a glimpse of your life together and letting us be a part of your wedding day. In finishing your photos, we continue to see such joy in your relationship. You have simple, yet elegant style and that definitely came through on your wedding day. Like we said before -- your day just felt like "home". The two of you bring out the best in people, putting them at ease. So thank you, Aric and Cinnamin. You guys are wonderful!

Much Love, K and K

If you didn't see part one on Friday, you may want to scroll through those first. Here is their reaction upon seeing one another....

Seriously, they are so fun! And they are so beautiful...

Aric graduated from the Physical Science Program -- so he asked if we could take a photo in front of the building. These turned out to be some of my favorites...

This was just a candid, between portraits, and I love the composition and their expressions.

The bridesmaid dresses were from Nordstrom... Now I know why I liked them so much!

Even the programs went perfectly with their simple, yet elegant theme....

The ceremony took place at the Bidwell Bowl Ampitheater on a gorgeous fall day!

The reception details were again just so simple, yet lovely!

Upper crust did a great job with the cake once again...

And as the guests made their way to the Arroyo Room for the reception, we took a few more photos right here in the park...

Cinnamin added these details to her look, for the reception. I love it!

And we will end here -- a look at their first dance...

Vendors: Ceremony Venue: Bidwell Bowl Ampitheater Reception Venue: Arroyo Room Cake: Upper Crust Florist: M Creations Videographer: Stephen Diaz Productions

Chico Engagement Photographer: Jarrett and Megan Tease...

Wow -- we have been working with some amazing couples lately. We love engagement sessions, because they give us the opportunity to get to know our clients better, and to just have fun together.Here is a tease from our time with Jarrett and Megan this weekend! They are just stunning people, wouldn't you agree? I can't wait to finish editing this session and all of the amazing engagement sessions we have had lately!

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: Stephen and Kelsey

Dear Stephen and Kelsey, I have so much respect for your relationship and love the way you treat each other. The fact that you have lived apart from one another for your entire dating relationship is quite amazing. And when Kelsey moves to Chico this January, it will be sweet bliss. Thank you for letting us into your lives.

Much Love! K and K

This is their "serious" look... But let's be honest -- they have the world's best smiles!

Um...I just like them so much!

I really like this next set of photos...

We ended the session in a gorgeous field, with beautiful light. Thank you so much Stephen and Kelsey!

Chico Wedding Photographer: Danny and Bridget

We don't always get to work with our clients prior to their wedding day. This was the case with Bridget and Danny. And yet, we felt like friends. Their wedding day was filled with so many creative elements and everyone laughed and cried tears of joy from the moment the day began. I am so thankful to have seen all of the emotions of their wedding day through the lens of my camera. Truly, it was an honor.Danny and Bridget, I hope you know how thankful we are for you two! You are a stunning couple and it was so obvious how many people just adore you two!

Cheers to the Newlyweds!

Ok, is she just so beautiful?

The girls are gorgeous!

I love this photo of Bridget -- because you can actually see the tears of joy coming down her face... And I am pretty sure Danny had the same reaction...

The details were amazing! Bridget had spent months drying the Manzanita branches...

Mindy, with Special Times Catering, did a fantastic job of putting everything together. Just beautiful!

Upper Crust provided the cake, which had their names and wedding date written in arabic.

Cambray Rose Florist provided the amazing flowers for the day. This ring was a family heirloom, and Bridget wore it the entire day as well..

And as for the rest of the evening, there is more to come. For now, thank you Danny and Bridget. What an honor!

Chico Photographer: Baby C

Ten days ago, my little sister went through the most agonizing thirty hours of her life and God blessed the world with baby Carsten. We have been on cloud nine, loving on our newest nephew. My sister allowed me in the room seconds after the delivery of baby and so I was able to document those precious moments. Those photos are for them, something special that they can remember for the rest of their lives. It was honestly amazing to see back on film. Last week, we were also able to spend some time taking his newborn portraits. I want to save most of them for her to show off and to keep as a surprise for her birth announcements. For now, enjoy this little man. He is so cute -- perfect lips and a full head of hair! We just love him!

My sister purchased this hat long before Carsten arrived, so we had to use it in his portraits... Is he amazing or what?

Chico Engagment Photographer: Mark and Emily Tease...

Ok, I love these two! Mark and Emily, you are such wonderful people. Getting to be a part of your life and capture your wedding this spring is such an honor for us! Thank you for all of the laughs and sweet memories at your engagment session yesterday. Just a tease for now... And yes, I would say based on all of the teases lately, I have my work cut out for me :)

Cheers to a new week!

Emily, you are gorgeous.... So beautiful!

Chico Engagement Photographer: Josh and Katie Tease...

Dear Josh and Katie: You are beautiful people! I can hardly wait to see more of your photos. Thank you for letting us be a part of this season of your life; we are totally blessed by you! And as for this afternoon, I will photograph one more sweet couple and then I plan to watch the Amazing Race tonight, and cuddle with my newest nephew...

Chico Photographer: Baby Dylan Tease...

Currently, I am getting very little sleep :) My days consist of so many great things -- but my oh my, can it make a woman tired. When I looked at October, knowing that the cutest of newphews would be born this month as well, I just knew. I knew it was going to be a "hold on for dear life, God give me energy" kind of month. So that is what we are doing. And trying to savor every moment as well. I am so thankful for all that is happening in our life! And, I am so thankful that Starbucks is still making great coffee for times like these :) And yesterday, I had two photo sessions. Here is one tease, from one session, for now. Baby Dylan, you are one! What an incredibly fast year! I love working with his family!

So, cheers to Friday and the fact that my Dad comes for a visit today! It's going to be a great weekend!

Chico Wedding Photographer: The Heart of What We Do...

As Kenny and I have been working on some new projects and rebranding, one thing continues to resonate with us. Authenticity. We want our clients to be themselves -- to laugh with us, or cry with us, to make themselves at home, right in front of our camera. Because when that happens, when our clients become vulnerable and let their guard down, we know that they also become friends.

Being a wedding photographer is so much more than understanding photography and taking photos: For us, it is about creating trust with the people that we serve and ultimately, walking alongside them, as friends, in these sweet, beautiful moments of life.

And because this photo tells this kind of story...

Chico Photographer: Sweet Baby C...

Just in case you were wondering why I can't get enough of this little guy... He is beautiful, absolutely perfect! This week we will take his newborn photos... but in case some of you needed a pre-tease of those, here you go... Carsten Jeremiah, you are amazing. We love our new nephew so much!

Chico Engagement Photographer: Stephen and Kelsey Tease...

In between the excitement of baby Carsten's birth, we also had the opportunity to work with these two amazing people this past weekend! Stephen and Kelsey, you are so, so wonderful! This is one of the first photos from our time together... I cannot wait to look at the rest! Cheers to this Monday rain and another very full week!

Chico Wedding Photographer: Zach and Ashley Tease...

Whew... It has been an incredible two days! My sister went into labor yesterday, we photographed a wedding, we held an all nighter at the hospital last night, and today, we celebrated the birth of our newest nephew. Does it get much better than this? What an amazing weekend! Tonight I wanted to share a tease from this gorgeous Friday afternoon wedding. Zach and Ashley, you are perfect together. Thank you so much for letting us share in your day, and thank you for letting us check our text messages ever so often, as we were giddy with excitement at the thought of a baby being born!

So cheers to hardly any sleep and the amazing miracle of childbirth!

And I have not had time to look at many of their photos yet, but I do love this shot of Ashley...

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

Chico Wedding Photographer: Aric and Cinnamin Tease...

I have so much gratitude for this couple and the others involved in their sweet celebration Saturday! Aric and Cinnamin, you are beautiful together! Cheers to Monday and call me crazy, but I kind of hope it rains today...

Chico Wedding Photographer: Bobby and Lauren Part One...

While he studied for Medical School, she spent her evenings working the night shift as a nurse and the days planning her dream wedding. The day came together beautifully and I am so thankful to have captured it.And today, here is part one of their sweet wedding day.

The two were married at Bidwell Presbyterian, followed by a private backyard reception. The day was warm and held so many beautiful details. Here are just a few from the first part of the day.

Cheers to Thursday! Tomorrow I will be getting up before sunrise for a new project, to debut soon... And yes, I am still waiting for my nephew to be born :)

Lauren had two pairs of shoes that she chose for her wedding day... How can you not love that?

She wore the pair on the left for the ceremony...

The ornate details of this dress were completely stunning.

Lauren, you are gorgeous! Such a stunning bride...

Bobby, you are so great! And make the perfect husband for Lauren!

Would you like the tiniest peek into their reaction to seeing one another for the first time that day?