Lisa Richmond

  Let me just say, THIS wedding! Right out of the gate, Julie and Nick grabbed at your heart with their joy and kindness, where you instantly felt like you were where you were supposed to be. What a gift they have, and it got double-activated as they expressed their love for each other in a beautiful riverside ceremony. Camp Lotus and the South Fork were decked out in lanterns, river-themed seating charts and tables along with their favorite raft, “the shredder”. These two re-found their love for each other while traveling, skiing, camping and rafting after a long time…

Friends of friends of friends. How lucky I am to have a business that has grown in the same location for over two decades and its livelihood is predominantly from referrals. My favorite customer! I was so happy when Lindsey reached out after Veronica and Josh’s wedding, and through our connection with the San Miguel family, Madison and Hailey whom I’ve been photographing since pre-school. Mom, Julie came along to help with the grandkids, dancing and carrying on behind my camera. I’m pleased with this series of images, though admittedly it wasn’t easy getting them. Sometimes it is, sometimes it’s…

An Eagle symbolizes freedom, power, vision, spiritual connection, and new beginnings across many cultures. Eagles are revered in Native American cultures and can appear in dreams or as spirit animals to encourage individuals to reach for their potential, gain clarity, and face challenges with courage and resilience.  Imagine standing on a mountain top in high country, snug somewhere between Alpine Meadows and Palisades. You’re at White Wolf Tahoe (my new favorite venue). It’s your wedding day and you’re seeing your partner for the first time right in the middle of some of the most spectacular vistas around: the boulders, the trees,…

Jeff and Jonna exchanged their vows in front of 25 family and friends in the sweetest side-patio wedding at Serrano Country Club. While I’ve photographed many weddings at Serrano, it was my first time doing a ceremony on the side-patio and it was the perfect intimate setting, gently shaded by green vines overhanging on the terrace. The ceremony was officiated by Jeff’s brother, Anthony and Jeff’s children Sean and Marie were also present.  Sean, Jeff’s son, brought the rings to the ceremony. Jonna looked absolutely stunning in her dress, and the two of them were so kind and happy. I’ve…

I woke up this morning thinking I’d better get a few of these images up to celebrate Emma’s impending arrival. But who knows, right?

At the end of May my beautiful niece, Azure (my brother’s daughter) married her love, Andrew in Narragansett, RI in a small sixty-person wedding that was absolute perfection. Having photographed over 400 weddings, I’m increasingly drawn to the small weddings. They’re personal, they’re intimate and as a guest, you get to know their community. As a couple, you get to spend time with ALL of your guests.  My husband and I helped my mom travel from California for this celebration so it was extra special that she was able to be there. Months ago, Azure and I chatted about what…

This was just one of those weddings. I got a call from Sara about two weeks before the day they planned to marry. We talked extensively about their individual stories and their together stories and the meaning and love surrounding this day. They wanted beautiful photographs captured of their union and wow, what a day it was! Let me be clear, I am a photographer, not a writer. Sara, on the other had- words seem to flow for her, so I’ll keep this brief and let the images do the story telling. What started as a courthouse wedding in Placerville…

What a beautiful day this was for Team JV. Not only did Josh and Veronica tie the knot, surrounded by dear family and friends, they did it their way. It could have easily been 100+ degrees at this Sacramento venue, Black Oak Estates but it wasn’t. It was a sweet 80 degrees with a big blue sky and puffy clouds. My good friend Melanie referred me to Veronica, and we connected easily. Team JV wanted a big party, a small ceremony and a warm gathering for friends and family to celebrate their love. Josh’s daughter, Briana, officiated the ceremony while…

Back in 2020 we had plans to do Ryan’s High School graduation photos but COVID got in the way and time moved forward in the blink of an eye,  another 4-5 years to be exact. I was so glad when I got the call to get to capture another of  Ryan’s graduations, this time from the University of California at Davis. I met up with his mom, Meredith and brother, Ian and moved around to all the great spots. What a beautiful campus, and the late afternoon light is fabulous. There were many graduates and photographers on campus that night-…