My husband, Jeff and I don’t usually wear two hats at a wedding. We’re either there as guests or I’m there as the photographer. But every once in a while, there are people who have been part of your life for so long that the lines blur in the best possible way. For Jack and Dana, there was never a question.
I’ve been photographing Jack’s family since he was a toddler. Over the years, I’ve watched birthdays, milestones, and seasons of life unfold through our friendship and through my camera. For years, Jeff and Bob, Jack’s dad—worked together, and years later Jack and Jeff would both find themselves working for Cal Fire. Our families have crossed paths in so many ways over the years and it was fun to celebrate with people we’ve known for decades.
Jack and Dana never set out to create a flashy wedding. In fact, they intentionally did the opposite. There were no bridal parties, no elaborate production, no distractions. Just the two of them, surrounded by the people who mattered most.
It kept the focus exactly where it belonged.
Their venue, D’Agostini Ranch, was the perfect for them. Wide open skies, oak trees, and the kind of landscape that doesn’t need much dressing up. Dinner came from a taco truck, with kegs of ice-cold beer waiting nearby. Guests gathered around tables under the sunshade, conversations flowed easily, kids ran through the grass, and nobody seemed interested in rushing the day along. It felt relaxed, genuine, and completely true to Jack and Dana.
The day was about gratitude. About family. About lifelong friendships and about honoring the people who have walked alongside them through every chapter that led here.
Congratulations, Jack and Dana. Thank you for letting Jeff and me celebrate with you, and for trusting me to capture a day that was every bit as sweet as the two of you.
2nd Shooter: Jordan Kubat
Venue: D’Agostini Family Ranch | Somerset CA
Coordinator: Janine D’Agostini
Officiant: Julia Gomez
DJ: Gold Country Entertainment
Caterer: West Coast Taco
Hair Stylist: Sam Lubinski
Makeup Artist: Paige
Rental Company: El Dorado Hills Party Rentals
