Fausel Ranch

Even a week before a wedding, an engagement session still has so many benefits. I got to meet Albert and Melissa and see how they are as a couple outside of what sometimes can be wedding day craziness. We got to go sit out in the dirt with the farm animals at Fausel Ranch. And as a bonus, I got to see my friend Deanna the owner and coordinator at Fausel Ranch who is also just happens to be Albert’s mom…not to mention I left with a case of peaches that were amazing, thanks Fausels- you always take such good care…

If any of you have ever been to Fausel Ranch, whether for a wedding or to buy some of their fabulous summer fruit, you have more than likely met Deanna and David, the owners of Fausel Ranch. I’ve had the honor of getting to work with Deanna several times now, and this past weekend, I was honored to be chosen this time,  to work for her at her son’s wedding. Melissa and Albert decided to be the first couple to be married under the gazebo on the ranch, and I loved how they centered the entire evening around it. It…

Deanna, the owner of Fausel Ranch, was kind enough to drive us on the back of her quad so that I could take a few photographs of Michelle and Tim as they left the ceremony on their motorcycle, it made for some awesome images, and what I would give for a few photos of Me, Anna, Deanna, and all our gear bouncing on the back of that quad! Congratulations Tim and Michelle!

John & Elisha exchanged their vows at the beautiful Fausel Ranch in Placerville on a warm day in July. Ever have one of those couples that everyone you speak with that day has nothing but kind words to say about them-about how generous and fun loving the two of them are as individuals and together? It seemed this way to me…even heard a story about John driving up in a moment’s notice(over an hour away) because he heard his friend was working on building a deck by himself. Apparently he stayed till midnight helping. His friend said, “that’s just the…

Amy contacted me back in June because she was planning her wedding. She had been recommended by several past brides as well as Dottie (my buddie:) from Camino Flower Shop and Deanna at their future venue. I love shooting at Fausel Ranch and working with Deanna! Bryan, Amy’s fiancee works for CAL FIRE and after several scheduling attempts we were able to plan a lovely fall session at Boeger Winery. Two lovely people for sure- very easy going and excited about their upcoming wedding. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect- glowing late fall colors and a warm fall day. …

Well, apparently Gretchen loves pink! (you think?) After a wonderful engagement session up in high country I knew this wedding was going to be a fun one. Gretchen and Matt decided to see each other before the wedding. This can be a really nice way to go and can really cut down on the time needed to take photographs after the wedding. It gets you to your reception faster! However, the best part is, that they get to see each other all dressed and ready to go (almost in private) and then have a few quiet moments with each other…