wine and roses wedding photographer

Just as the sun was setting, Stephanie and Aaron exchanged their vows at the beautiful Wine and Roses in Lodi in a romantic twinkle light ceremony, sprinkled with lots of laughter and officiated by cousin Blaine. Steph and Aaron first met at a wedding of mutual friends a few years ago, only to discover that they lived down the street from each other, knew all of the same people AND went to the same high school, but somehow had never met. Serendipity. I got a chance to get to know Aaron and Stephanie prior to their wedding as we drove…

It’s so important to make sure that the wedding day is not all about photography (even though I am quite sure I would have fun with that). I try to encourage my couples to allow me the trust to capture the day as it unfolds—the particular rhythms, ebbs and flows that mark that day, and create a natural and authentic album of memories.

Amy and Ryan’s big day was set on the beautiful grounds of the Wine and Roses Hotel in Lodi. Every detail from the flower arrangements on each table to the coordinating shirts of the little guys, groom, and groomsmen was thought through. Everyone, especially their boys loved the party atmosphere. There’s a lot of behind the scenes teamwork that goes into a wedding. Vendors communicating with each other, ironing shirts at the last minute,  pinning on boutonnieres, etc, all with the goal of trying to keep the day running as smoothly as possible for the Bride and Groom. Big Thanks…