First up is an example of my current Custom Album:

Next is an outside comparison between the Custom Album and the Wedding Book:

Finally, some images showing some additional details of the Wedding Books and Guest Books:

I’ve worked hard over the years finding just the right partners to work with to build books that I’m proud of, and I hope you’ve enjoyed checking them out, and that you’ll enjoy having one of your own even more! All of the books differ in their construction/materials, as well as the designs that are available with each, so contact me for additional details, or for an opportunity to meet with me to discuss your wedding plans, and to see these samples in person!

Cliff

On to the pics!

Kathy’s Maggie Sottero gown from J’aime Bridal. I hope I did it justice!

Matt chose to have his sisters represent him on his side of the bridal party. I loved how close they all seemed and the care the sisters took in getting him ready for his bride.

Flowers by Katharina Stuart:

Look at that sky!

I love vineyards!

This room was spectacular!

Now that’s how you show off a cake!

I love this look I caught when they thought no one was watching.

Matt’s sisters gave him a good roasting, with love of course. The title of this if you can’t read it is “Top 5 things you found out too late”. I think my favorite was the “Owns a Joey Fatone” doll.

The reactions:

Some moments on the dance floor:

A Full moon greeted us at the end of the night:

Congrats, and best of luck you two!

Cliff

OK forgive me for a second. Before we get into the pics I’m going to take a second to talk about my very talented wifey. My wife Malarie works in the corporate offices of Sephora as a trainer and is quite skilled with her background with cosmetics/skincare. She was the makeup artist for this wedding which was fantastic, and also saved the couple from a second travel fee to Tahoe. She did a beautiful job, and very importantly from my perspective stayed on time, so we didn’t lose our portrait time. Thanks Wifey! If any of my brides are interested in her services, please let us know.

I loved this message Erik sent a couple hours before the wedding. I hope you can read it! Digits blurred for their protection.

The flowers were gorgeous. I liked the feathers, nice touch.

We stopped for a few portraits with the beautiful backdrop of Squaw Valley:

Carly:

Erik:

Love the look on Erik’s face seeing his bride.

Some portraits:

First Dance:

A moment during the speeches:

Carly does a mean “Blue Steel”:

OK, we got the rings and used a log off to the side of the reception for a background. Everyone thought we were insane. To them it just looked like I was off taking closeup pictures of a log. I had more than one person that night ask us why we were taking pictures of a log. Then when I said that it was a “Ringshot” they thought I was talking about the rings in the tree, and that I truly was some crazy artist. When I said “No, the wedding rings!” they still thought I was crazy, but it made a bit more sense. Here’s the proof:

OK I had to include a series of images that I love. There is a massive rock in the river that is fairly accessible from shore, but tough to climb in full on wedding gear. Carly and Erik had decided that they must climb the rock. This series is the fun they had getting to the summit and back. I must say I was quite impressed with Carly’s leap on the way up there in her dress. I was equally impressed watching Erik scurry up the rock in leather soled shoes. Needless to say there were no shoes on the way back down.

A little animation of the jump back to shore:

Yum!

This guy cracked me up. He was working his butt against his wife’s pregnant belly while dancing. I think the song was “Baby got Back”

Thanks Carly and Erik for throwing such a great wedding and fun party for us to capture!

Congrats from Malarie and myself!

Cliff

We started out the day with Evelyn in a gorgeous traditional outfit for some portraits and a tea ceremony:

I think almost every guy learns how to tie their first tie as part of a wedding:

Some portraits in the wedding dress before the ceremony:

Evelyn on deck ready to walk down the aisle:

The ring bearers having some fun with the rings before their official duty:

Married!

The details:

Seriously how cute are these kids?!?

A couple more portraits before our time together ended:

Thanks you so much for sharing your day with us! Congrats!!

Cliff

They put together a beautiful wedding and had a total “Classic Hollywood” feel to the day. I really wanted the images to have that same sort of feel. I say Mission Accomplished!

I was such a Happy Photographer when I saw the long gloves, birdcage veil, and bright red lipstick!

That bright red lipstick can be messy!

Luckily Jon came prepared!

The Ladies:

The Gentlemen: OK you might be wondering why there is a lobster in with the headshots. No, I have not lost it, it is a stand in for one of the groomsmen who couldn’t be there the day of. Hi Josh! I think he had a better time than anyone when it came time to dance. He certainly was popular.

I absolutely adore the portraits from this wedding. Some of my all time favs:

Yum!

Thanks Melissa and Jon for sharing your day with us, and Congrats!!!

Cliff

Nader and his sis:

We had a great time with you both, and we hope you’re enjoying Paris & Turkey! Have some Pierre Hermé for Malarie and I!

Cliff

I couldn’t decide whether I liked BW or color better for these next couple so I’m delivering both. Leave me a comment and let me know which you like better:

Thanks Christine and Stephen! We’re looking forward to your wedding in August!

Cliff

Check her out!

How cute is this guy:

Sneaking a peek:

They gave me some time to make some great portraits, so we took advantage and I found a spot with a killer view of San Francisco:

Sorry ladies, the guy in middle is taken. I’m not sure about the other two though.

The flowers were by Moe’s Flowers in Berkeley:

The bridesmaids did an awesome hat dance! Love it!

They brought some mean moves to the dance floor! They had a fantastic routine worked out for their 1st dance.

There was a photo booth complete with costumes, and I caught the happy couple. I just stuck my lens in the curtain, not sure if they knew I was there or not.

Kiyomi and Lan, we’ve had so much fun working with you guys that we’re sad there’s no more shooting to do! Congratulations, and have a fabulous honeymoon in Japan!

Cliff

Other wedding info:

Dress: Vera Wang
Reception: HS Lordship
Cakes: Schubert’s Bakery
Makeup Artist: Lindsey Multman

Tuyet had different outfits for different parts of the day, this one for the first tea ceremony was particularly colorful!

Tuyet’s brother anticipates the arrival of Duy and his family for the presentation of the gifts and tea ceremony:

Some of the details:

I couldn’t decide between the ring shots, so you get both   :

They were bombarded by confetti upon their entrance to the reception:

Thanks and Congrats Tuyet and Duy!
 
Cliff

 Here is a Las Vegas photo of mine from a couple years back to set the mood.

 See you soon!

 Cliff