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The Kimpton Sawyer wedding photos Sacramento, CA

Sutter Club Wedding I just can’t get enough of Christina + Ryan’s beautiful spring wedding at The Sutter Club in Sacramento, Ca.    The day started out rainy (a sign of good luck), and Christina was so relaxed as we navigated last minute location changes for the first look due to wind and rain.   Everything […]

The Sutter Club Wedding | Christina + Ryan

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Sutter Club wedding reception Sacramento, CA

Sutter Club Wedding Photos As much as I love modern weddings, the truth is, I’m a sucker for tradition.  With many photographers pushing their couples into having a first look and taking photographs before the ceremony, when our couples opt to go the traditional route and wait to see each other at the isle, we’re […]

Sutter Club Wedding Photos | Sacramento Photographers

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Wedding at Sutter Club Sacramento

Yesterday we spoke with a bride who’s sister hired a “family friend” to take their wedding photos… It turned out that the friend lost EVERY SINGLE PHOTO. Andy and I hear stories like this all the time, and it absolutely breaks our hearts. Every year, without fail, we get many calls from couples who skimped […]

Hiring a family friend for wedding photos

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bride getting ready photos at Kimpton Sawyer hotel in Sacramento, CA

When the perfect team of  creatives come together- magical things happen.  And that’s exactly how Marie and Mike’s November wedding day unfolded.  They tied the knot in a traditional Catholic ceremony in Sacramento, then we headed to The Willow Ballroom for a romantic candlelit reception. The Willow Ballroom is an amazing and versatile venue which […]

The Willow Ballroom Wedding | Sacramento, CA

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Bride and groom at River Highlands Ranch

Andy and I always love shooting weddings at  River Highlands Ranch, the place we got married last year!  Shortly after our wedding, we found out that the Ranch was going to stop booking weddings due to the owner’s retirement. So when we headed out to shoot Lauren & Rich’s wedding in April, we really thought […]

Weddings at River Highlands Ranch | Smartsville, CA

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First look wedding photos

? Thinking about doing a first look on your wedding day, but not sure if it’s right for you?  Today’s blog will help!  I’m sharing everything you need to know about wedding first looks so you can make the best decision for your wedding.  I’ll explore the pros & cons, the history of the first […]

Should you have a first look on wedding day?

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