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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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wedding ceremony site at Miner's Foundry in Nevada City, Ca

The Venue: Miner’s Foundry Ali and Mark tied the knot this spring at The Miner’s Foundry in Nevada City, CA.   This beautiful historic venue is located right in the heart of downtown Nevada City.    It’s one of the few indoor-only venues in the Sierra Foothills which makes it perfect for year-round weddings and receptions. […]

Miner’s Foundry Wedding | Nevada City, Ca | Ali + Mark

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wedding ceremony photo at Helwig Winery in Jackson, CA

We can’t wait to share this beautiful wedding at Helwig Winery in Plymouth, CA.  If you love Napa, then Amador County should be your next stop for a wine weekend.  With beautiful rolling hills and more than 40 wineries, it’s the perfect place to tie the knot and plan a destination wedding. Helwig Vineyards & […]

Wedding at Helwig Winery | Amador County

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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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spring wedding photo at Empire Mine State Park, Grass Valley CA

Empire Mine weddings are so beautiful in the spring when the gardens are in full bloom.  Late May and early June are my favorite months in the park, before the heat of summer sets in.  Even in the height of summer, the park stays much cooler than surrounding areas thanks to the lush greenery.  This […]

Empire Mine weddings in the spring | Grass Valley Photographers

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Nevada City engagement session

Get outside and adventure!  We love taking our couples on little adventures for their engagement session and there are a ton of great locations right here in the Sierra Foothills.  Are you thinking about having an engagement session, but not sure if it’s worth the investment? Three reasons why you should consider having an engagement […]

3 Reasons to have an Engagement Session | Lake Tahoe Photographers

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