Testimonial Tuesday!

I met Julie through a colleague of mine almost a year ago. When I got engaged about 6 months ago, one of the first calls/emails I sent out for vendors was to Julie as I could not get her wonderful work out of my head.

We worked with Julie at our engagement session at the UC Davis campus and I was most worried about my fiance and the way they would work together. I don't know why I even worried about it.. Julie is so professional and calming that it was simple for him to work comfortably with her. In addition, though he felt awkward posing for professional photos, her finished work was truly amazing and beautiful.. You couldn't even tell that it was freezing out and that he felt he didn't look natural.

We can't wait to work with Julie on our Sept 2011 wedding day. Our photos are going to be amazing!!

Thanks Julie.

-Ninette B.

Brentwood, CA Wedding Photographer/ Hannah Nicole Winery and Vineyards/ Breanna and Chris

Wedding at the Purple Orchid Inn, Livermore, CA

This week I've been busy designing Becca and Jeff's wedding album from their fabulous event at the Purple Orchid Inn a while back. I am so happy to share a few of my favorite pages from their album. Enjoy!

Wedding at Hap Magee Ranch, Danville, CA

It's hard to believe my 14th year of photographing weddings has come and gone. Somehow I have managed to neglect my blog for quite a while.. so before the 2011 wedding season kicks into full gear I want make sure I blog about some of my favorite weddings and sessions from 2010.

First, going WAY back to June I want to share some images from Deanna and Eric's amazing, fresh, laid-back wedding at Hap Magee Ranch in Danville, CA. I introduced them on my blog after their super cool engagement session back in April. Deanna and Eric's wedding day started at Deanna's parents house in Danville where all of the women were getting ready.

I fell in love immediately with all of the beautiful kelly green accents that Deanna had chosen. The shoes, bouquets, shoes, dresses, shoes, garter and did I mention, shoes? were SO CUTE!

Eric and Deanna are super laid-back and wanted a stress free day. They decided to see each other before the ceremony, so we set up the "first look" on the cute little bridge in the park.

I loved finding out that Deanna is a BIG parrothead-- something we definitely have in common.

After a sweet ceremony underneath the giant oak tree at Hap Magee, Eric and Deanna hosted a giant party, complete with live music (LOTS of Buffett) and plenty of games (even beer pong!)


One of the sweetest parts of the afternoon was Deanna's surprise to her father. Apparently for many years he had been asking her to learn how to play the accordion (a family heirloom)--and she never did. So.. she decided to surprise him by learning how to play before the wedding. So sweet! And talk about sweet.. Deanna made her own wedding cupcakes! As it turns out she is quite the baker- her blog, Occasional Sugar, gives you a peek into her talent.

I thought it was so cute that each of her tables was named after a favorite drink. Eric and Deanna definitely know how to have a good time!

Best wishes Eric and Deanna! Your wedding was an absolute blast and I was honored to be a part of your day :)

Wedding at Wente Vineyards, Livermore, CA

Back in October I had the honor to photograph Lauren and Steve's wedding at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. What a beautiful day it was! They are such an incredibly sweet couple. Their engagement session at Mt.Diablo State Park back in the spring helped me to get to know them a little better.


Lauren was an absolute knock-out. The day started at her parent's home in Pleasanton where the women were getting dressed. My second shooter Mary was keeping an eye on the men at the groom's home just a few miles away. I was SO excited to photograph Lauren with her sweet dog Parker-- He even had a bow tie for the occasion. Luckily, we were able to capture a few images of him before he darted away and jumped in the pool. You can imagine the chaos as everyone (myself included) was trying to keep him from shaking water all over Lauren's dress!







I was thrilled that Lauren took my advice and booked DJ Hector Duron- still my favorite DJ in the Bay Area! Lauren and Steve's guests had a wonderful time under the gorgeous tent on Wente's lawn.