beauty, boots, and barns

Ryan & Holly
November 20
Dana Powers House
Nipomo, California




When I got Hollys inquiry about doing her wedding, I was thrilled. We met in high school, only it was just a year. In that year we defiantly connected, but didn't stay in touch. Then facebook happened. (oh facebook!) Anyways, the wedding date had already been booked, and in Canada! I had to sadly decline the wedding, and wish her luck on another photographer. Well, the amazing person that she is, she kept up with me, and the news with my mum. She would randomly email me with these amazingly encouraging emails and news about the wedding. The more I heard about the wedding, the more I realized how much I really wanted to shoot it. Then, in one of her emails she had mentioned she had changed the date! (excited much?! yes!)  I tried to be discreet about it, but told her that she should hire me! After all I was free THAT Saturday. So, she did! We became a team... she came over we talked over details, she gave me her AMAZING invite, and I drooled, and declared it the BEST invite ever! 


So on that Saturday, Kellen and I awoke to much rain and clouds. Drove the 2 hours to the coast in hopes that it wouldn't be the same there... it was. Then suddenly it cleared, there were blue skies, and big pouffy clouds, and the sun shined.. shone? it was beautiful! Kellen and I oo'd and aww'd over the barn, over the house, over the "anthro" style barn and decor. We couldn't get enough. 


So in part one of this post you'll enjoy her amazing creative ceremony, the beautiful bridal party (who is probably one of my favorite ones, look at that setting!) and the reception.  Enjoy, and be in anticipation of part two!! 


 (and just to warn you now... THIS IS A LONG POST!)

First Looks, Orange Sapphires, and lots and lots o' Love

I convinced Kate and Aaron that having a first look is the best thing to do. There was no hesitation, they were on board! I love first looks. Why? because it makes for such AMAZING photos, the emotion. You can't fake that. Second, you can get all the photos done before the ceremony then when the ceremony comes you enjoy it, you hang out with family, then you get to party. No guests waiting, no trying to beat the light, and you get to enjoy the wedding that you so deservingly get to enjoy.


 Anyways, they gave Kellen and I full creativity to do whatever we wanted. We went, we conquered, and they kicked ass.  I hope you enjoy this couple as much as I enjoyed photographing them and their newly married love. I realize after each wedding, especially after a wedding where the bride and groom mean so much to me, that God has really given me the best job in the whole entire earth. I'm grateful that He has given me a gift and I get to share it with the world, and show it that God is creative and I get to show that! So thanks Kate & Aaron. I love and adore you... Enjoy your photos!