Looking forward to Kim & Donovan’s wedding in the fall!

I loved working with Meghan and Josh on their beautiful Yosemite wedding day! They are both such sweet and mellow people, and their wedding was just gorgeous. You can’t go wrong with a Yosemite wedding, with all of the beautiful trees and blue sky around you. The couple chose to do a first look… Meghan also had a first look with her Dad, which I thought was so sweet! We got many of the formal pictures done prior to the ceremony. The ceremony was on the balcony overlooking the trees. It was very touching, as Meghan’s brother was the officiant. So sweet! The evening continued with marshmallow roasting, and dancing the night away. Congratulations you two!!!

I’m SO behind on blogging, but I wanted to get this adorable sneak peek up for Meghan and Josh with their cute furbaby, Manny.  Their wedding was this past weekend at the gorgeous Tenaya Lodge resort in Yosemite.  I can’t wait to share more!

Loved working with Donovan and Kim for their engagement session!  Can’t wait to work with them this fall at Garre Vineyards in Livermore!

Several engagement sessions coming up… I loved working with Danielle and Sean last night. We found this gorgeous hillside with poppies… perfect springtime session. It was our first time meeting in person, and they are the sweetest couple! I can’t wait for their Tahoe wedding this summer!

I am so late in sharing this.  I’m so very honored to have been named one of the top wedding photographers of 2013, by the Love Collective.  Several popular wedding blogs in the industry have selected three photographers, all of whom have demonstrated excellence in various areas.  On the Go Bride chose Lovely You Photography!  Had to share… I have been listed with some pretty amazing photographers, and I’m so very thankful.

So excited to finally be able to share these images which have been under wraps for a few weeks. We have been published at On The Go Bride! Krisstin from OTGB asked me to work with her on this project which we initially started discussing about 6 months ago. The original concept was beer-related and masculine, so we combined brown glass, faded denim, and galvanized hardware with gorgeous florals and greenery to create something that the ladies AND the gents will love!

It’s so fun to see an idea come to fruition! Of course it would not have come together if it had not been for some amazingly talented wedding industry vendors.

The shoot took place in midtown Sacramento at the incredibly stylish, LowBrau. LowBrau is a gourmet sausage kitchen and beer hall located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of 20th & K St. If you have not eaten (or drank) here, you must! They offer an amazing selection of craft beers, and the greatest comfort food around. Check them out!

The planner and designer of our shoot was Artsy Heartsy Events.
Invitations by Meredith Carty Design
Floral Design by Thistle and Honey
Vintage Rentals by Dogwood Party Rentals
Chalkboard Signs by Wedding Chalk Art
Escort Cards by Pigment & Parchment
Cake by Ettore’s European Bakery & Restaurant
Brides Hair & Makeup by Jenifer Haupt
Bride’s Gown by La Soie Bridal

Thanks to our beautiful couple, Michelle and her sweet husband for being our models.

Loved working with such talented people!

I’m so happy to have met this beautiful couple and their families!  They were married in October in the small town of Winters, just outside of Sacramento.  Their intimate wedding took place near the river, at Rotary Park.  Afterwards, the celebration continued in the beautiful private reception room at Buckhorn Grill in Winters.   Enjoy!

I really loved working with Kevin and Lien and their great group of friends and family on their wedding day!  It was such a fun and beautiful day.  Everything took place at Arden Hills Resort in Sacramento.   I’ll let these gorgeous images speak for themselves!

Venue – Arden Hills Sacramento

Officiant – Reverend Tan

Flute and Harp – Reverend Tan

Floral Design – Mary from A&M Bridal

DJ -

Cake – Shelton’s Cake

Just getting around to sharing this ADORABLE wedding that I shot, as a second shooter for the sweet and amazing Marielle Hayes Photography.  I used to second shoot a lot, but last year I just shot with a handful of my photographer friends.  This was my first time shooting with Marielle, and I had a great time at this sweet couple’s wedding.  I LOVED all of their gorgeous vintage details.  A friend of their family loaned them the gorgeous red Ford vintage truck.  So sweet!  Had to share my favorites (there are so many)!