Bluephoto, San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer | Santa Barbara

Grand Chenier Barn Warming

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:21:27 +0000

This last weekend I was invited up to the Grand Chenier Barn Warming. The Grand Chenier Barn (website: HERE) is located east of San Miguel and before you arrive at Parkfield. This is a working horse ranch with literally hundreds of horses up and down the hillsides. The barn itself has been recently setup to host weddings and is a top notch facility. The surrounding hills create a stunning backdrop and the accommodations are like none other. The upstairs is a unique experience with antiques from all over the country ranging from musket rifles and pianos to a 360 degree mirrored changing room and four post bed overlooking gorgeous green hills and a vibrant sunset.

I received my invitation to the barn warming a month before the event. The invitation asked that I arrive at noon before the 3pm start. When I pulled up, I was greeted by Nicole who was going to be our bride model for the afternoon. Sweet! Janie, who is the events manager, had arranged for wedding dresses as well as transportation and an extensive tour of the surrounding countryside. Not only is the facility top shelf, but Janie and the rest of her staff were simply wonderful! I highly suggest taking a look at the Grand Chenier Barn if you are looking for a country barn wedding venue.

San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer | Grand Chenier Ranch

Greg and Whitney caught my attention as they were playing around out in one of the fields. These two are sweet, sincere and totally hilarious. I had a blast shooting a few frames of them against the gorgeous green hills.

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Milkstache.

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:27:46 +0000

Two year old awesomeness.

Santa Barbara Wedding Photographers

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Ashley and James

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:19:53 +0000

James and Ashley are an incredible couple. James had Ashley and I laughing the entire time we were out. Ashley is a sweetheart who adores her man. These two were an absolute pleasure to photograph and I am very excited to be their Santa Ynez wedding photographer. Next summer these two will be married at the Coquelicot Vineyard which is actually closer to Los Olivos than Santa Ynez. Both towns are about an hour north of Santa Barbara. Their summer wedding will be held amongst the vineyards and the Coquelicot estate will serve as a gorgeous backdrop. Thank you Ashley and James for a wonderful afternoon full of laughter and adventure.

Santa Barbara Weddings | Winery Wedding Santa Barbara

The light amongst these oaks just north of San Luis Obispo was incredible.

I can’t wait for their Santa Ynez wedding!

Manley Men

The fields just north of San Luis Obispo have officially turned from dried up brown straw to gorgeous green grass.

Los Olivos Weddings | Santa Ynez Wedding Venues

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Amy and Ross

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:19:47 +0000

Amy and Ross held their wedding at the Mitchell Katz Winery, Palm Event Center in Pleasanton, California this last weekend. The day started off at the Rose Hotel in Downtown Pleasanton where the girls got ready. The Rose Hotel is a wonderfully historic building with a spiral staircase and stunning rugs all over. The classic look of the hotel provided great backdrops that inspired me all morning long. Next we headed out to the Mitchell Katz Winery which uses the Palm Event Center as its wedding venue: HERE. The Palm Event Center has the Estate Room which is really one huge barrel room with painted concrete floors and gigantic chandeliers hanging above. The deep reds, dark oak barrels and stunning light fixtures create a surreal setting for a wedding ceremony. Mackenzie Herbst was the venue coordinator on hand that kept everything running smoothly and handled all details before they became an issue. Mackenzie was brilliant and I highly suggest you contact her if you are considering having a bay area wedding. The party really got going as the cake was served and DJ Chris Mowery, from Denon Doyle got the music playing. Chris did a great job of serving up some classic dance tunes which kept the floor filled the entire evening: HERE. Amy and Ross are a great couple with a very loving group of friends and family. I am honored to have been chosen to photograph this wedding and I wish Amy and Ross happiness and adventure as they begin their married lives together.

Pleasanton Wedding Photography | Palm Event Center Wedding | Casa Real | Mitchell Katz Winery

The Rose Hotel in Downtown Pleasanton.

Wild carpet at the Rose Hotel.

Ruby Hill Winery and the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton.

Barrel room wedding at the Palm Event Center.

…and there was fire!

Pleasanton Wedding Photographers

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The Teagues

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:52:16 +0000

I only shoot a handful of family portraits each year. With that said, each winter, Michelle and I have a few friends we really enjoy taking out and catching up with. The Teagues fall into this category. I’ve known Alecia and Kevin for quite a few years now (when it was just them and their King Charles Cavalier named Lucy). Now they are a complete family with Calliope, Becket and a new little one just about to introduce him/her-self.

The Teagues will forever hold a special place in my heart as they were some of the first that urged me to take my photography to the next level (Kevin even built my first website). I am forever grateful to Kevin and Alecia for helping sculpt the idea that has become Bluephoto and for believing in me when I didn’t believe in myself. Kevin and Alecia, I wish you continued happiness and joy with each passing year.

San Luis Obispo Photographer | Family Pictures

Laguna Lake in San Luis Obispo is gorgeous this time of year.

The fields and grass around San Luis Obispo turn green as soon as we have rain. So far this year we have had two huge storms and the landscape is thriving!

If you are a San Luis Obispo photographer, you must take advantage of the gorgeous evening light found at Laguna Lake.

San Luis Obispo Photography

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More Belize please.

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:15:37 +0000

Michelle, Payton and I just got back from visiting Belize. The trip was outstanding! Our first stop was Table Rock Jungle Eco Lodge near San Ignacio where Chef Chris and his lovely wife Jennifer pampered us to no end. Table Rock is a very intimate lodge with three thatch roof rooms, an open cabana style lounge, a gourmet kitchen and an incredible, open dining area. Table Rock is on a hillside overlooking a river that winds it’s way through the jungle. We ended up being the only guest during the four days we were there. Table Rock is an amazing place for a destination wedding. Chris, Jennifer and the rest of the staff are top notch and can help with all aspects of your destination wedding from lodging and travel arrangements, to helping you obtain the correct legal documents. I highly recommend checking out Table Rock Jungle Lodge in Belize.

Table Rock Jungle Lodge in Belize: HERE

Our next stop was Caye Caulker, an island off the coast of Belize. We spent the better part of a week walking, riding bikes and exploring the waters that surround this tropical paradise. On Caye Caulker, shoes and shirts aren’t required, cars are not allowed and rusty bicycles, golf carts and hand made tortillas are the norm. This was one of the best vacations I have ever had and I cannot wait to go back!

Caye Caulker: HERE

Belize Wedding Photographer

Tikal National Park, Guatemala: HERE

Caye Caulker bike ride.

Destination Wedding Belize

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