Portrait of bride and groom in a forest
woman looks at bride and laughs
wedding guest comforted by bride at wedding
Bride laughs as bridesmaid pops champagne
Flower girls in flower crowns arrive
Groom looking at boudoir album of his bride
Friend laughs while holding a beer while the groom gets ready for his wedding
Groom laughing with friends
Friend of the groom hugging another guest
Makeup artist does makeup for a bridesmaid
Grandfather braids flowergirl's hair before the wedding
Funny moment during the bride's preparations
Everyone looks on as the bride and mother of the groom have their hair and makeup done
Hairstylist does bride's hair
Bridesmaid looks on and laughs as the bride gets her done
Flower girls gets lipstick before the wedding
bride having eye makeup applied
Flower girl coming down the stairs
bride and bridesmaid having makeup and hair done
Mother of the groom looks on as the bride puts on her shoes
Archway leading to the ceremony site at Paradise Springs
Groom and guests share a funny moment
Groom and friend play with walkie talkie's before the ceremony
Mother of the groom hugs a guest as the father of the groom looks on
Groom walks his mother down the aisle during the wedding ceremony
Groom hugs is mother before she sits during the wedding ceremony
Groom hugs his father before she sits during the wedding ceremony
Groom fights emotions watching his bride come down the aisle
Bride escorted down the aisle by her parents during her wedding ceremony
Father of the bride kisses his daughter during the wedding ceremony
Groom looks at his wife with the ring bearer in the background
Family of the groom watch as the couple exchanges vows
Groom says his vows to his bride during the wedding ceremony
Bride listens to the groom recite his vows during their wedding ceremony
Bride and groom during their wedding ceremony
Ceremony site, the Hidden Forrest, at Paradise Springs near Oakhurst, CA
Ring bearer looks on during the wedding ceremony
Bride places the wedding ring on her groom's finger
Bride and Groom taking a deep breath at the end of their wedding ceremony
Groom dances as they are announced husband and wife
Groom kisses his wife's hand at the end of their wedding ceremony
Bride and groom walk back down the aisle after their wedding ceremony
Hugs and congratulations between the bride, groom and their friends after the wedding ceremony
Hugs and congratulations between the bride, groom and their friends after the wedding ceremony
Hugs and congratulations between the bride, groom and their friends after the wedding ceremony
Hugs and congratulations between the bride, groom and their friends after the wedding ceremony
Hugs and congratulations between the bride, groom and their friends after the wedding ceremony
Hugs and congratulations between the bride, groom and their friends after the wedding ceremony
Portrait of the bridal party at Paradise Springs near Oakhurst, CA
Portrait of bridesmaids at Paradise Springs
Groomsmen portrait at Paradise Springs
Portrait of the bride and groom at sunset at Paradise Springs
Portrait of the bride and groom at sunset at Paradise Springs
Portrait of the bride and groom at sunset at Paradise Springs
Portrait of the bride and groom at sunset at Paradise Springs
Bride and groom arrive to their reception laughing and dancing
Groom takes a shot with his friend at the wedding reception
Best man gives a speech with the wedding cake in the background
Bride and groom react with laughter to the best man's speech
Groom hugs best man as the bride looks on
Bride laughs after smashing cake in the groom's face
Bride and groom's first dance at their wedding reception
Wedding guests dance at Paradise Springs near Oakhurst, CA
Wedding guests dance at Paradise Springs near Oakhurst, CA
Wedding guests dance at Paradise Springs near Oakhurst, CA
Flower girl dances at Paradise Springs near Oakhurst, CA
Wedding guests dance at Paradise Springs near Oakhurst, CA
Portrait of the bride and groom at sunset at Paradise Springs

This wedding was touch and go for a bit – the Railroad Fire was bearing down on Paradise Springs for the better part of a month, but thanks to the amazing work by the firefighters, the venue was safe and Eunice and Chris had one hell of a wedding. Every wedding has moments, expressive people, beautiful surroundings, but I’ve rarely met a group of people so in tune to each other. It was a real treat to spend the day with everyone here – there were so many hugs, I truly felt I was among “my people” all day. Not even a 2 or so hour delay with the makeup could ruin the experience, and if you’re a glass-half-full kind of person, that delay delivered some of the most amazing light I’ve ever been blessed with for the couple’s portrait session. Take a few minutes, enjoy my favorites, and let me extend a heartfelt thanks to my friend Cindy Stafford who stepped in last minute to help me with this one!

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