Jenna and Austin | Panoche Creek Wedding | Fresno, CA

Jenna, Austin, their 2 dogs and a 100 some odd friends and family brought the bling to Panoche Creek on a beautiful spring day. The river's waters were still running high, but everything on site was beautifully lush and green and Cassandra's great skill as a planner (Weddings by Cassandra) brought everything together. Jenna was looking fantastic in her gown and her puppy was adorable ball of fur! Enjoy of few of my favorites from their wedding.

Laura and Brad | Majestic Yosemite Hotel Wedding | Yosemite National Park

Laura and Brad were married on the side patio at the Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly The Ahwahnee Hotel). I'm regularly asked "what do we do if it rains?", and this wedding answers the question splendidly! Can you tell it was raining? The park is a beautiful place in all weather and a little rain is easy to manage and the pictures take on a whole different quality. Of course your ceremony probably won't happen on the lawn, but the side patios at the Ahwahnee are impressive settings for a wedding in any case. I love the way the light comes into the space and highlights the group and the rocks in the architecture - it's a beautiful spot! Enjoy a

Jordan and Nick | Ranch Engagement Session | Los Banos, CA

I travel a lot around the country and invariably meet new people who ask where I’m from. When I tell them California, their eyes glaze over and I can see the images of oceans and beaches, and mountains and trees that flash across their minds. I stop them and try to explain, that no, where I’m from is actually more like Texas than whatever they’re imagining right now but they never seem to quite believe me. California’s a big state, and in the middle of it is the biggest bit of farmland around and this post is for all those people that think it’s all beaches, tans, trees, and tech. I’ve photographed several weddings in Nick’s family, with a couple more coming up

Mandi and Ryan | St Paul Armenian Wedding | Fresno, CA

Mandi and Ryan were married just a few weeks ago on a beautiful, early fall day. The high point had to be Mandi getting ready in her grandmother's home. It was an amazing time capsule, I don't think the selection of vintage decor could be done better if one tried. The rest of the day was relaxed and I had a great time hanging out with the two of them. I get asked frequently if I ever photograph weddings in churches, well yes I do, here you go...enjoy!

Taylor and Connor | Wolf Lakes Wedding | Sanger, CA

This wedding comes to you from the ever beautiful Wolf Lakes Park outside Fresno, CA. As gorgeous as it is, it takes on an extra special quality when the impressive surroundings mix with a truly special couple and their friends and families. Taylor and Connor are two of the most warm-hearted people I have had the pleasure of working with, and it really shows in these images. I loved working with them, and I hope you enjoy the results.

Sarah and Ryan | Elliston Vineyards Wedding | Pleasanton, CA

Sarah and Ryan's wedding comes to you from Elliston Vineyards in Sunol, CA just a few miles outside of Pleasanton. The vineyard was a fantastic, intimate venue with a great old estate providing a gorgeous vintage background to the wedding. I truly had such a blast with these two and their friends. Truthfully I'm a pretty big nerd and these two were a perfect match. And then, to top it all off, Ryan and his friends home-brewed all the beer served at the wedding and it was absolutely glorious! Take a few and enjoy a few of my favorites...

Melissa and Greg | Beetle Rock Wedding | Sequoia National Park

Melissa and Greg's wedding will definitely be a highlight of my year when I look back to all the new places I was able to shoot. This marks my first wedding in Sequoia National Park and I couldn't have asked for a better couple to experience it with. We were met with a stunningly beautiful day, and even though it was a special day in the park, crowds were light and we were nearly alone with the 20 or so guests in attendance. After a beautiful afternoon with their ceremony on Beetle Rock overlooking the Sierra foothills and Central Valley in the distance, we headed down to Three Rivers for their reception at an amazing jewel of a home set alongside

Lauren and Andrew | Tuscan Gardens Wedding | Kingsburg, CA

Keeping it rolling, here is a wedding from Tuscan Gardens in Kingsburg, CA just a little south of Fresno. Featuring Lauren and Andrew tying things up with a little help from their son and all his antics. I love those little kids at weddings, such a blast! I also had a chance to work with one of the best planners in the central valley - Cassandra of Weddings by Cassandra. If you're looking for a planner for your wedding, look her up; she can't be beat. Enjoy...

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