Jul 29
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA!!!!!

posted by: Gina

Today, Anna turns... old. Ok, I wont tell.

Actually, Anna is very young for all she has accomplished in her life. I've known her for a long time, although we have a hard time computing the exact amount, since we met thru friends of cousins of friends and whatnot. Anyway, Anna grew up, went to college, was (and continues to be) an engineer, but ditched that job to start an amazing company called ultra-spective. She married a wonderful man and gave birth to two of the cutest babies on the planet. All this, and so much more in just __ years. =).

Anna is our leader... our ship would sink without her. She's created something beautiful in this company, and should be celebrated today.

Happy Birthday Anna. I love you. =).

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Jul 25

Anyone need to update their family portrait??? I'd guess yes... since I do!

Posted by: Gina

It's a great time to take advantage of our August family portrait special... We are GIVING AWAY family portrait sessions! Our free August sessions WILL fill up, so be sure to call us to book soon if you're interested!

I'll be celebrating my mom's 60th birthday this weekend... I'm so blessed to have such a great mother and it makes me think it's time for me to update our family portrait too!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Jul 20

a lesson in LOVE

Posted by Anna: I just have to share my experience at Stephanie and Peter's wedding yesterday. We met Stephanie at her parent's house where she was getting ready. My first observation was that everyone was very organized and calm. It was a pleasure photographing her getting dressed etc. However, what really hit me happened when Stephanie walked down the stairs in her gown and her father saw her for the first time. He was choked up and there was an extremely proud yet heartfelt look on his face. What I began to notice, and this continued to occur throughout the day, was that the utmost focus was on love and relationships. It was so PURE and simple. I was so touched by this overwhelming emotion that it motivated me even more to capture these relationships and the love between their family and friends. I am so grateful to be a wedding photographer and I feel privileged to have the responsibility of preserving these moments for them. At the end of the evening, I went home, kissed and hugged my mom (who was caring for my boys while I was at the wedding) and went to bed grateful for my family and friends. I'll be sure to post some of their photographs soon...

Remember you don't have to wait for a special occasion to show someone how much you love them. None of us have any guarantees in life so be sure to show PURE love everyday. So to those of you who are taking the time to read this...I wish you much happiness and love in your life : )

Jul 16
Join us for an evening of art, wine, music and food

Posted by: Gina

We'd love to have you to our downtown Livermore gallery studio for an evening of art, wine, music and food on Thursday, July 24. We're so thankful that UBS Financial is sponsoring this event... we know their presence in the planning of this evening will add something very special to the night.

There is no RSVP required... please just stop by between the hours of 6:30 and 8:30 pm. It's sure to be a great night!

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Jul 12
New Wedding Images

Posted by Gina:

When I get to the point of designing a wedding album, I usually haven't seen a whole lot of the photography. I am always busying working on other designs, marketing or other things around the studio. I am always so excited when I get to see wedding images for the first time. Since I don't go to most weddings, I really get to experience them for the first time this way.

I love seeing the beautiful dresses and details on the brides that we've talked about in their engagement preview session. I like watching the guys transform from when they come in for their consultations in jeans to dashing grooms. I love seeing the look in a grooms eye when he sees his bride walking down the aisle. And family and friends surrounding wonderful couples with so much love. I could go on and on about this. Every wedding is always a little different.

But always my favorites are the bride and groom in THEIR moment... the little time that they get to pull away from everyone else for just a few minutes and enjoy each other while we get to be the ones there to witness and document this love.

Here are a few from some recent weddings... Amy and Paul at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, CA Tiffany and Arthur at Boa Ventura in Livermore, CA Joe and Cindy at Scott's in Walnut Creek, CA Lesli and Dan at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton, CA

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Jul 03
An exciting and busy 4th of July wedding weekend!

Posted by Gina:
We are so excited to have the opportunity to share two very exciting weddings with two great couples this weekend!

Matt and Maria are getting married on the 4th of July here in downtown Livermore with the ceremony at St. Michael's Church and reception at Alden Lane nursery. A wedding on a day with fireworks... what a great combination!

Angie and Danny's wedding is Saturday in Monterey. We had so much fun on their engagement session at the Dublin Ranch Golf Course... we can't wait to do some exciting stuff on Cannery Row. They are such a fun couple and we're sure they are going to have a crazily energetic day!

Congrats to both of these amazing couples!

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