Babies, Babies Everywhere!! {Redding Baby Photographer}

I'm usually shooting brides and not babies. Until the magical moment when my brides have babies, that is!! Then, I can't help myself. It's such a warm fuzzy feeling. It gives me a big excuse for some baby-snuggling time. Who can resist them? Weddings are in short supply this time of year but happily, babies are not. Here's wishing you some baby love for 2012!

Nicole + Jason Engagement - Honey Run Covered Bridge {Chico Wedding Photographer}

Nicole + Jason! What a darling couple! It was a gloriously beautiful day to shoot an engagement session. Not only did we have the breathtaking Honey Run Covered Bridge to shoot at, but a very cool neighbor and local antique car icon loaned us his amazing antique cars and cool barn for backdrops. Nicole & Jason will marry in March at The Card Center in Chico. I have a feeling it will be great fun! You guys were super easygoing and fun to shoot. Hurry spring!

Alisha + Nick Engagement Shoot {Chico Wedding Photographer}

What a fun engagement shoot!! We got up with the chickens! Well, we met at 8:00 a.m. -- mainly to avoid the smoldering oven that was yesterday in Chico and Redding. We went for a relaxing photo-stroll through One Mile in Chico and then down to CSU for a bit. Alisha and Nick will tie the knot at the Butte Creek Country Club in June next year. I'm definitely looking forward to it. They radiate happiness!

Dan + Natasha, August 3, 2011 {Pine-Gri-La Wedding Photographer}

Oh, what a lovely place to have a wedding!! This is one of my favorite venues. The winding drive up to Pine-Gri-La is idyllic, with views of Castle Crags lining the way. Dan + Natasha brought about 150 guests and celebrated their wedding there yesterday. Natasha looked ridiculously beautiful and comes from a long line of beautiful women, having a mother who could pass for her sister. She vastly improves the image of a cowboy hat and boots, as you can see! For a great departure from tradition, they had a full S'Mores bar instead of a cake.. mmm! The weather was splendid at around 78 degrees, as opposed to the usual 100 in Redding. Pine-Gri-La is like a fairy-tale village. Every detail is so beautifully put together. And I have serious garden envy -- this place is one giant flower garden. You guys were terrific! I hope you have a wonderful honeymoon and thanks for having me as your photographer!!