Rachael & Jason Engagement Session, Nov. 26, 2008, Chico

Is it me, or has anyone else noticed that beautiful brides are just coming out of the woodwork lately? Holy cats! I just met Rachael and Jason yesterday and for a second or two I thought maybe I was shooting for the next issue of Bride magazine!! Also, I tried to trade trucks with them, but had no luck with that. On top of being an amazing-looking couple, they were really down to earth and fun and up for just about anything. How lucky am I? I get the coolest couples!! Hiking in stiletto heels? No problem. Leaf-throwing battle? No problem.

We toured all the cool places around Bidwell Mansion in Chico. The weather, which had been threatening rain, stayed mellow. Trees you wouldn't think could possibly still have fall color did. Rachael knew all the great spots -- these guys are Chico natives yearning for home, and will soon return. They treated me to some excellent Mexican food for lunch. They will wed in September at TJ Farms, and I am thrilled to be shooting their wedding. Here are a few of my favorite shots from their session. Congratulations, Rachael and Jason! :)


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