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Not every couple I meet is going to be a perfect match. I know that and I also know that while I would love to photograph everyone's wedding, if it isn't a perfect match then I need to help them find someone else to photograph their day. It sounds crazy, but it is true. On the wedding day, the bride will spend more time with me than she will spend with her new husband. This is why it is so important that we have a great relationship.
When I first met Lianna and Ethan at a little breakfast place called Stacks, I just knew they were my couple. We talked and talked. We didn't just talk about their wedding. We didn't just talk about pricing. We talked about life. Where they met, what they love to do. Their favorite places to visit together. Family. It was such a joy to spend time with them and it made me realize, yes, this is my couple. My couples turn into my friends. That is the only way that I can be sure to provide them with the best images on their wedding day. This is the only way that I can be sure to capture their memories through their eyes. The way they remember it.
Here is a little peak at Lianna and Ethan's engagement session at Santana Row in San Jose. Yes, they are dripping with awesomeness.
Thank you for an amazing session! I am so excited to celebrate your wedding with you two. You are such an amazing couple! Happy wedding planning!
When I first met Lianna and Ethan at a little breakfast place called Stacks, I just knew they were my couple. We talked and talked. We didn't just talk about their wedding. We didn't just talk about pricing. We talked about life. Where they met, what they love to do. Their favorite places to visit together. Family. It was such a joy to spend time with them and it made me realize, yes, this is my couple. My couples turn into my friends. That is the only way that I can be sure to provide them with the best images on their wedding day. This is the only way that I can be sure to capture their memories through their eyes. The way they remember it.
Here is a little peak at Lianna and Ethan's engagement session at Santana Row in San Jose. Yes, they are dripping with awesomeness.
Thank you for an amazing session! I am so excited to celebrate your wedding with you two. You are such an amazing couple! Happy wedding planning!
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I made it! What a trip. I got my fill of movies and bad airplane food for a while. I was fortunate on the Washington to Jo'burg leg of the trip; I had two seats all to myself and was able to lay down and sleep a bit. When I arrived in Johannesburg I was feeling pretty good. The journey to South Africa always seems to be better for me than the return flight.
The ride from the airport to our new diggs was great. The driver was a nice fella named France (like the country). We had a wonderful conversation about his baby girl and the importance of family. We spoke about our aspirations and what it was like for him to grow up during Apartheid in South Africa. I could have easily sat in the back of that his car and not said a word to him. That would be easy, but it would not have been nearly as heartwarming.
We arrived at Charlie's work and Charlie came over to take me to our new abode. It is literally a stones throw from his office. Our home is really nice. We have a decent kitchen and lovely pool in the back yard. My favorite: the living room has neon pink shag carpeting. Now, carpet does not make the list of things I love. But pink shag carpeting just might sneak its way into that list.
Despite all of my time in South Africa I have never spent much time in Johannesburg, I am looking forward to see what kind of trouble I can get myself into. Charlie and I are trying to decide what we will do this weekend. We are thinking either Kruger park or 'The Cradle of Man Kind'. Either way I should come away with some great images!
The ride from the airport to our new diggs was great. The driver was a nice fella named France (like the country). We had a wonderful conversation about his baby girl and the importance of family. We spoke about our aspirations and what it was like for him to grow up during Apartheid in South Africa. I could have easily sat in the back of that his car and not said a word to him. That would be easy, but it would not have been nearly as heartwarming.
We arrived at Charlie's work and Charlie came over to take me to our new abode. It is literally a stones throw from his office. Our home is really nice. We have a decent kitchen and lovely pool in the back yard. My favorite: the living room has neon pink shag carpeting. Now, carpet does not make the list of things I love. But pink shag carpeting just might sneak its way into that list.
Despite all of my time in South Africa I have never spent much time in Johannesburg, I am looking forward to see what kind of trouble I can get myself into. Charlie and I are trying to decide what we will do this weekend. We are thinking either Kruger park or 'The Cradle of Man Kind'. Either way I should come away with some great images!
Lianna:
Glad you made it safe and sound! The come visit comment is enticing :)
(03.24.10)
Cindy:
I agree with Lianna...will you be there next year? Haha...maybe Darren and I can stop by during our honeymoon =)
(03.24.10)
Sara Atkins:
Actually, I am not sure the next time I will be here. Hopefully next year though! But then, we will be living the life of starving students at that time. It might be a bit difficult. Maybe you should come to LA for your honeymoon =)
(03.24.10)
Felicia:
You must go to Kruger park simply because that's my new last name. :) Miss you, Sara!
(03.25.10)
Sara Atkins:
Good point... maybe you should come to Kruger park too. Does tomorrow work for you?
(03.25.10)
Uncle Bill:
Hi - I helped you all the way. Miss you already. Still digging out and returning to batchlerhood. Hello to Charlie. Kitties say hi. See ya when I see ya. Cheeers.
(03.25.10)
Sara Atkins:
Thank you Uncle Bill! I could have used you on that bumpy flight! I kept looking at the air hostesses to make sure that they were not frightened!
(03.25.10)
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It is that time again. I am all packed and will be heading to the airport in just a couple of minutes. My flight leaves at 6:50am today and I will arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa at 3:50am tomorrow. It is going to be a long journey! But, I am really looking forward to finally having my fella back by my side. It is amazing what a difference it is to have a co-pilot in life. Everything is better with a co-pilot. And now, after almost a month of being apart, we are finally going to be on the same continent! Life is beautiful!
We will be staying in Johannesburg where Charlie will be working and I will be doing a few jobs in Cape Town. I am looking forward to those beautiful South African weddings! That and the beach.
It will probably be a few days before I get my act together and get new posts up. I do have several back logged and I can not wait to get them up! And hopefully the change of scenery will mean many more posts to come. However, my subjects may be of a different sort. The four legged African sort.
Cheers!
We will be staying in Johannesburg where Charlie will be working and I will be doing a few jobs in Cape Town. I am looking forward to those beautiful South African weddings! That and the beach.
It will probably be a few days before I get my act together and get new posts up. I do have several back logged and I can not wait to get them up! And hopefully the change of scenery will mean many more posts to come. However, my subjects may be of a different sort. The four legged African sort.
Cheers!
Mary:
Have a safe trip
(03.23.10)
Cindy:
Safe travels Sara!!!
(03.23.10)
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We have done it since she was just a little peanut. I used to babysit her for my brother when she was brand new, this is where it all started. After taking piles of photographs of her I would scoop her up, blare the music and dance, dance, dance. We still dance, and she still loves it. I blare the music, scoop her up in my arms and she sequels with delight. I spin to the music and she closes her eyes, throws her head back and starts singing the words she still doesn't know. One of these days she will be to big to pick up and spin into circles. But I hope she never stops dancing.
Nicole:
Beautiful!
(03.17.10)
Anonymous:
I love this photo!!!!!
(03.17.10)
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This is my friend Rich. Rich is also a photographer and probably one of the nicest ones I have met, and I have met a lot. He has such a huge heart and is a complete joy to be around. I had an opportunity to photograph this nice fella, and I even managed to find a nice smile (he promised that it was not possible). Thank you for sitting in front of my camera Rich, now you know how your clients feel!
RIch Frye:
Thanks for taking my pictures Sara! Your an amazing photographer and I am blessed know photographers that are truly wonderful people as yourself :)
(03.15.10)
Yvette:
Great shots! Love the color.
(03.15.10)
Sara Atkins:
No problem Rich, you are a great guy! I feel lucky to get to have you in front of my camera!
(03.15.10)
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Yay! I'm so excited! You are amazing and I can't wait
(03.26.10)Such a lovely couple. Good shoot!
(03.26.10)Everyone at my house today wishes they had you as a photographer. I feel so lucky! Thanks so much!
(03.28.10)That is great to hear Lianna! I am the lucky one though. You two are the sort of people that I dream about having as clients. It is so nice to have found a perfect fit!
(03.28.10)Thank you, and yup you nailed it. They are lovely in every way!
(03.28.10)Me too Lianna!
(03.28.10)