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When Lianna arrived at Testarossa Winery on her wedding day she was beaming. She gave me a huge hug and I had to hold myself back, I was so excited to get started photographing what I knew was going to be a stunning day. The sun was out and the smell of the redwoods filled the air. Lianna and the girls made their way into the bridal dressing room and the laughter began. The day was full of laughter, a few tears...but mostly laughter.
She does.
This was the moment I nearly cried. The light on Lianna was stunning coming through the window and as she glanced down I pressed the button and heard that magic click of the shutter. I knew it was going to be a keeper.
Amidst the laughter I managed to get this photograph of Lianna. I love it, her eyes are just beautiful (she gets those from her mama).
And of course, this shot...one of my favorites. I love the laughter pouring out of this image. And this was her, most of the day. Pure joy.
We were outside taking portraits and in the background I heard a high pitched scream, 'Limo!!!!!!!' followed by the click clack of high heeled feet running in the direction of the bridal changing room. The girls spied the boys driving up just in time to get Lianna out of sight without him seeing her. It was a close one.
And of course, this shot...one of my favorites. I love the laughter pouring out of this image. And this was her, most of the day. Pure joy.
We were outside taking portraits and in the background I heard a high pitched scream, 'Limo!!!!!!!' followed by the click clack of high heeled feet running in the direction of the bridal changing room. The girls spied the boys driving up just in time to get Lianna out of sight without him seeing her. It was a close one.
Love this shot. Could there be a more handsome group? The boys all had their flasks and were trying to get Ethan to relax before taking the plunge.
Handsome Devil. Ethan wears groom well. And despite his nerves he managed to look pretty calm and collected.
How often does the groom get up on stage and rock out on his wedding night? As a wedding photographer I can vouch: not very often. I was so excited, not just for the images (which I have to say turned out pretty flipping amazing) but to hear him play! He got up there and had the room screaming, of course loudest of all was his new bride...jumping up and down with her arms in the air full of pride.
Lianna and Ethan, thank you so much for including me in your day. I am so happy to have been a part of it and I feel like I can safely say that I reached my goal. I wasn't really your wedding photographer, in the end you were more than clients to me. I didn't show up on your wedding day and photograph another job. I arrived and got swept up into the magic of your day, I was a friend that happened to have a really great camera. I am pretty sure I can say that I manage to photograph your day through your eyes. Thank you for letting me in, I loved every minute of it. And as for you, congratulations. You are blessed with many wonderful family and friends that clearly love you very much. But even more importantly, you have one another. Enjoy it, life is beautiful.
You can see a super fun slide-show of the day HERE.
You can see all of the images from Ethan and Lianna's Wedding HERE.
The access code is: L&E
Ceremony & Reception Location: Testarossa Winery
http://www.testarossa.com/
Coordinator: Molly Kavanaugh
408-354-6150, x12 | Molly@testarossa.com
Officiant: Jenny Lowell
Cake: Cake Queen, Jessica Esquinazi
turkish_tiger86@hotmail.com
Caterer: Sara Bromberg
sara@talulabay.com
Florist: Monica Gasperson
twigs@pacbell.net
Limo: Ramon Perona
ramon@limofiesta1.com
Hair: Diana Perona
diannroseperona@yahoo.com
Makeup: Marlena Jaffa
hardisc78@yahoo.com
Musicians: Vent
http://www.facebook.com/ventrocksmusic
You can see a super fun slide-show of the day HERE.
You can see all of the images from Ethan and Lianna's Wedding HERE.
The access code is: L&E
Ceremony & Reception Location: Testarossa Winery
http://www.testarossa.com/
Coordinator: Molly Kavanaugh
408-354-6150, x12 | Molly@testarossa.com
Officiant: Jenny Lowell
Cake: Cake Queen, Jessica Esquinazi
turkish_tiger86@hotmail.com
Caterer: Sara Bromberg
sara@talulabay.com
Florist: Monica Gasperson
twigs@pacbell.net
Limo: Ramon Perona
ramon@limofiesta1.com
Hair: Diana Perona
diannroseperona@yahoo.com
Makeup: Marlena Jaffa
hardisc78@yahoo.com
Musicians: Vent
http://www.facebook.com/ventrocksmusic
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Comments
Sara, you are truly amazing. These are even more incredible than I remember seeing them last. They just keep getting better and better. Thank you so much.
(10.18.10)Great shots! Have to say Lianna laughing is classicly Lianna and Ethan with the guitar exactly what I think of when I think of him. Beautiful!
(10.18.10)It is my pleasure Lianna, I am so glad that you like them!
(10.18.10)Sara, your photographs perfectly captured all the love and beauty that filled that wonderful day!
(10.18.10)Wow! I love each and every image. I wish Ethan and Lianna a long and happy marriage. I only wish that I could have been in two places at once, so that I could have helped capture this most amazing event. Amazing couple with an amazing photographer, makes for incredible memories for life.
(10.30.10)