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Welcome Hey there, thanks for stopping by! Welcome to my little corner of the internet, my place to share my voice and photography. In case you don't know me, I am Sara (that's me to the left, the one without a big white furry coat). I am a photographer based in the San Francisco Bay area, California. I LOVE my work, and you will see a bit of that sneaking in here. I also use this as a place to share other parts of my life. You will find adventures, food and little tidbits about my life with my darling husband and our two fat cats.  Please feel free to have a look around and even leave me a note. I would love to hear from you! 
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A stunning day in Napa, filled with anticipation of the day to come. Molly and David let me tag along to document their rehearsal day in Napa with all of their closest family and friends. We started the day at Alpha Omega Winery where we had a lovely picnic lunch. Everyone gathered around and spoke of the amazing relationship that they had the joy to witness in David and Molly, the perfect match. After munching on some scrumptious food and hearing those heartfelt words, we all clambered on a bus to Palmaz Winery. Palmaz provided a tour of the grounds and the wine making process, followed by a wine and food tasting. The views from the terrace at Palmaz was breathtaking. As the afternoon turned into evening we clambered back onto the bus to finish the day at Gotts Roadside for, you guessed it: more food and wine. A perfect day in my books.

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 Molly and David, thank you so much for including me in your rehearsal day! I had so much fun, despite losing my cute little golf to Alpha Omega! I can't wait to get your wedding images up!
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Cynthia Young:

Sara,
You captured the rehearsal/wine tasting day beautifully. And the fun was just beginning! Thank you. :-)

(07.07.11)
Molly:

You're amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. Love ya!!!

(07.07.11)
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The day was perfect. Molly and David's love was present in every little detail and to be there filled my heart with joy. I couldn't feel more blessed to have been a part of this event. This is just a sneak peak of many more images to come. Congratulations Molly and David I am so very happy for the the two of you and the many years of happiness that you have ahead of you. You really know how to throw an amazing party!

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Christa Ebbert:

Breathtaking - these photos definitely capture the love Molly & David have for one another!

(06.13.11)
Dad:

Great pictures, cam't wait to see the rest. Proud of you.

(06.13.11)
Mimi Scheib Hatfield:

What a gorgeous bride! Happy day for all..
Love and best wishes, Mimi

(06.15.11)
Cynthia Young:

Sara, your work is amazing. We're so happy that you were there to capture the moments on our daughter's wedding day! Looking forward to the rest of the pics. Thanks again.

(06.16.11)
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Cindy and Darren, your day was beautiful. Every detail was so sweetly thought through, each person touched your lives and was hand picked to be there. The Forest House Lodge provided the perfect backdrop for a day that you have been anticipating and planing for months. I am so blessed to have been a part of your day, thank you so much for including me. It was difficult to choose from the many, many images from the day. There were so many sweet moments captured. Here are just a few...

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Click on the image above so see a slideshow of the day. You can also SEE CINDY AND DARREN's FULL GALLERY.

A special thanks to all of the fabulous vendors!

Location: Forest House Lodge
Coordinator: Kathryn Gardenhire |916.969.7108 | foresthouselodge@yahoo.com
Florist: Stefanie Smith | 916.796.5070 | galeazis@winfirst.com
Music: Brian Taylor Swerve Entertainment | 916.878.8838 | swerveentertainment@gmail.com
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Trang:

Wow! Sara, those pictures are priceless. You definitely captured all the wonderful moments from their wedding. You are one talented woman!

(05.23.11)
Sara Atkins:

Thanks Trang! It was so much fun to spend time with all of you, I can't believe how quickly the day went!

(05.23.11)
Cindy:

Thank you SO much for everything Sara!! You are amazing!!! I loved all your pictures and can't want to design our album with you. It's going to be a long day but we'll be sure to bring over wine & cheese! =P

(05.23.11)
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Just a few images from a sweet autumn wedding, Maegan and Mitch's day was beautiful. The wedding took place at the Jefferson Street Mansion in Benicia. A perfect backdrop to their day, adding to the vintage feel. I had such a great time working with Alexis on this wedding, he is so full of energy and clearly loves photography. Maegan and Mitch were so happy as they flitted amongst their guests. As the afternoon gave way to evening the party got going and the dance floor came alive. It was a joy to be a part of the festivities and document the day as it unfolded.





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One of Charlie's dearest friends, Nick, was married on Friday. The timing was perfect for us to go, a rare treat to take part in such a special event. I know it is hard for Charlie to be so far away from his family and friends, so when the timing works out and we are able to take part, it is a joy for us both. The ceremony was in a sweet little church in Paarl, a 45 minute drive from Cape Town. The ceremony was beautiful, Nick and Dine couldn't be happier. I don't think Dine stopped smiling once, and Nick was the most tearful groom I have seen. So full of love for one another, it was touching to witness. I put my camera away during the reception, I just enjoyed myself. I almost regret not getting images of all of the details, Dine clearly put a lot of work into making it just perfect. My favorite: personalized notes to each one of their nearly 200 guests.

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It was a challenge for me to be at the wedding and just enjoy it. Charlie started to get concerned about the nervous twitch in my trigger finger. I did end up grabbing just a few shots, I couldn't help it.

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 Congratulations Nick and Dine! Thank you so much for including us in your day. Your joy is infectious.
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