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04 May 2010, Posted by Carmen in Blog, East Bay Wedding, Outdoor Wedding, Weddings, 0 Comments

Palm Event Center Wedding Photography | Pleasanton, CA | Megan + Archie


Spring had definitely arrived by the time I photographed Megan & Archie’s wedding!  I loved all the freshly blooming flowers at the Palm Event Center at this time of year, including the cherry blossoms… almost as beautiful as Megan that day! ;)  Her personal flowers by The Flower House were just as gorgeous… And I really appreciated Archie, who despite dealing with eye-watering allergies looks cool as a cucumber in every shot… Maybe it’s the gambler in him, but he didn’t need any explaining about what great attitude is all about!  Thank you both and everyone who contributed for an excellent day.

LOVE these next two shots my second shooter Sapasorn got of the ring bearer and flower girl… Aren’t they the cutest??  Oh wait, I say that about all ring bearers and flower girls… ;)

This is Megan’s mom, watching her daughter come down the aisle:

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10 Mar 2009, Posted by Carmen in Blog, East Bay Wedding, Weddings, 0 Comments

Micaela & Rodrigo | Gaia Arts Center | Berkeley, CA | East Bay Wedding


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A photo first this time – ’cause this is how much fun these guys were!   Micaela dances Brazilian samba and Rodrigo is a singer & musician for a Brazilian band.  They met at a rehearsal for the Brazilian Independence Day celebration in Golden Gate Park back in 2002, and ended up here!  Micaela, by the way, is not just any old Samba dancer – this woman was elected SF Carnaval Queen in 2004 – watch out, she can *move*!  I’m including more shots than usual from their rip-roaring reception, ’cause being a lifelong dancer (and expounder of fun) myself, this kind of celebration was close to my heart!

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I LOVE sneaking out the bride & groom for a nighttime portrait session – if we keep it quick, no guests will notice them gone! ;-)

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