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20 Jul 2011, Posted by Carmen in Blog, Church Wedding, Marin Wedding, Weddings, 3 Comments

Sausalito Wedding Photography | Sausalito Presbyterian Church & Sausalito Yacht Club |Jensen + Eric


Seemingly never-ending piles of cardboard boxes have been trying to thwart my progress, but at long last, here is Jensen and Eric’s wonderful Sausalito wedding!  I had such a great feeling about these two from the minute I met them, but as individuals and as a couple.  They laugh so easily together that it’s really fun to photograph them, as you can see in many of the photos. And we had sun, actual sun in Sausalito while photographing on the water front… They are currently living in Minneapolis, where Eric is from, and chose to get married in Marin, where she’s from.  Gotta love the quaint little wood-interior Sausalito Presbyterian Church where the ceremony was held, followed by a classic destination wedding reception at the Sausalito Yacht Club.

And in case you’re wondering while you browse what’s up with the Cracker Jack shots, there’s actually a relevant story there, involving hotel rooms, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and an engagement ring – we’ll leave it at that!  ;-)

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photos

Sausalito Wedding Photography

Sausalito Wedding Photography

Sausalito Wedding Photography

Sausalito Wedding Photography

Sausalito Wedding Photography

Sausalito Wedding Photography

Sausalito Wedding Photography

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23 Jun 2010, Posted by Carmen in Blog, Church Wedding, Marin Wedding, Weddings, 1 Comments

Old St. Hilary’s Church Wedding Photography | Tiburon, CA | Nicole & Matt


I thought starting off with this photo would say a lot more than I possibly could in words about Matt & Nicole’s wedding… A gorgeous day, a beautiful couple, a historic Tiburon landmark for the church ceremony – really picture perfect!  I’m always surprised that a spot that feels so remote and out of a different century exists in the middle of Marin, and I love being up there.  And then to top it off we got to enjoy the second half of the day at Servino Ristorante, right on the water with panoramic views of San Francisco across the bay.  Thanks so much to all involved:

Getting ready:  The Lodge at Tiburon

The Ceremony:  Old St. Hilary’s

The Reception:  Servino Ristorante

Flowers:  Mill Valley Flowers

Cake:  Branching Out Cakes

I really enjoyed photographing these guys’ first reveal – first because the landscape with Old St. Hilary’s church is so visually stunning, but also because Matt was so fun to pose!  He’s been in very dedicated military service, so when I told him to face in one direction and stay put until he felt Nicole reach him, he got into position instantly and I knew he wasn’t budging until further notice! :-)

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