Category Archives: Napa and Sonoma Weddings

Getting the shot…….and taking the time to make it happen on your wedding day.

They say that the wedding day is all about the bride……and that’s mostly true.  I love creating beautiful, timeless images of the bride and couple.  However, when I get a groom willing to rock the camera, I am so there!  During the reception, I wanted to create some edgy video light shots featuring  Jeramy’s tattoos.  He was more than happy to sneak away with his gorgeous bride for a few minutes to create these images.  This is something I talk about with my clients ahead of time, as creating images like this means taking the time out to do them.  They are not candid, and can’t be created without client participation.  After I took a few shots of Jeramy, Sarah joined in and we were able to create a romantic and sexy image for them.  One of my favorites for sure! Of course, there is plenty of time in the day for fabulous candid photography too!   I’ll be talking about scheduling  time within the wedding day to create images like this in San Francisco, at PPGBA February 25th.  If you’re a photographer and would like to hear more about this and other important topics…..we hope to see you there!

And because this flower girl was so darn cute, I had to include this one!

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Carson Tyree - February 18, 2010 - 2:33 pm

LOVE the shot of his hand on her back. The circle of his ring, up to the triangle of the dress and skin, up to the circle (and even the “X”) ON the dress make for such an artistic statement. Gorgeous.

Nancy Knight - February 19, 2010 - 7:05 pm

Amazing photography. Of course, how could you go wrong with such a gorgeous bride and groom, not to mention the adorable flower girl! I may be predjudiced since they are my family, but the photos were so breathtaking and so different and artistic compared to your everyday wedding photos. It captured the day perfectly!

Napa Valley Wedding ~ So Vintage

Maybe it was the downtown Napa location that inspired the vintage feel for this wedding.  Maybe it was that we started so early in the morning before the hustle and bustle.   The Sunday morning quiet, and crisp morning light is what made the first image possible.  

Overlooking the First Presbyterian Church of Napa.

 

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que bella!! I love the image with the church! That nice quiet soft morning light in Napa is completely heavenly!

Atwood Ranch Wedding | Sonoma Wedding Photography

Ritisha and John’s wedding at Sonoma’s lovely Atwood Ranch  was definitely one to remember.   The grounds at Atwood Ranch are stunning, and we had a wonderful time creating these images!    Here’s a few more from their wedding day. To view the original post, look here.

Flowers by Napa Valley Florist Anne Appleman.

Cupcakes by Scandia Bakery in Sonoma.

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Kim Sayre - January 14, 2010 - 8:46 pm

What a beautiful wedding! Rock on, rockstar!!!

Details, Details…………

Yes……..I  am obsessed with the wedding details!  

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lovehandle - December 4, 2009 - 3:50 am

love the detail shots!

Napa Valley Wedding Photography ~ V. Sattui Winery St. Helena

There are so many fantastic  images to share from Angie and Jim’s lovely  Napa Valley wedding at V. Sattui Winery……. it’s hard to choose!!  For Angie and Jim, this was a destination wedding, and it was one of my favorites. Thanks Angie and Jim for a fantastic day!  To see more fabulous images from their wedding day, please take a look at the original post.

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Kim Sayre - November 26, 2009 - 8:14 pm

Once again I LOOOOOOVEEEE it! Wow, that was a gorgeous day, wasn’t it? The one of the flowers on the truck… shut up! and the train tracks and the amazing ceremony shots… Much happiness to Angie & Jim!

lovehandle - November 28, 2009 - 5:30 am

love the picture with the red flower and truck in the background… great depth of field… (haha, I am learning…)

Napa Valley Wedding at Brix

Here’s a few more from Queennette and Matt’s wedding at Brix in Napa!!   Gorgeous summer flowers by Napa Valley florist Valley Flora . Here is a link to the original post.

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Napa Valley Elopement | Cyndie and George

I had such a great time with Cyndie and George.  If you haven’t seen my original post featuring their wedding, take a peek here.   I Couldn’t help but post a few more from their Wine Country Elopement!

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lovehandle - November 28, 2009 - 5:28 am

Fun couple… Joe likes the groom’s ferragamo shoes….

Shannon - November 28, 2009 - 5:50 am

Hi Elaine!!! I loved his shoes too…..

Napa Valley Wedding ~ Meritage Resort Wedding Photography

Well I have been a busy girl processing all my fabulous fall weddings.  It really was a memorable season filled with the best clients and gorgeous weddings.  It’s hard to find time to blog more than a few images from each wedding sometimes……..but I plan to keep you updated with additional posts in the coming months.   Thought I would share a few more from Tarah and John’s  lovely wedding at the Meritage Resort.

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Polly - November 15, 2009 - 7:41 pm

beautiful as always

Napa Valley Wedding ~The Meritage Resort Napa ~ A few More Favorites!!!

You probably remember the lovely Tarah and her handsome husband John from a recent post  about their wedding at The Meritage Resort  in Napa.  Here are a few more of my favorites from the day.  The first image is that moment right after the first kiss. So magical and romantic!

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carrie - November 5, 2009 - 6:32 pm

that first shot is gorgeous!

Napa Valley Wedding Photography | V Sattui Winery | Angie and Jim

Angie and Jim were married at the lovely V. Sattui  Winery in St. Helena.  We started the day at the fabulous  White House Inn and Spa  in Napa before heading over to V. Sattui for the ceremony.   I loved everything about Angie and Jim, and felt blessed to be a part of such a beautiful day.  Thanks to the bridal party for being so cool, and just fun to work with! Dress by Jim Hjelm,  Wedding Shoes by Kate Spade,  Wedding day Flowers by Polly at Valley Flora in Napa.  Absolutely delicious food provided by Knickerbockers’ Catering in St. Helena.   Angie’s gorgeous hair and make up were done by Holli Wernli  and Kathy Loftis  with Bella Capelli Salon Spa in Napa.

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Angie Hayes - October 14, 2009 - 6:06 pm

Shannon, these are AMAZING!!!!!! I LOVE the one of Zoe and I =) I cant wait to see the rest!!!!

Holly Wernli - October 19, 2009 - 2:56 pm

Ok, wow Angie you look amazing. I cant wait to see the rest of your pictures.Please dont forget we want to put some on our website…It was great working with you. Congratulations!

carrie - October 19, 2009 - 5:50 pm

some stunning images shannon!

Carli Rose - December 7, 2009 - 7:39 pm

Shannon, you did such an amazing job on these impages. Not to mention you had two beautiful people to work with. Thank you for making our property look absolutely breath taking.

[...] There are so many fantastic  images to share from Angie and Jim’s lovely  Napa Valley wedding at V. Sattui Winery……. it’s hard to choose!!  Thanks Angie and Jim for a fantastic day!  To see more fabulous images from their wedding day, take a look at the original post. [...]

Napa Wedding | Avia Hotel and Brix | Queennette and Mathew

The day started early……with photography coverage starting at 7:45 am.  It couldn’t have been a more beautiful morning in Napa……..perfect for what we had in mind.  We started the day at the hip new Avia Hotel conveniently located in downtown Napa, and definitely worth taking a look at the next time you are in the Napa Valley!   My assistant and I noticed the  Uptown Theater right around the corner, and devised an impromtu plan to bring Queennette there for some fun shots.  Of course I was even more excited when I saw the white 1937 Cadillac Sedan courtesy of Vintage Wine Tours of Sonoma.   Thank you to Eric for being the best chauffeur ever!  Thank you Queennette and Matt for sharing your day with me. Happiness always!

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Flowers by Polly with Valley Flora. She never fails to do an amazing job!  My clients love her, and she is wonderful to work with!  The  ultra modern velvet green chair in the room at Avia was beyond perfect for this shot of the bouquet.

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Roxanne - October 11, 2009 - 3:44 pm

What amazing photos! The wedding was beyond beautiful and so was the couple.

Matt Guyot - December 19, 2009 - 8:37 pm

Hello Shannon,

I was wondering if you could send me a few of Matt & Queenettes photos with your watermark so that I can share your work with future brides. I would love to have your permission to email them to clients and (someday when it gets started) be able to post them on our website. Please let me know.

Happy Holiday,

Matt Guyot
D.O.S. Brix
Matt@Brix.com
707.944.2547

[...] Here’s a few more from Queennette and Matt’s wedding at Brix in Napa!!  Here is a link to the original post. [...]

September Wedding | Viansa Winery Sonoma | Cathy and Jay

Cathy and  Jay were married at  Viansa Winery  in Sonoma on a gorgeous September day.   They were surrounded by their dearest friends and family, most of whom had traveled far to join them for their destination wedding in the wine country.  It couldn’t have been a more beautiful day!  Congratulations Cathy and Jay!  It was wonderful to be a part of your celebration.  Thank you again Polly with Valley Flora for the lovely flowers!

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ajira - October 4, 2009 - 9:13 am

I visited your blog yesterday for the first time and was struck by that first shot, of the bride against a magnificent deep yellow wall. Just exquisite. Didn’t have time to peruse further however as I had to tend to my son… I’m back today, and lo and behold, you’ve posted another gorgeous wedding.

I LOVE the colour and clarity of the bride’s eyes in the third shot down. I adore the sweetness of the bride’s father holding himself as he walks his daughter down the aisle. Beautiful, beautiful work.

carrie - October 5, 2009 - 8:05 pm

gorgeous work shannon! did you do the bridal make-up?

Napa Wedding | Meritage Resort | Tarah and John

Tarah and John were married at the gorgeous Meritage Resort  in Napa.  It was an especially fabulous day, because Tarah is also a wedding photographer!  They were both completely at ease in front of the camera, so it made my job even more fun!  Meritage Resort wedding coordinator Melissa Caraway was fantastic, and made sure everything ran smoothly.  Thanks for your help Melissa!  Tarah and John…..thank you for being so gracious, and for allowing me to capture the love between you.  It was a fabulous day!  Tarah’s Gorgeous dress by designer Angel Sanchez.  Angel Sanchez’s  classic designs are available locally at Jin Wang in San Francisco.  Shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti. Classical Guitar by Ken Kunst with Trio Solea.

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ajira - October 4, 2009 - 9:15 am

Oh! That wall! Oh! The details… the buttery skin, the beautiful couple, the love… Oh! Oh! Oh! I was about to write, ‘That first shot’.. and then ‘Those first two shots’ but kept having to include the next photo… all of these are fantastic. The light delights!

[...] probably remember the lovely Tarah and her handsome husband John from a recent post  about their wedding at The Meritage Resort  in Napa.  Here are a few more of my favorites from [...]

Winery Wedding| Sonoma | Cyndie and George

Cyndie called me on a Wednesday. She planned to elope on Saturday.  Nothing was planned, but she was going to make it happen.   We hit it off immediately, and quickly devised a plan!  Within 24 hours, she had her dress,  and a  pair of sassy red shoes!  They married in a field……….. just the two of them, and I cried silently just like I always do at weddings.  Their open and spontaneous personalities reflected in the images we created! 

Thanks to Sweetie Pies Bakery in Napa for the darling cake topper, and to Polly at Valley Flora  for creating a stunning bouquet at the last minute!! 

 Congratulations to you both, and thanks for bringing me along! It was awesome.

 

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Christina - September 23, 2009 - 4:21 pm

I LOVE the use of color in these pictures!! Those sexy red shoes in the vinyard…you have an amazing eye

Kim Sayre - September 23, 2009 - 5:01 pm

Ok, so hot it sizzles!!!!

[...] and George.  If you haven’t seen my original post featuring their wedding, take a peek here.   I Couldn’t help but post a few [...]

[...] Sweetie Pies  in Napa is the place to go for gorgeous….not to mention yummy pies and wedding cakes.  Several of my 2009 clients had a Sweetie Pies cake for their wedding,  and they really are lovely.  To see the darling cake topper they put together (last minute) for Cyndie and George’s Sonoma elopement, take a peek here.  [...]

Napa Valley Wedding ~ Churchill Manor ~ Rebecca and Anthony

For Rebecca and Anthony, who were married at the lovely Churchill Manor in the  Napa Valley.  It was wonderful working with you, and being witness to the start of your lives together.  Wishing you all the best!  Rebecca’s lovely hair and make up provided by Triple Twist Makeup & Hair Design in San Francisco.

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Anthony - September 22, 2009 - 4:19 pm

I love them!!! Now I am dying to see the rest.
Shannon you are AMAZING!!!

Kim Sayre - September 22, 2009 - 5:08 pm

What a beautiful wedding! Great work as always Shannon!!

Danielle Tijeinra - September 22, 2009 - 10:38 pm

THose are amazing!!!

roxanne luety - September 22, 2009 - 11:37 pm

Some of the most BEAUTIFUL photos i have ever seen!

Pat Hutton - September 23, 2009 - 12:00 am

Shannon,

These are fantastic, I can wait to see the rest.

You are soooooo wonderfully talented.

Pat

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