Their first date was a road trip. A trip to start a life of endless adventures together– also, a precursor to their short future ahead. She was from Baltimore, and he was from the south formerly a bullpen catcher for the Orioles team. Their lives couldn’t be any more different and physically apart but somehow, […]
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He had caught the garter toss three years ago, Miriam, Ivette’s Matron of honor, narrated at her wedding. Miriam knew that it wouldn’t be long before Ivette and Javier would tie the knot. It was a warm October day, the perfect day to exchange vows and to dance as if the night was never going […]
The panoramic San Franciscan view did not compare to the elaborate beauty that the day compelled for Kat and Greg. Their final moments before they became officially Mr. and Mrs were filled with details, anxiety and laughter in between. They were adored and surrounded by friends, sisters, and brothers, and family from all over the […]
It was a bright morning as Adriana’s daughters rushed to get their makeup and hair flawlessly done, and Ruben was trying to get out the door. They figured since they had already seen each other for the last 21 years that seeing each other before they wedded wouldn’t do any harm. Every detail was set, […]
It was the start to a brand new day, a brand new season, a whole new life for Anali and Joe. The morning brought nostalgia, laughter, nerves and almost tears as it was mere minutes before Anali, and Joe exchanged vows. They had family that had come in from miles (and even hundreds of miles) […]
©Serafin Love by Tanya Herrera. The day unfolded perfectly loving like one of those fairy tales you read as a kid. Lili and Kenny’s wedding took place in the enchanting St. Coleman’s Catholic Church nestled in Cazadero. In the middle of the tall redwood trees, they exchanged words that have married couples all over the […]
Even though our flight arrived way past schedule, the excitement of arriving in beautiful Guatemala was enough to keep my coffeeless-self going the next day. To say that watching the wedding day unfold behind the lens was a real tearjerker would be an understatement. You see, Lorena and Julio are dear friends of mine and […]
Having been a bride prior to becoming a wedding photographer gave me some insight into the madness that comes along with wedding planning. Details ranging from centerpieces, to ‘save-the-dates’, to groomsmen suits and everything else related can become a whirlwind of wedding extravaganza. Quite frankly, it can slowly spiral into a mess of stress. Wedding […]
I was honored to fly out to Orange County to document one of Maria and Javier’s biggest day of their lives. Although, the clouds gathered forecasting thunderstorms, there was no doubt that God had pre-designed this beautiful day into their destinies. From the touching ceremony in Maria’s childhood church to the beautiful lake house as […]
I remember knowing even before Victor proposed what my colors were going to be for my special day. Before details, flowers arrangements and details can be decided, the preliminary unasked question is what are the wedding theme colors? I often ask my brides this question in preparation for their big day because it’s so important […]
