Nina + Doran in Berkeley, CA

I am a photojournalist and I've never worked as a fashion photographer, but I imagine that working with models is not that much different than photographing Nina and Doran.  These two were complete naturals in front of the camera - they moved with such ease and grace and were so very comfortable with each other.  I guess that's the type of chemistry you get after being together for seven years.

Although Nina and Doran may have been together for a long time, they planned their wedding in about two months.  TWO MONTHS!  They kept the focus of their day on the ceremony, which was truly a coming together of their closest family and friends who have supported their relationship throughout and will continue to support their marriage.  It was obvious that everyone in attendance has been important in their life, and each and every guest bore witness to and signed their gorgeous ketubah.  So many people contributed to their wedding as many things including the cake, ketubah, bouquet and boutonnieres were all made by friends.  Their wedding festivities were made all the more special by the fact that they married on the weekend of Nina's grandparents (who traveled from Houston for the event) 62nd wedding anniversary.  Congrats you two!  You're such lovely people and it was an honor to photograph your wedding!

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Reba + Richie in San Ramon, CA

Reba and Richie are the type of people that you want living next door.  They are super fun and all about their family.  When they first came to meet with me, I expected that they might bring their daughter Nina or Reba's mother, so when the door opened and I found that they had twelve family members in tow, I was a little surprised, but quickly learned that that's just how they roll.  As you might expect, that is a lot of people for a consultation, but luckily, I ended getting some help from our dog Kiki.  "How?" you ask, well, Reba and Richie are also Shiba owners and their pup, Kobe, looks just like my little fur ball.  It was an instant connection.

Their wedding was on one of those warm days in late October that we are so lucky to have in the Bay Area.  It took place at the Bridges Golf Course in San Ramon, and as I expected, filled with tons of family and friends who were so happy to celebrate this marriage, one that was eleven years in the making.  Reba and Richie's fun personalities and energy set the tone for their day so that it was just one great party.  Congrats, you two!

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