Caroline & Mahdi // Stable Cafe Wedding

I cried exactly three times at this wedding. M’s family couldn’t make it due to a certain travel ban but watching him beaming the entire day none the less and hugging every one of C’s family as if his own truly moved and inspired me. The second time was when Mariah Carey’s Always Be My Baby came on, and C’s entire family profoundly sang every word (you’ll know exactly which moment this is when you’re passing through these photos!) and all their guests joined in with arms around each other. Her mother singing to her father cradling his face and dedicating every word. It was such an incredible moment to be a part of. The third time I wept behind my lens was watching this couple on the dance floor, surrounded by so many people yet completely immersed and present with each other. They embraced each other like they were the only ones in that room and you will see that so very clearly too. They were the epitome of blissed out getting to dance with one another and I was so blissed out getting to witness it, I just couldn’t help feeling it all along with them.

This was one of the most emotional and love, joy, warmth filled day that I have ever photographed and witnessed. These two were incredibly present with me and their people and that’s all I can ask for . They let me in, they treated me like family, their family treated me like family, I do not take this privilege lightly of entering one of the most intimate and personal days in your story, so thank you for letting me in.

Venue // Stable Cafe
Florals // Bride
Food // Ann Walker Catering
Music // Golden Bell
Cake // Butter&

Savannah & Max // Sebastopol Backyard Wedding

Savannah & Max got married in the backyard of Savannah’s childhood home and once you scroll through, your jaw will be where mine was stepping onto their property - down to the floor. This backyard wedding set in the wondrous woods of Sebastopol was straight out of a daydream. Even more wondrous is these two. Savannah is exactly the energy she exudes, she is a sort of a womanly-human-goddess-hybrid who is humble, deeply compassionate, and so unbelievably thoughtful in the most intuitive ways. She is the type that makes you feel like you’ve known her for years even upon just meeting. The warmth and personal nature she surrounds you with is something I’ll never get enough of. And Max, oh Max. He is the type that would not only give you the food right off his own plate, but will also make sure that you know that you never need to be afraid to ask for it. He is strength yet softness, grounded, and takes care of his people. I’ve said this before and I will say it forever, I do not take the privilege of entering one of the most personal and intimate days in a couple’s lives lightly. And to be treated like family by this couple and their people on this very day is truly such a gift. I am just so happy these two found each other and so humbled and honored that I got to document a chapter in their story.

Enjoy.