A beautiful summer wedding day at Centerville Estates in Chico, California. Kristie and Shawn were surrounded by their wonderful friends and family as they were married under the ivy arch. Every aspect of their Northern California wedding day was planned to perfection. Their love for the great outdoors made this venue the perfect choice. Their wedding colors were hunter green, burnt orange, burgundy, blush pink, and navy. Enjoy viewing this gorgeous summer wedding!

A beautiful summer Catholic Wedding in Chico, California. It was an honor getting to photograph Rikki and James’ wedding day! The ceremony took place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the reception was a super fun pool party at a private residence. The wedding colors were hunter green and gold which coordinated perfectly with the ornate architecture of the church. In this post, I’m sharing a few of my favorites from their Northern California wedding day.

You may be wondering why photographers are pushing to photograph wedding details. In this post, I’m sharing the reasons why we think it’s so important to photograph every detail! I’m also explaining what wedding details consist of, so by the time you’re done reading you’ll have a complete understanding of wedding details.

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Ackley! Despite a thunderstorm that interrupted the reception, everyone remained positive and embraced the rain, dancing the night away! Maryann fulfilled her dream of feeling like a princess on her wedding day with a perfect dress from David’s Bridal (more to that story!). The wedding took place at The White House at Churn Creek Golf Course and featured Royal Purple and Crimson Red florals along with the wedding décor. You’ll definitely want to see their beautiful wedding day!!

A faux exit on your wedding day can be a great idea for many reasons! Not only does it allow for more control over the shots captured, but it also provides a fun and memorable moment for the couple and their closest friends and family. Read about the different types of controlled faux exits and how to properly plan for them. And if a real exit is what you’re wanting, there’s tips about that too! Regardless, a wedding exit is going to be a fun and exciting part of your wedding day.

Your wedding day is a day of joy and celebration, but it can also be a long day for your guests. Portrait time, in particular, can be a bit tedious for your friends and family members as they wait for the reception to start. However, there are plenty of ways to keep your guests entertained and engaged during this time. From providing entertainment options to serving refreshments and having a photobooth, there are many creative ways to make portrait time fun for your guests. In this post, I share some practical tips to help you keep your guests happy and entertained during portrait time on your wedding day!

Cell Phones can be a huge distraction during a wedding ceremony and could even potentially ruin your wedding photos! In this post I share ways to encourage your guests to put down their devices and enjoy your wedding day to the fullest.

I was so excited to get to work alongside Amber Enos Photography on this beautiful Oak Hollow Farms Wedding Day! The day was absolutely perfect. The Bride and Groom were such a fun couple to be around and were surrounded by their amazing friends and family. The atmosphere the whole day was uplifting and full of celebration. It was such an honor getting to be there!

I was honored to second shoot for Holly Dyche Photography on this gorgeous Fall River Mills Ranch Wedding! First time I experienced horses joining in for the sunset portraits. It was such an awesome experience and I so enjoyed working with Holly! Here are my favorite shots from the day.