Keri and Josh were married at the Resurrection Catholic Community Church in Aptos, CA with the reception following at the Kennolyn Hilltop Hacienda. We started the day getting ready at the Seascape Resort in Aptos, CA with stunning views over the Pacific Ocean (and some opportunities for great photos too). We had some really challenging, harsh light while there at around mid day, but I found some little tricks to bring out some fantastic photos. Did you know that in really harsh light, shooting in the same direction as the sun will result in flat, colorless images with harsh shadows. However, if you shoot towards the sun (and can avoid lens flare) then you can add glow and pop to an image and come away with something really spectacular? It’s always fun to refine my technique, and I’m so pleased with how these came out. The Kennolyn Hacienda was another fantastic place, with sweeping views from the Santa Cruz mountains, a redwood grove, beautiful light everywhere, and a comfortable Spanish/Californian feel to the architecture and landcaping. My second photographer was Peter H. Chang. Enough talk then, on to the photos:
Peter’s photo:
Here’s a fun perspective on family pictures. Kids always make these events so fun. I had to promise a silly picture in exchange for a fun picture after, and this was a fun and unanticipated result (grabbed by my second photographer Peter). The kids really got into it!
On to the reception site at Kennolyn, the kids playing on the lawn and having fun as only kids can.
Perhaps my favorite photo from Keri and Josh’s wedding…
The Kennolyn reception venue as the sun finished setting.
Keri and the girls did not let a lack of microphones stop them from properly celebrating a selection of 80′s rock songs.
Thanks to the vendors:
Cake: The Buttery Bakery
Florist: Connie J. Moore Floral Designs
DJ: Sam Peacock
Make-up/hair: Leslie from Tranquille Spa
Thank you to Keri and Josh for being such wonderful, considerate clients. I wish you the best! Congratulations!
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