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Just in case you're wondering, who is Terra? What makes her tick? Okay, you're probably not wondering all that, but still I'd like to let you know that for me photography has led me to the best career ever. I feel so blessed to have been let into such intimate moments of peoples lives, to have the power to cause them to shed tears of joy, to have been hugged by so very many of them, it's beyond words. So although (of course) I love photography, what really drives me are the moments the camera records, and the drive to catch more than an image, but the texture of your skin, the way even the air felt that day. I hope, in the end, my images live up the reality. Please enjoy.
T
or, ‘Part Two’.
What happens when you take a beautiful couple and combine them with snow, Lake Tahoe, and the fabulous Nina Barbosa? This.
Enjoy,
T
It’s crazy how blue the sky is in Tahoe when the sun comes out
The past few months have been so crazy hectic!! Weddings, holidays, trips, just everything under the sun! One of my trips was to Lake Tahoe for Andy and Rachel’s beautiful wedding. Not only was there a wedding, there was a day after session (part two!).
For now please enjoy these preview images, which are crazy beautiful. Snowmen wedding cupcake towers, red shoes, one awesome hot couple, who could ask for more???
- T
Goofy groomsmen are absolutely 100% the best.
Sisters, beautiful sisters!
Kevin took these shots from the side, and I have to say that I love them. The expressions and the mountains just make for an awesome shot.
Andy carried her to and from through the snow, which is oh so romantic. Keep this pic as evidence Rachel!
This last image is from our day after session, and is really a teaser into some of the most gorgeous couple photos I’ve ever taken. It’s amazing what a day after session can look like! More to come.
Ceremony: St. Theresa
Reception: Edgewood
Makeup and Hair: Nina Barbosa
Heather met Kelley at a bar, and I have to admit that whenever I hear this from a couple I just laugh. Haven’t I been hearing for years that you never meet anyone worth meeting at a bar? Well, let me tell you that that is just not true. What was different in this case though was that Heather was not alone, she was with her mom.
Unexpected huh??
They lead a busy life, Heather is busy finishing up with school, they have two dogs together, and seem to always be on the go. When they told me they took up rollerblading with the dogs I had to admit that was probably the scariest sounding sport I’ve heard of in a while. Am I the only one who’s dogs are constantly running under my feet?
Hope you love their images!
- T
As the year draws to a close there are some reworks in process. Changes that will make everything go smoother, quicker, easier. These are all good things! Hence this two part preview, to be followed shortly by the full preview along with slideshow. Upside? More photos! I heart photos. I spent way too much time editing these photos today. I meant to be quick, I meant to be a processing machine, but then I was stopped by all of the loveliness and before I knew it hours had passed. Sigh.
Natasha and Ray exchanged vows at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton surrounded by family and friends. It was a lovely ceremony with tea light and dimly lit chandeliers. Natasha did a beautiful job designing and planning their decor, right down to the invites and signs used at the reception. I hope my photographs live up to their memories. More to come!
- T
Winter engagement sessions are so much fun, a bit different, and a tad unpredictable. The day we set out for this session the clouds covered the sky and a few times sprinkled us with raindrops. Rachel was such a trooper, and braved the cold in her beautiful dress and amazing high heels, Andy obliged by helping her change her earrings and carrying her through a field. Next year these two will be my first wedding of 2010, along with my first wedding in the snow. We’re set to do a super fun day after session, and so, yes. I’m excited. Hope you love the images!
- T
PS
I love love love this song I just found. The lyrics are so romantic.
I’m working on Sarah and Dave’s preview, and there is just so much to share that it’s going to be broken up into two posts. They were married at The Carneros Inn in Napa in a beautiful outdoor ceremony filled with close friends and family. And because I’m going to break this up into two posts I’m going to post an insane amount of photos (because I can) and tell a story using these images (also because I can). What can I say? I’m evil and self-indulgent.
Sarah and Dave were married in the Apple Orchard, and so when I saw this bowl on their nightstand I just couldn’t resist.
I love how Sarah sister watched her getting ready. I know that one day this will be when my own sister gets married.
Photos of Dave getting ready were taken by my lovely assistant Michelle.
Dave looks so happy in this image as Sarah pins his boutonniere.
This gentleman was playing guitar as guests began arriving for the ceremony.
Darker than expected, the evening provided romantic ambience to their ceremony.
Sarah’s father preformed the ceremony.
I love this image of Sarah dancing with her father.
Stay tuned for part 2!
- T
I met up with Chris and Amanda to take some photos of their family in Santa Cruz, and oh my, they make super cute babies. Could they get any cuter? But that’s not the absolute best part. The best part was how happy they were. Check out how calm and laid back their little man looks in these images! I wish I could tell you which of these photos is my favorite, but every time I look at them I just can’t decide. One thing I can tell you that I’m sure of is how happy this family seemed to be. Just watching the slideshow makes me smile. Want to know something that caught my eye and made me laugh out loud? In one of the images of Davey you can see his mommy reflected in his eyes. Please enjoy!
- T
These are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 them !!!!
oh my gosh these are absolutely amazing!!! i love them!
These are awe-dropping, beautiful, stunning professional images!! I am amazed…I have seen lots of photographers work, and these are top notch for sure!!! Great job, and of course the beautiful bride & groom!!! I mean they look like professional models…absolutely beautiful!! I hope they love & cherish these photos for a lifetime! Congrats!
I was thinking the day after are they crazy !!! They are soooo Beautiful you both are stunning we had such a great weekend. Hope you had a great honeymoon.
Absolutely Beautiful…
The surroundings, the dress, those shoes, the groom and oh yes, the bride!!!
Just delicious- thanks for sharing…
Really wish we could have been there..
Rachel- you should model in the snow more often!!
xoxoxo
Julie
Wonderful! I do not like the whole business of setting up photographs - but this has been an encredible achomplishment - well done to everybody.
accomplishment!