Retrospect Images » Napa, Sonoma, Sacramento, Northern California and Desitnation Fine Art Wedding Photography

Occassionally I will second shoot for other wedding photographers on weekends when I don’t have weddings of my own. It is such a refreshing way to experience a wedding day with a much smaller amount of pressure in comparison to being the primary photographer.  I don’t do it often because photographing my own weddings with couples who are all mine is my number one favorite thing, but I have ot say it is a nice change of pace every once in a while to assist another photographer. I love seeing how other photographers work, I love that I can be a little more experimental since the presure isn’t all on me to capture the key shots, and I love that I get to edit just a handful of favorites for myself instead of the usual sorting/editing hundreds-thousands of images.

I have never done a blog post with images form second shooting (I don’t think??) and I rarely post second shooting images anywhere, since  I try to stick with focusing on posting photos from my own wedding clients, but I really loved how all of the images from this Rancho Nicasio wedding turned out, and wanted to share! Lucy + Brad put lots of care into the details of their day and they were really a pleasure to have the opportunity to photograph.

Thanks to Gina Peterson Photography for having me assist you with this beautiful Rancho Nicasio wedding!

Amanda and Ben were married on their 9 year anniversary! Yes, these two have been together forever (said in true Sandlot fashion’ foooooreeeeever’). Ok, maybe 9 years isn’t forever, but as someone who got married also on my 9 year anniversay, I know how long 9 years can feel. These two have already had nearly a decade of commitment to one another. From talking with them, I remember talking with these guys about how they started dating. How Amanda ‘stalked’ Ben at her high school, and how in his senior year she wrote in his yearbook and the two have been dating ever since.

This day was such a pleasure. It is rare to have a day where everything goes so well. The October weather felt like summer with warm sunlight and a gentle breeze. There were so many genuine, loving moments for me to capture- such big, real smiles. Happy tears. Belly laughs. Immense dance-party-skills (even grandma had some intense moves). We had SO much portrait time. We got to walk Ben + Amanda by ourselves to the church for the ceremony after their portraits together. These two laugh a lot together, and it is no secret that they fit so well with one another.

I just adore these two and the moments we were able to witness between the two of them and their friends and family. Ben and Amanda thank you so much for not only sharing your day with us but for really opening up and letting us capture such honest moments.

Mike created so many beautiful images at this wedding,, but below was my favorite.
















































Vendors:

Photography: Retrospect Images
Bride’s Preparation: Hyatt Regency
Ceremony Venue: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacramento
Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency Capitol View Room, Sacramento
Floral Design: DIY and family friend
DJ: Contemporary Djs
Bride’s Shoes and Accessories: Kate Spade
Hyatt Regency Event Coordinator: Heather Foreman