Rebecca and Aaron - Part One - The Wedding

Last Saturday, Rebecca and Aaron took their friends and family up to Tenaya Lake in Yosemite for their wedding ceremony. Beautiful does not begin to describe the surroundings -- high country Yosemite with perfect weather. It's a bit surreal to be at 8000 feet and beachside. But it was the absolute perfect place for Rebecca and Aaron to marry. Rebecca and Aaron felt no need to tie themselves to the supposed traditions of marriage. Instead of a flowing white dress, she wore an amazingly beautiful blue dress that look awesome on her. Instead of chairs and pews, their guests simply gathered around them for an intimate beach wedding. Instead of the fluff surrounds the wedding, they had each other -- and it was all they needed. Rebecca and Aaron did one of the coolest things I've seen at a wedding. At the reception, they had each of the guests write down a bit of wedding wisdom and various cards numbered 1-50 and seal them in a envelope. For each anniversary they are going to open an envelope and read a card. What a great way to stop and remember one of the greatest days of your life! Tenaya Lake doesn't offer 5 star accomdations. Becca hid behind a small building to prepare for the wedding It was short hike to the ceremony spot. Yes, it really was this beautiful! I love the color the sky takes at this elevation! One of my favorite shots from the wedding by Katie! Weddings hardly go as planned, but having a car die on you while you're an hour from the reception, not good. Even a broken down car couldn't stop their joy! A bit late beacause of the car, but we made it back for a great backyard reception. Check back tomorrow for Part 2 - the Crazybooth!

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Sheri and Bo - Yosemite Engagement Session

Bo proposed to Sheri exactly 366 days ago in Yosemite. Every year they make a trip to Yosemite valley and enjoy a week of refuge from the city in natural surroundings. Since they are planning their wedding for next year in Yosemite, it was only right for them to have their engagement photos in Yosemite. They are a fun loving couple with a strong appreciation for art and nature, and an uncanny ability to trust their photographer! I met up with them yesterday afternoon in Yosemite and we spent the afternoon traveling around the park and creating photos. We took photos at some of the classic Yosemite spots like Half Dome and Yosemite Falls, but also took the time to hike and get out to less traveled placed. Thankfully the rain that was forecast never really came, but left dramatic clouds hovering in the sky. Eventually we made it up to Tuolomne Meadows and even Tenaya Lake just before sunset. Sheri really loved these soft shots. When we first met up, I asked them if they enjoyed hiking around. Not knowing what it would get them into, they told me yes. Here they were after a short hike near Olmstead Point. Thanks again Sheri and Bo for such a fun afternoon!

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