Rebecca and Aaron - Part Two - The Crazybooth
>> Tuesday, August 11, 2009
As much fun as their wedding was, Rebecca and Aaron's wedding reception was a bit crazy! Instead of the "boring-no-fun-at-all" table shots, we brought along the Crazybooth for their wedding giving their guests a real chance to express themselves in one of a kind photos. Everyone had a blast as the crazybooth took on a life of its own throughout the night. It was the perfect touch for 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!
The Stone family has been asking me for quite a while to shoot some family portraits for them. They have been fans of my work here and on 
In my head, I knew I should have a "safe" family photo before things got too crazy, as I knew they quickly would.
This shot was basically just a setup for the next shot. I told the couple to stand in the water, focus only on each other, and enjoy the moment.
What they didn't know is that I had already told the kids to splash them on the count of three. The couple never saw it coming :)
This shot just screams summertime fun to me.
The spot in the river we went to has a perfect jumping rock that we all (and yes, I am included) took turns jumping off of.
A superfun shot of all three boys jumping off of the rock at the same time.
We closed off the night with a slightly more unique family portrait compared to where we started!
Thanks again guys!