Row row row your boat!
He he.
I didn’t think I’d get them in but I did. They may have though I was a bit off my rocker but I did get the shot.
Katie and Mike are quite shy but they are so sweet to shoot. Their wedding will be a large one here at San Luis Camp. The California Guard controls the post but locals can rent the officers club and chapel. I’m really excited to shoot the place. Who knows, maybe Ill get Katie and Mike into a tank!
Mike proposed to Katie at the top of Black Hill in the rain. For her to follow him up there in those conditions – she had to know he was up to something special. He’s been doing special stuff ever since. See, sweet.
On Saturday, June 19th it was my privilege and honor to be Camille and Michael’s photographer. Don’t get me wrong, I work hard at marketing myself and putting my best foot forward so when I say I’m surprised to be someone’s photographer, I actually feel lucky. But I don’t believe in luck so maybe I should say I’m amazed I have this opportunity. No, I’m blessed – that’s it. Honored, blessed, fortunate, privileged … yea that sort of covers it.
Judith of the Dana Powers House has this incredible venue in Nipomo. She keeps the gardens immaculate and has this inspiring rustic barn. Camille & Mike chose the barn but we enjoyed the gardens for some great images as well. Judith is hands on which I really appreciate. The gardens & barn demonstrate her attention and love for details … which seem to have an endless supply. Wherever you look, there is something wonderful to see and shoot.
At one end of the barn is the bride’s getting ready room. It’s full of great light but Camille was radiant even before she “put on her face”. Now I’ve seen a whole lotta dresses. Camille’s was so classy and different. You could see her legs and amazing shoes. Maybe it was her shoes and amazing legs … Anyway, to not shoot her in black and white would have been a crime. You’ll see. And did I mention the hand made bouquet? Yea, check that out below.
The longer I work in this industry the more opportunities that come my way. It’s a charmed life really. Camille and Mike made my day so memorable (and they paid me to be there!) – I need to pinch myself. Thank you for choosing me to be your photographer … I can’t wait for your next “big” event whatever that may be.
It’s fun, it’s exhausting … and I’m humbled every time.
Winter has come to templeton with a vengence but without any intent.
It’s the natural world … so amazing so devastating. We are learning about Haiti this week. Their trouble seems so far removed from our “terrible” storm. Their lot is much diferent than ours as well. I have no stones to toss today!
The natural world reminds us sometimes how small we really are. How fragile. And how amazing. We are more than building stones or precious stones. We are God breathed …
We are miracles in flesh each one.
I love the winter with it’s thunderheads, it’s bright lightning and it’s rumble. It makes me feel alive. Reminds me I’m carefully put together. Keeps me from thinking to highly of myself … Humbles me and points out what is true … what is good …
And God said it was good!
We are so thankful for our family. Those who live here in California, those in Ohio and those who are in England and Scotland. We also have a brother overseas serving our country in Kosevo. It’s such a blessing to have my mum nearby but wish all our extended family could be all together. Maybe someday both the Sawyer and Tonsky clans could have a reunion. That would be amazing.
We kept the Tonsky tradition of making Pizelle’s, jellies and peanut butter chocolate kiss cookies. It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. We love our family and miss all those we don’t get to see. Have a very happy Christmas!
