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Laurel and Mike’s Zhangjiajie Forest Park Wedding Part 3 – The Ceremony

Have you ever wondered what a Western and Chinese mixed tradition wedding at the floating mountains from Avatar in Zhangjiajie China would look like? Wonder no more! Check out Laurel and Mike’s stunning ceremony photos on the KEP blog!

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Laurel and Mike’s Zhangjiajie Forest Park Wedding Part 2 – Door Games

After recovering from a rowdy late-night Welcome BBQ (see the blog post about that HERE) everyone was up bright and early for the Door Games. I had no idea what to expect from this part of the wedding, but Laurel said it was the part she was most looking forward to, so I was definitely […]

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Laurel and Mike’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Wedding: Part 1 – Welcome BBQ

Who: Laurel and Mike Where: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Hunan, China. When: October 2019 If I had been told 5 years ago that I would be flown all the way to China to shoot a multi-day all-expenses paid black tie wedding, I would have called you BANANAS. As much as I love to travel, China […]

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George & Elisa’s Rainy Day Wedding in Livermore California

Imagine this; it’s three days before your wedding and the skies are pitch black. Rain is pouring down and there’s no sign of it stopping. Your venue, an exclusively outdoor historical site, has just informed you that you need a special permit to put up tents for your event. The permit will take weeks to […]

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Meghan and Kyle’s Blooming Spring Wedding at The Gardens at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek California

As wedding season gets into full swing, I often find myself grinning at memories of past events and daydreaming about what wonderful memories I’ll get to capture in the upcoming year. I met Meghan and Kyle last year when we booked their engagement session and we were instant buddies. We chatted wedding plans over countless […]

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Eryka and Neil’s Chic Loft Wedding in Downtown Los Angeles

Usually I’m an outdoor wedding kind of gal. I love me some tall grass and golden sunsets. But when Eryka said the words “LA loft wedding” I couldn’t say “I’ll DO IT!” fast enough. Eryka and Neil have been together forever. I remember them being deeply in love all the way back when we knew […]

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Lauren and Clayton: A Vintage-Inspired Wedding at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza

I met Lauren and Clayton at a bridal fair in 2018. We hit it off after Clayton and I discovered we both had a deep love of true crime. We talked shows, movies, and podcasts before finally moving on to chat about their wedding. Lauren described her style as vintage with a heavy dose of […]

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Lisa and Sean: Swedenborgian Church Wedding + Hotel Kabuki Reception

Lisa and Sean are a quirky and fun couple who put on all the stops for their amazing San Francisco wedding in September. Lovers of both culture and architecture, their ceremony was held at the stunning Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco and their reception was held at Japan Town in SF at The Hotel Kabuki. […]

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Grace and Chad: Plymouth Ranch Wedding at Rancho Victoria Vineyards

Grace and Chad’s wedding day was an absolute dream. From the bridal party to the emotional moments, to the gorgeous location, especially the joy that was felt by all, it couldn’t have been more perfect. Grace and Chad, THANK YOU for allowing me to be a part of your big day! What a joy you […]

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Molly and Matt {2016}

It’s a tale as old as time… boy meets girl, girl captures boy in a web of Disney-infused romance, boy realizes he’s the prince to her princess, proposal, party, Party, PARTY! Molly and Matt are some of the sweetest and most genuine people I’ve ever met. I don’t think I ever saw Molly without a […]

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