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Rachel & Eric

August 28, 2008 – 4:59 pm

This job is fantastic! I get to hang out with a great couple and enjoy the weather all the while shooting pictures. It was just another beautiful day in Newport, RI with another great couple, Eric and Rachel. Coincidentally the couple already shares the same last name, Silva. Eric Silva and Rachel Silva. No they are no related. I think it is so cool the Rachel gets to keep her name. Let’s face it ladies sometimes you hear that your best friend is in love, getting married, and her last name is going to be god awful, like Julia Gulia (From the Wedding Singer). Rachel will forever be Rachel Silva. Perfect! Eric and Rachel deiced on the Atlantic Beach Club for their reception. For those of you that have not yet made it down to the Atlantic Beach Club get your butts down there and have lunch or dinner. I can’t wait to photograph these two on their wedding day. To see Rachel and Eric’s wedding pictures make sure you tune in the week of July 18th 2009.

By Erica | Posted in Engagement Session | Comments (0)

Grand Opening Party

August 22, 2008 – 12:25 pm

Ok, so I completely understand what all of my couples go through with planning their weddings. Its a bit stressful eh? When the day finally came I was overwhelmed (in a good way) with how everything came out. I want to thank everyone who made it, your presence and support mean so much to me!

Well you know how my job is to document things? Well that SO didnt happen! I was so busy making sure everything was going right.. and their were copious amounts of bubbly refreshments in peoples hands… that I forgot to take pictures! However we did have the photo booth………..which wouldnt you know, half of my guests didnt make it to! Its ok, I remember you were there! But heres what resulted from the booth:

Elaine and John, from Elaine Bell Catering, they brought a beautiful spread of food that blew me and my other guests away! Did I mention it was delicious?! Matt and I in a traditional prom pose and then Matt looking like a goof ball eating one of Elaine’s desserts. Jennifer the incredibly talented owner and designer of Lush Floral. I so lucky to get to work with her as often as I do!

David Lew, The friend I’ve known the longest in life: since the 1st grade! Sierra and Derrick, old high school friends and clients. Yes, we all went to school together…. can we say yearbook nerds!? Love you guys!

I love this photo Sierra took: we were mocking the “now smell your bouquet” bride portraits from the 80’s. The bouquet was a sweet gift from Joanne of Boutique Events. She even made sure to match the studio with a blue ribbon!

Rose Hyc, James and Lisa Sanders both photographers of the greater bay area. Matt and I being dorks. Then my sister Leanne and her family who trekked out from Lodi!

You might remember Ashley, Matt and Alyssa from a few months back.

Kelly and I mocking an intimates pose! And last but not least…. Kelly and Ramiro who also drove a ways to come to the opening.

By Tiffany | Posted in Personal, Personal Photography, Press | Comments (3)

Reaves and Wendy’s Elopement at Auberge du Soleil

August 22, 2008 – 10:03 am

Fun Fact: Wendy and Reaves have the coolest jobs EVER! (next to me of course!) They both work on rescue flight helicopters. Wendy actually hangs out of the chopper! I asked her if it was stressful and she said “no. thats the best part!”

Most Memorable Moment: The mock ceremony on the deck, and tasting unripened and unrefined grapes!

This past Tuesday I finally got the chance to meet Wendy and Reaves from Utah. They flew out to Napa with a plan to elope at Auberge de Soleil. Wendy has it planned so that no one will know about their elopement until there is proof… ie the pictures! So here they are!

A tribute to dad…

After the ceremony Reverend Blane dressed up Wendy in his robe… it was beyond funny!

I’m 99.99999999999% sure this is making it on the “uncommitted” wall in the studio. Nope, 100% sure!

By Tiffany | Posted in Auberge du Soleil, Weddings | Comments (1)

Photo Biz Bootcamp with Liana Lehman

August 13, 2008 – 10:52 pm

I’m almost way too excited to announce that I’m hosting the Photo Biz Bootcamp with Liana Lehman on January 25-27 2009. I’ve been wanting to go to a Photo Biz Bootcamp for a while but my schedule never worked with when dates were being hosted so I jumped at the chance when I heard Liana was interested in coming to Northern California.

The Photo Biz Bootcamp is a workshop designed to whip your photo business into shape. Its is an intense, intimate two-day experience designed to help you take your photography business to the next level, enforce business health and profitability, and create a better work/life balance

A third-generation entrepreneur and graduate of an exclusive program in Entrepreneurship and Small BuSiness Management (ESBM) and Marketing, Liana Lehman has been bestowed with knowledge that she desires to share with others. Through consulting and work with a big four accounting firm, she has done extensive studies in communications and marketing and is hailed as one of the industry experts in e-Marketing. I cant think of a more qualified person to help us with our business!

If you are interested in learning more please click here or contact me! The boot camp will take place at my studio in Benicia, 30 minutes from San Francisco and an hour from Sacramento.

By Tiffany | Posted in Press, Weddings | Comments (0)

Jason and Andrea’s wedding at Lakeview Pavilion

August 8, 2008 – 8:43 pm

Fun Fact: Jason and Andrea had over 24 people in their bridal party.

Most Memorable Moments: The tour bus rounding the corner to pick up the bride.

Well…. this crowed were a bunch of dancing machines. I new this was going to be party when I saw the tour bus coming to pick up the bride and her entourage. Yes a tour bus. I felt like a rock star!

After a beautiful ceremony in Providence we headed off to take pictures in and around town. I love when the couple just lets go and has fun with the camera. Thank you to the bridesmaid who put her fear of heights aside to take that one picture!

After our Providence shoot we all headed off to the reception location at Lakeview Pavilion. By the time we arrived the light was perfect! As the guests had their portraits taken out front for their favors we just kept taking as many pictures as we could until the couple was announced.

That’s when the party started!

The “tarantella” was the first song to really get things in high gear. I am surprised I didn’t get kicked or run over that’s how crazy it was.

After dinner and some toasts desert was presented. Tiffany, myself, and the guests, could not believe how amazing the desert presentation was. Anything you could imagine was out on multiple tables. It was enormous. It was also nearly gone by the end of the night. Which means it was delicious. It is by far one of the best deserts displays we had ever seen or tasted.

We had a great time and want to thank everybody for including us. It was a wedding to remember.

By Erica | Posted in Uncategorized, Weddings | Comments (0)

James & Andy: An Elopement at San Francisco City Hall

August 8, 2008 – 7:37 pm

Last week was a very special day for James & Andy. Almost exactly three years ago James and Andy were headed to San Francisco to join the many others wanting a chance to wed who they loved and gain equal rights. Unfortunately the ability to do so was taken away. Thankfully the Supreme Court of California decided it was against the constitution… and Andy and James decided that July 28th was THE day the would get married!!

Promptly at 10:30 we headed to the County Clerk’s Office to find out we missed the ceremony! A bit of panic set in but they quickly rescheduled Andy and James for the next time slot. Soon thereafter Andy and James said their vows on the steps of the rotunda. It was an emotional moment for everyone involved. Andy and James, congratulations on starting out all over again after 13 years! I know there are many more happy years to come for the two of you!

The wait before the ceremony…

By Tiffany | Posted in Weddings | Comments (0)

Announcing Adeline & Grace Intimates!

August 3, 2008 – 5:40 pm

With the recent excitement of boudoir photography we’ve launched a new website dedicated entirely to intimate portraiture. We have a fabulous line of products such as the Sensual Book, The Secret Box and of course the Sexy Calendar. Check out our new website and let us know what you think!

By Tiffany | Posted in New Products, Portraits, Press | Comments (0)

Announcement! Adeline & Grace Studios, Benicia CA

August 3, 2008 – 5:36 pm

I’m finally getting around to announcing my new studio in Benicia. I got the keys back in May and the remodel began immediately. Painting 12 foot walls and installing wainscoting was not an easy process! Lucky for me I had the help of my wonderful family, who all seem to be the jack of all trades in their own right! The whole process took about 3 weeks from start to finish, and it came out exactly how I pictured it! I’m leaving two walls blank until the end of the season because I’m having some commitment issues!

I just love where my space is located: in the historic Benicia Arsenal . The building is over 125 years old and overlooks the Carquinez Straight. This vintage building has seen many changes since the days of the civil war when it was the largest producer of ammunition and supplies to be shipped out east. Now the Arsenal houses the largest amount of concentrated artists in California with over 100 photographers, painters, welders and sculptors spanning four historic buildings.

Why get a studio now? A few different reasons: The explosion of the Intimates side of the business was a major factor and having a central location to do portraits made more sense. I also wanted a meeting place for bay area clients to view albums and their photos after the wedding. 30 minutes from both San Francisco and Napa, Benicia is a sleepy waterfront town that at one point used to be the capital of California.

OK enough babbling, on with the photos.

Notice my commitment issues… bare walls! I want to feature one complete wedding on the right wall and a sampling of photos on the left wall above the larger couch.

I wanted my place to feel cozy. How better to achieve that then with a fake fireplace?

When you first enter the studio you get to meet Adeline & Grace, our grandmas. The close up below is Adeline. I never thought I looked like my family until I found this photo of my grandma!

The shooting area, changing room and Intimates albums. The wall Im having commitment issues is actually cabinets set on casters. Just in case I have too many people over and need to make some more space!

Intimates details…

And of course props!

Its come a long way from concrete floors and bare white walls!

By Tiffany | Posted in Personal, Press | Comments (6)

Michele & Marc

August 2, 2008 – 1:40 pm

We had a bit of an adventure last week in San Jose! Michele and Marc wanted to incorporate their little ones into the wedding… somehow! And the engagement session was it. So Diesel and Leland came along for the shoot. Diesel is hands down the largest Rottweiler I’ve ever seen! But hes all love inside, just like little Leland.

Michele and Marc: I had a great time getting to know the family better! See you in September!