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My Vacation: Bryant and Seda’s Wedding!

September 3, 2008 – 1:24 pm

I need a vacation from my vacation! Do you ever feel that way? Last weekend Matt was in the wedding of one of his good friends from DC. So we trekked out to the east coast on Wednesday and visited friends and family NON STOP until Monday morning when we left! I have to say Im so tired!!! And to make the trip home on Monday even more fun, we were both sick. (Matt was so bad he couldnt talk) OK DC… you kicked our butts!!

We had a great time nonetheless with all of the festivities of the wedding starting on Thursday. On Friday Seda paid tribute to her Turkish heritage and planned the rehearsal dinner at Cafe Divan, a posh Turkish restaurant in Georgetown. All I can say is YUM!

The wedding took place on Saturday at the Omni Shoreham. We were holding our breaths all day since there was a chance of rain to start an hour before the ceremony. Bryant and Seda lucked out and their ceremony took place on the beautiful back lawn of the hotel… with some pretty fabulous light! I was instructed to enjoy myself (not take photos) but of course I snapped a few.

The night ended with good food and dancing. And a bouquet toss. Yours truly caught the bouquet!!

haha!

Here are a few photos from the ceremony:

Matt Matt Matt! Always being funny!

Check back later this week for Michael & Mara’s and Jay & Inna’s wedding!

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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.

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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!

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Nevis, West Indies

July 21, 2008 – 9:27 am

Actual wedding to come in a few days….

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Happy Birthday to ME!

May 27, 2008 – 8:36 am

Matt and I took a lazy, long and windy drive up the coast this weekend. I must be getting old, all I wanted to do was source props and look for antiques! Sunday was the day of BBQ’s, and the official birthday. My dear mother baked my favorite cake, straight out of box betty crocker white with milk chocolate frosting. YUM!

Matt rocked with presents this year: A Tiffany’s ring and matching necklace. My mother, bless her heart gave clothes, but this year decided to put together a grab bag of gifts which included a tube of Sensadine toothpaste!!! Icing on the cake! (really though I had dental work done a month ago and Im still in pain!)

All in all a GREAT weekend!

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Alyssa Taylor has arrived!

May 24, 2008 – 9:40 am

Thursday morning was THE most memorable experience of my life. We laughed (thanks to Matt) cried when no one was watching (behind a camera lens) and welcomed beautiful Alyssa Taylor into the world. I swear, I’m not a sap, but right around 10:30 that morning I was! After 28 hours of labor, one of my best friends Ashley was FINALLY ready to give birth. This was after several painful hours of her family and I witnessing some pretty crazy contractions. When I look back on then whole of it all the hardest part for me was seeing her in pain before the epidural. Around 2 am the family and I retreated our separate ways, some to the corner of a waiting room, me to the back of my car. When we finally woke she was ready. (thank goodness!)

I was one of the privileged three in the room. I photographed for the first 10 minutes and then it came to a point where Ashley needed a bit of extra help. Matt and her mother took to the sides and I helped her curl forward. When the midwife said “this will be the last push and she’s here” I went in this mode: Like a stealth photographer (I’m laughing as I write this btw!) I let go of her shoulders for a sec and swooped down to grab the camera off the ground. As I stood up I pushed between her shoulders and started the rapid fire on my camera. I got THE shot. (not posted though… dont want child services coming after me!) My favorite shot from the whole day.

Its funny: the days leading up to her birth EVERYONE was asking me are you sure? Are you sure you want to take part in this and witness a birth? Do I really want to be even more terrified of having kids than I already am? (No joke, the idea scares the heck out of me!) I would not have had it any other way.

Ashley and Matt: I can not thank you enough. Really. I will remember this experience for the rest of my life and will forever be tied to you and your beautiful baby girl. Ashley, I am SOOOOO proud of you, looking back on the whole set of photos I cry again. (my Matt is standing over me chuckling right now) You will be one amazing mother. And Matt: I have no doubt in my mind Alyssa will grow up a comedian. There will always be smiles in the Aldridge-Baker household til the end of time.

She will be loved.

notice the death grip:

and what becomes of it:

smokin hot, even in labor!

The nurses totally staged this shot…. wrapped around daddy’s little finger already.

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A little humor

May 15, 2008 – 9:25 am

In light of the recent move… and filling up my fathers monsterously large diesel truck yesterday (ouch!) I thought I would share a little comic:

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The move is on…

May 11, 2008 – 10:18 am

The next few days Ill be schlepping all of my stuff to my the new diggs in Concord. It’s quite amazing how much stuff I have. Really now! I’ve gone through it all and have tried to purge, but there is so much I cant get rid of! (and I am really not a sentimental person when it comes to personal items… there’s just sooo much office/studio stuff I cant wrap my head around it!)

So with the move Ill have spotty access to email except through my phone. So if you need to get a hold of me please call. Otherwise Ill return to office life on Tuesday afternoon.

And Happy Mothers Day Erica! And to my mom too of course… although she’s not internet savvy at all!

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Such an awesome weekend!

April 29, 2008 – 7:57 am

I had such a great weekend…. I just had to share! Matt was hired on at John Muir in Walnut Creek so he’s finally moving HOME!!! I was a giddy mess on Friday you should have seen me! That only continued onto Saturday and Sunday when I had my “marathon engagement session weekend.” I always have such a great time getting to know my couples better before their wedding. I’m very excited at what 2008 has in store: incredibly fun couples and beautiful weddings! The e sessions should be posting on the blog throughout the week so make sure to check back! And my first wedding of the official season is this weekend at Hans Fahden… I cant wait!

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Belly Portraits: Ashley, Matt and soon to arrive Alyssa!

April 12, 2008 – 12:38 pm

On Thursday I had the pleasure of photographing Ashey’s pregnant belly. I’ll be completely honest: it is so WEIRD to see your best friend of 13 years preggos! Especially since Ash is so small to begin with! She’s due in a month and I’m pretty sure her and Matt can’t wait any longer for Alyssa to get here! Afterwards we had a debate on the name. I threw another idea in the mix for them, saying I thought it would be cool if Alyssa had her moms middle name (and aunties) of Lynn.

What do you guys think: Alyssa Taylor Aldredge or Alyssa Lynn Aldredge?

You will never guess where we took these photos! Downtown Fairfield! Matt was so worried his friends would see him!!! LOL!