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Grand Opening Party

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.

Photo Biz Bootcamp with Liana Lehman

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.

Announcing Adeline & Grace Intimates!

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!

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Announcement! Adeline & Grace Studios, Benicia CA

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.

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

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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!

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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!

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Intimates details…

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And of course props!

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

MIA: Erica & Tiffany

We’ll be away from the office on Thursday July 10th and will return to normal on Tuesday July 15th. We will be photographing our first “international destination wedding” in the West Indies!!! Woo hoo! Check back at the end of next week for a sneak peek!

Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book of Wedding Vendors

We’re so excited to be picked as one of Style Me Pretty’s prefered vendors of the Napa area! If you haven’t come across their blog before its a must see for any bride planning a wedding… or anyone looking for inspiration for that matter! Editor Abby Larson and her assistant talk to local wedding vendors and planners and help narrow down the pool of vendors for each category. Then websites are reviewed, interviews and referral checks take place. She wants her readers to trust in her choice of high end vendors for each category. And I have to thank Jessamyn Harris and Lisa & James Sanders, all amazing local photographers for referring me!

Take me to the little black book of wedding vendors!

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Gift Registry

We are now made a gift registry available to our clients! Items include wall prints, canvas gallery wraps and even album spreads! You can learn more by clicking the link below:

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Adeline & Grace in La Bella Bride


We’re excited to announce we had several photos from last year published in the most recent issue of La Bella Bride Magazine Dhivya and Jay’s wedding from last August was also featured as a love story (seen below)


Adeline and Grace Weddings in Marin Magazine

Melinda, who was one of our brides from last season was featured in the January issue of Marin Magazine. Melinda is a dowsing healer, Certified Master NLP and Certified Health NLP Practitioner. If you are in need of any help visit her website for more information.


eBay Update

No takers… but we are still available for July 7, 2007 if anyones still planning!

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