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Virginia Backyard Wedding – Ryan and Amanda

We pause for a time-

-to admire the subtle.

Keep moving! It’s hot.

I wrote this haiku as I reflected back on this beautiful wedding. Everyone was just having a good time taking in the full experience, despite the heat. And it was HOT. Probably the hottest wedding I’ve experienced in nearly a decade of shooting. The key, keep moving around to make best use of self generated wind chill.

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1. This post is LONG. I made it this way on purpose, as it gives a good representation of what we might deliver from a full wedding. It’s roughly 35 percent of what Ryan and Amanda received, give or take. I’d put them all, but that might crash the browser, or my web host might get angry about data usage.

2. To see better resolution, give it a look on a desktop browser rather than a phone. We’ve got some full width images here and they just won’t have the same impact on a small screen.

farmhouse backyard wedding in Virginia - fujifilm proneg film simulation - wide angle documentary wedding photography
Virginia bride getting ready with flower crown - film look Fujifilm
virginia bride getting ready with flower crown in farmhouse - fujifilm film look documentary photographer
Virginia bride with flower crown getting ready in farmhouse - fujifilm 160C film look
bride getting ready looking in mirror in farmhouse in Virginia - Fujifilm Acros black and white film look
bride and mother having moment in mirror in farmhouse in Virginia - fujifilm film look documentary photographer
virginia bride portrait flower crown farmhouse - fuji 160C film look photographer
bride with tattoo of birds on shoulder
bride looking out of farmhouse window - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
photojournalistic style wedding photography groomsmen entering farmhouse to get ready - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
family of bride hanging out in farmhouse before wedding - Ilford HP5+ black and white film look
guests relaxing in farmhouse before virginia wedding - sitting in antique chairs - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
groom giving gifts to groomsmen - Ilford HP5+ black and white film look
groom hugging groomsman in Virginia farmhouse - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
farm cat at wedding - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
Virginia wedding ceremony wide angle view - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
guests at summer outdoor wedding ceremony sitting on hay bales - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
guests sitting at outdoor wedding ceremony - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
bridesmaid playing guitar at outdoor wedding ceremony in Virginia - Ilford HP5+ film look
groomsmen gathered outdoors at summer Virginia farmhouse wedding - documentary photographer
guests walking across field to wedding ceremony at summer virginia farmhouse wedding - documentary photographer
outdoor wedding ceremony decor details - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
outdoor wedding ceremony details - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
groom seeing bride walk down aisle at outdoor virginia wedding ceremony - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
bride walking down aisle at outdoor wedding ceremony - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
mother of bride hugging father at outdoor wedding ceremony - Ilford HP5+ black and white film look photographer
bride and groom holding hands at outdoor wedding ceremony - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
bridesmaids sitting on hay bales at outdoor wedding ceremony - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
child at outdoor wedding ceremony - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
guest reading music at outdoor wedding ceremony - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
crowd watching outdoor wedding ceremony in Virginia - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
children sitting in aisle at outdoor wedding ceremony in Virginia - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
wide angle view of summer outdoor wedding ceremony in Virginia - film look 160C Virginia documentary wedding photographer
bride and groom walking at backyard wedding in Virginia - fuji 160C film look photographer
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Paul and Lindsey – Spring Wedding at the Big Sur River Inn, California

vast ocean scene with couple looking out over pacific ocean bluff off highway 1 in big sur california - fuji 400h medium format film look wedding photography

A dream of mine has been fulfilled. We photographed a wedding in Big Sur, California…and it was the most chill wedding ever. I’ll let you decide which one was the dream.

OK. It was both. The whole thing was a dream. A chill dream. The kind you wake up from, smiling. Plus we got to camp up in the coastal mountains the night before. Win win win win win. Until the night after. We slept in the jetta at a rest area across the Golden Gate Bridge. Terrible terrible sleep.

I digress. Throughout Paul and Lindsey’s day, Lindsey’s carefully crafted schedule allowed for several hour-long stretches of chill time. Seriously folks…put simply: this is how it’s done. Nothing was rushed. Nothing was missed. Paul and Lindsey were married. Portraits were captured (on film!). Vinyl was played. People danced. Dinner was served. Toasts were made.

By the end of the night we almost felt like we were a part of the family. That’s the kind of people the Koro and Miles families are…I hope you enjoy one of my favorite weddings of all time.

view of coastal mountains and redwood trees from the window of big sur bakery during a springtime california wedding - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
father of bride looks over ceremony location from balcony at big sur river inn - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
bride getting hair done looking through door into room at big sur river inn  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
bride looks into mirror at big sur river inn documentary style moment before wedding
relaxed groom reading a book Great Plains in his room at big sur river inn - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
father helps groom with tie - unstaged documentary wedding photography moment
groom and groomsmen look towards big sur river from balcony deck of big sur river inn - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
birds eye view of children practicing walking into wedding ceremony - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
brides sister bringing dress for bride to put on at big sur river inn wedding - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
documentary style wedding photography with acros black and white film look - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
bride and sisters laughing in robes at big sur river inn - documentary photography natural authentic unstaged wedding moment
bride portrait with eyes closed next to big sur river - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
documentary style wedding photography in black and white acros film look - bride runs behind cars to hide before groom exits his room at Big Sur River Inn Motel - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
groom getting his jacket fixed as he descends staircase next to the big sur bakery - - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
groomsmen group portrait next to big sur river - - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
bride descending staircase at big sur bakery - - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
bride and groom posed kiss next to the big sur river - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors
bride and groom posed kiss next to the big sur river - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california
bride and groom running along the big sur river before their wedding - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - true to life colors in wedding photos
wedding day closeup of groom's "love" tattoo as he holds hands with bride - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california
panorama of pacific ocean at big sur - fuji acros black and white film simulation
black and white film photo of wedding couple looking out over pacific ocean in big sur - big sur wedding photographer - california film wedding photographer
this one is special – shot with the Mamiya 645 on Kodak Tri-X, self developed in our bathroom darkroom
vast ocean scene with couple looking out over pacific ocean bluff off highway 1 in big sur california - fuji 400h medium format film look wedding photography
documentary unstaged moment at big sur river inn  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
guitarist poses for camera at big sur river inn wedding - fuji acros film simulation for documentary look
florals at big sur river inn wedding details
groomsman carries plant on lawn at big sur river inn
birds eye view of ceremony next to big sur river - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
bride enters wedding ceremony with her parents - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji acros black and white film look - documentary photography style
groom smiling big watching bride enter at springtime california wedding ceremony next to the big sur river - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
bride enters wedding ceremony with her parents  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
bride and groom standing next to cottonwood trees during their wedding ceremony in big sur california  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - shot on fuji 400h medium format film
family members laugh during wedding ceremony  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
groom smiles as he listens to his bride read the vows  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
closeup of bride putting ring on groom  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
ceremony taking place at big sur river inn next to big sur river backdrop  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
bride and groom exit wedding ceremony in big sur california - people throw birdseed at them  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
bride and groom walking away together next to big sur river  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
family members exit wedding ceremony happily - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
groom hugs relative after wedding ceremony at big sur river inn - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
view from big sur river inn balcony with wedding guests gathered on lawn by the big sur river - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji acros black and white film look
view of coastal mountains and fog view from porch of big sur bakery along california highway 1  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
big sur bakery sign at wedding
cactus outside of big sur bakery - fuji acros black and white film look
big sur bakery closed for wedding with private event sign out front
wedding cake seen through the window at big sur bakery with reflection of coastal california mountains - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
bride and groom posing for a newlyweds portrait - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
guests enjoy cocktail hour at big sur bakery  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
guests enjoy cocktail hour at big sur bakery  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
fuji acros guest takes photo of bride and groom at wedding reception in california
child climbs tree at wedding reception in big sur california

…the infamous coastal “marine layer” moves in to obscure the mountains as the last traces of sunset illuminate the hills. It gives me chills to this day, this mystical, fantastical display of pink and blue, enveloping the landscape. A wonderful sight to see…

california coastal fog moving in at sunset to obscure the coastal mountains - beautiful pink blue fog and redwood trees  - big sur california wedding - laid back wedding in big sur california - fuji provia film look true to life colors
bridesmaids give a toast in wide angle documentary photograph during springtime wedding reception at big sur bakery patio
hand toasting with a half full glass of beer at big sur bakery in big sur california
bride and groom kiss after feeding each other cake at wedding reception - documentary photography - unintrusive photographer
california wedding groom has a conversation with guests across fence at big sur bakery
wedding dj shows vinyl about to be played at wedding reception - fuji acros black and white film look - documentary wedding photgraphy
guests smiling and dancing at big sur bakery springtime wedding
grandmother dances and smiles documentary photography unstaged moment - big sur california
fuji acros black and white wide angle view of dance floor at big sur bakery wedding reception - documentary photographer in california
bride laughing as she is lifted up in chair during wedding reception at big sur bakery - documentary photographer
bride and groom reach for each others hands as they are lifted up in chairs during wedding reception dance at big sur bakery - documentary photographer - black and white fuji acros grainy film look
bride and groom sparkler exit from wedding reception at big sur bakery in california - in the background is a cactus
bride waves goodbye to her guests in blurry photojournalistic documentary wedding photo - black and white film look - california documentary wedding photo
guests gather around a cactus at big sur bakery in california for wedding reception
bride and groom hugging snuggling during last dance at big sur bakery wedding reception - documentary photographer film look - unintrusive photographer - realistic moments at wedding - unstaged moment at wedding

Weddings like this fall into our “national” pricing schedule. There is no travel fee, it’s just a set price for coverage in the contiguous US. Full details on the pricing page, if you can find it…I promise, it’s on that page, somewhere. Buried. So only the serious contenders may find it.

VENDORS

florals – Green and Crumb

ceremony venue – Big Sur River Inn

reception venue – Big Sur Bakery

film scans – Indie Film Lab

ceremony music – Dan + Laurel

DJ – DJ Goyo