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Paul and Lindsey – Wedding at the Big Sur River Inn, California

california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn

A dream of mine has been fulfilled. We photographed a wedding in Big Sur, California…one of the most chill weddings ever.

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.

california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn
california wedding in Big Sur at the Big Sur River Inn

HEADS UP: we offer discounts for California weddings every winter-spring! Details here: California wedding discounts

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

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adventure film fuji 400h

free spirit mountain bridal portrait at sunrise [concept]

free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet

I’ve been waiting to share this shoot since the day it took place. This is the kind of work I wish to do. The evening before, Aneila and I foraged the wildflowers for the bouquet and wreath on some family land near our house. We woke up at 4am and hit the trail by 5:15. As the fog lifted, a magical scene unfolded. #longlivefilm.

free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet
free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet

click on this mountain panorama for a full-res view!

free spirit mountain bridal portraits session at sunrise with foraged wildflower bouquet

model: Aneila

bouquet: foraged locally by Aneila

film scans: Indie Film Lab

dress: ModCloth – "Wisp Reminds Me"

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film fuji 400h Weddings

jim and suzanne – married

fuji film wedding portraits with a soft pastel look

"it’s spring fever. that is what the name of it is. and when you’ve got it, you want—oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!" – mark twain

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anniversary film fuji 400h kodak tri-x

josiah and samantha – married for one whole year

film photography anniversary session fuji400h and tri-x

"gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love." – albert einstein

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film kodak tri-x out of state Personal travel

pilgrimage no.1

california summer road trip vsco

life is either a great adventure or nothing – helen keller

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destination film Personal travel

pilgrimage to the west [teaser]

yosemite National Park is seriously the most perfect place to shoot with films that are larger than 35mm…more to come!

medium format MF kodak tri-x self developed orange filter polarizer dark sky clouds half dome yosemite national park glacier point

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Weddings

Cody and Danielle – Wedding in Staunton [teaser]

SOOO happy that I was able to work for Cody and Danielle! Congrats to them both. Keep an eye out for their wedding on the blog in a few weeks!

bride and groom love green shade fuji vsco
bride and groom love green shade fuji vsco

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Weddings

cody and anna – wedding in staunton [teasers]

Congrats to Cody and Anna! I can’t wait to share the images from their beautiful wedding in a few weeks!

bride and groom love green shade fuji vsco
wedding ceremony bride and groom the kiss fuji vsco

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film kodak tri-x Personal

Tri-X Push Test – Annie’s Tragedy at Gold Crown Billiards 12-29-12

35mm pushed tri-x and low light digital images of show

Lately I’ve been trying to master pushed film and I’m learning every attempt that trial and error is the only way to get there. On December 29, 2012 I headed towards Harrisonburg to visit Gold Crown Billiards Bar and Grill. Long time friend, and current New Yorker, Nick Pascarella, was to play a reunion show there with his old band, Annie’s Tragedy. What a perfect opportunity for pushed film!

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Personal

2012 – personal reflection + a collection of my favorite work

self portrait with Mamiya 645 Pro captured on Tri-X and self developed

Up to Now

2012 has indeed been exciting. I’ve spent much time this year redefining my artistic vision, exploring a vast array of different topics of study in the sciences as well as the arts, self-developing over thirty rolls of film, and in the latter part of the year, deciding how to begin to add high quality cinematography services to the package lineup.