the modern picture blog

we took an instant liking to jenny and richard when we first met them for their engagement session. they have a great sense of humor, are totally in love with each other, have awesome friends that made us feel like part of the “family”—and most importantly—were more than excited about taking pictures. so we couldn’t help but be excited to shoot their wedding at the pacific palms resort. it was a fabulous day filled with fun, lots of love, and beautiful traditions. best of all from the day was the intimate and adoring looks shared between jenny and richard, giving us a little more insight into the love these two share. jenny and richard, we wish you guys a lifetime of happiness and adoring looks.
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what a special day this was. lena and ian’s year long engagement culminated in a spectacular day filled with smiles, laughter and so much love and support. we truly felt a joining of families on this day, each side warmly embracing one another. it was an honor to play such an important role on this momentous day, watching their love story unfold and translating that into visual art. lena and ian, we wish you both nothing but the best for your future together.

ceremony | st. gregory the illuminator armenian church
reception | green hills country club
photography | the modern picture
florals | frank’s floral shop 415.664.0400
decor | Michael S Hensley Party Rentals
cake | Cake Abakin
music | francois & rodrigo
lighting | Refraction Audio Lighting Environments
videography | Visualimage Productions
transportation | Nationwide Limousines
d.j. | Rita Sahakian 408.373.4569

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laurie and kevin’s wedding at the garre winery was the perfect setting in late summer. we loved laurie’s amazing dress, it was a gorgeous vintage gown that had been worn by her own mother. it is such a special sentiment when couples can incorporate meaningful family heirlooms into their own wedding day. here are a few of our favorite images, and of course the dress.

a few favorite portraits from the day

the air was warm and the breeze was slight. it was the perfect day for melissa and skylar’s wedding at the sequoyah country club. everyone’s face was lit up with a smile and the emotions poured over. we can only wish melissa and skylar as much happiness for their life together as they had on their special day.
melissa and skylar chose to see each other before the ceremony—we just love this—it makes for a more relaxed day and amazing photos.