Connie and Sean’s Engagement Session | Napa Engagement | Napa Engagement Photographer

Connie and Sean’s request for a photo session was the first I’ve ever received from Hong Kong. The two were preparing for their wedding in Southern California (which happened Saturday!), where Connie spent most of her youth. To celebrate, seven of their close friends were flying into California from Hong Kong for the wedding and pre-wedding festivities. Connie and Sean weren’t really into traditional engagement photos, they told me, but they really wanted to visit some Napa wineries with their friends. Could I come along and take some fun photos of them with their friends, they asked? And, could we bring some colorful helium balloons? I was in!

A lot of the photos I took during the day were candids of the whole group. At first, Connie and Sean said they didn’t need any photos just the two of them. With some affectionate prodding from their friends, however, they agreed to a few. And oh, I love them! Here’s a small smattering from our time at the gorgeous Kuleto Estate in St. Helena and Sterling Vineyards in Calistoga.

Riding the tram at Sterling Vineyards!

The whole gang, a great bunch.

I had an awesome time with everyone, and am so glad I got to spend this beautiful day with them. Congratulations Connie and Sean! I’m so glad we connected from around the world.

Connie Wong - May 8, 2012 - 5:08 pm

Julie !!!!

Thanks for making the pictures so memorable !! The balloons work out so well, and Kuleto is definitely a nice place. Thanks for your recommendation.

Sorry that our group is slow, casually drinking and walking here and there, but the pictures were nice !!

Can’t wait to see the rest of them.

Hugz,
Connie

annie - May 14, 2012 - 9:25 am

love the colorful ballons connie sis! :)

great photos! cant’ wait to see the rest as well ~

Kirsten and Andrew’s Wedding Part III | Napa Wedding | Napa Wedding Photographer

So many beautiful moments from this wedding, it’s hard to wrap up! Here are some last blog post beauties from Kirsten and Andrew’s wine country wedding.

Gorgeous flowers by Valley Flora

Portraits from this breathtaking, hidden-away villa

Onto the gorgeous reception at Merryvale Vineyards

This was such a lovely wedding, and I loved being a part of it. Congratulations Kirsten and Andrew!

Ceremony Location: Private Estate, Napa
Reception Location: Merryvale Vineyards
Event Planner: Sharon Burns, Napa Valley Custom Events
Dress: Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston
Makeup: Shelley Knauer, Panache Salon
Florist: Valley Flora
Officiant: Rev. Lili Goodman Freitas, Weddings of Heart
Ceremony catering: Real Events/Tra Vigne
Ceremony Music: Eloquence Strings
Cake: Laurie Lucov Wedding Cakes
Transportation: Pure Luxury
Rentals: Wine Country Party Rentals

Becky - May 2, 2012 - 7:23 pm

Felt magical upon first entry:^D Everything was just beautiful. Could not have been a much more unique and fun setting. Cheers to Kirsten and Andrew! and their entourage!!

Anders - May 7, 2012 - 4:44 pm

awesome pics

Kirsten and Andrew’s Wedding Part II | Napa Wedding | Napa Wedding Photographer

Okay, it’s time for more photos from Kirsten and Andrew’s beautiful Napa wedding last month. Their ceremony was held at a private estate in an exquisite, historic room overlooking acres of vineyards as far as the eye could see. Here’s one last getting ready photo, followed by some photos of the ceremony.

Stay tuned for part 3!

Ceremony Location: Private Estate, Napa
Reception Location: Merryvale Vineyards
Event Planner: Sharon Burns, Napa Valley Custom Events
Dress: Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston
Makeup: Shelley Knauer, Panache Salon
Florist: Valley Flora
Officiant: Rev. Lili Goodman Freitas, Weddings of Heart
Ceremony catering: Real Events/Tra Vigne
Ceremony Music: Eloquence Strings
Cake: Laurie Lucov Wedding Cakes
Transportation: Pure Luxury
Rentals: Wine Country Party Rentals

Ingrid - April 17, 2012 - 11:22 pm

Your photos are beautiful! I wish I was able to make it out and see it/celebrate in person! Can’t wait to see the rest of the photos!

Andrew H - April 27, 2012 - 10:42 pm

The photos of the wedding look great! Looking forward to seeing the rest!

Kirsten and Andrew’s Wedding, Part I | Napa Wedding | Napa Wedding Photographer

Wow, what a treat this wedding was.

Kirsten and Andrew, who currently live on the East Coast, got married in an intimate, dreamy wine country wedding last weekend. There’s a lot to take in, and to share, about this wedding. For now, here are some of my favorite getting ready images.

Kirsten’s mom watching her first child prepare to get married.

Love this!!

Andrew, the handsome groom. This photo and the next one were taken by my amazing second photographer Kristi.

More coming soon. Congratulations Kirsten and Andrew!

Ceremony Location: Private Estate, Napa
Reception Location: Merryvale Vineyards
Event Planner: Sharon Burns, Napa Valley Custom Events
Dress: Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston
Makeup: Shelley Knauer, Panache Salon
Florist: Valley Flora
Officiant: Rev. Lili Goodman Freitas, Weddings of Heart
Ceremony catering: Real Events/Tra Vigne
Ceremony Music: Eloquence Strings
Cake: Laurie Lucov Wedding Cakes
Transportation: Pure Luxury
Rentals: Wine Country Party Rentals

Kirsten - April 1, 2012 - 8:15 pm

Julie these pictures are amazing!!! Can’t wait to see more!

Nancy D - April 1, 2012 - 9:24 pm

Beautiful! Can’t wait to see the rest!

Featured in a Style Me Pretty Gallery ~ Sarah and Eric’s Engagement photos!

Oh so excited! Just found out that Style Me Pretty published Sarah and Eric’s engagement photos in an inspiration gallery and on their Facebook page. This is a huge honor for me, since I have been a fan of Style Me Pretty for so long, and love the inspiration they provide to couples, to photographers, and to artists of all kinds around the world. Truth be told, I submitted these photos on somewhat of a whim. I’ve only recently started submitting my photos for publication, and have been truly overjoyed and humbled by the response I’ve gotten. It is so exciting to me that Sarah and Eric’s beauty and joy get to be shared. And, I am so excited for their October wedding. Thanks again Sarah and Eric, and thank you SMP!

Sarah - March 30, 2012 - 5:16 pm

Congratulations Julie!! Eric and I are so happy for you and we are completely obsessed with these photos. You do amazing things behind that camera. Style Me Pretty is lucky to have you (so are we!!)!

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