Yu was a vision in her flowing, lace gown. The ceremony was filled with love, laughter, and a few happy tears, and I was honored to be a part of it. After the ceremony, the Xing and Yu and their guests made their way to the reception, where they enjoyed an amazing meal on the great lawn, and danced the night away in the barn. The barn reception was beautifully decorated with strings of lights and flowers, creating a magical atmosphere that was just perfect for this Nestldown fairytale wedding.

As a Nestldown wedding photographer, I love to capture all of these special moments and create lasting memories for the couple. I used a variety of photography techniques, including natural light, candid shots, and posed portraits, to create a visual story of their special day. I love photographing at Nestldown

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Joe and Mallory’s wedding was such an amazing day from the getting ready moments to the grand exit. I loved that I was able to capture a few tears from Joe during the ceremony. The first dance photos from this wedding at the Brasada barn are some of my favorite, and of course I love photographing the high dessert of Brasada Ranch.

Brasada Ranch is one of my favorite venues for Bend wedding photography. It provides the perfect setting for capturing timeless, romantic images.In addition to capturing stunning images, I also strive to provide a seamless and enjoyable photography experience for my clients. I work efficiently, but also take the time to ensure that the couple feels relaxed and comfortable throughout the photography process.

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Communicating a Clear Timeline for Your Wedding Day

• Having a clear and well-communicated timeline for your wedding day is essential for capturing all the special moments and maximizing your wedding photos at Nestldown. The SEM team at Nestldown work hard with every client to create the best timeline for your day. Share this timeline with your photographer. It will help your photographer guide you throughout the day.
• Consider the natural light at Nestldown, and plan your photo session accordingly. Golden hour, which occurs just before sunset, is a perfect place to do pictures in the Nestldown Orchard. The sun sets earlier in the redwood chapel area so pictures in that area are better earlier in the day. This can all be incorporated into your timeline
• Make sure to communicate any important details, such as the first look, family photos, and formal portraits, to your photographer so they can be prepared and ready to capture these special moments. Knowing these details will help the photographer choose the best locations to capture these special moments.

Utilizing the Stunning Landscapes and Light at Nestldown

• Take advantage of the natural light and stunning landscapes at Nestldown. Make sure that your photographer knows the sun pattern for the time of year you are getting married. Nestldown is a large property and knowing how the sun will set will help your photographer move you around the property efficiently. I have photographed over 100 weddings at the property and I am very familiar with the grounds, and how the light filters through the trees.
• Don’t be afraid to be creative and use the unique features of Nestldown in your photo session. The venue’s natural beauty, combined with the skills of your wedding photographer, will create unforgettable images that you’ll cherish for years to come.

Building a Strong Relationship with Your Wedding Photographer

• Communication is key when it comes to maximizing wedding photos at Nestldown. Take time to connect with your photographer. Building a strong relationship with your photographer will help ensure a successful photo session on your wedding day.

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I was completely honored when Jonathan and Carolyn asked me to do their Brasada Ranch Wedding Photography. I love exploring new Bend Wedding Venues and Brasada Ranch was a dream. A luxury ranch in the middle of the desert with a view of the cascades  was a perfect place to photograph beautiful wedding photos. I loved exploring the vast property the glow of the sage brush, the old trellis bridge, the rustic barns, and of course the unforgettable sunset that lay just beyond the three sister cascade mountains. 

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I had so much fun working with Jonathan and Carolyn. They had endless joy and energy and such a zeal for life that you can’t help but smile when you are around them. It was the little things that made their day so special, the amazing toasts with friends and family, and the mother son dance was a fun for all the guests to see. Both Jonathan and Carolyn originally came from the east coast so it was very special for them to show off Bends beauty to all their friends and family. I loved watching them show off the cascade mountain range and spend the twilight hour as the sun was setting dancing with their guests. It was a perfect day for their Brasada Ranch Wedding. 

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Since my move to Bend Oregon I have been surround by the beautiful ponderosa pine trees, but it was a real treat to to visit the canopy of Redwoods. For our redwood engagement photos ,we hiked the 1 mile loop redwood trail as well as visited a few other locations in the park including the railroad trestle, the river and a beautiful field of sand dragon flowers entering the park.

I loved Jake and Rebeccas sense of adventure from scrambling over the railroad trestle with gaping holes in the bridge above the river, to taking off their shoes and splashing in the river, to walking all the way back to the car barefoot. All the elements for a perfect Redwood engagement session.

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It was a perfect day for Katie and Jon’s Sunriver wedding. When Katie and Jon originally contacted me they were planning on having an elopement ceremony with just a few friends. But as more and more people found out about the big day and wanted to see Bend Oregon they set a date and decided to have their wedding in Sunriver. They had a casual ceremony with their closest friends and family at Mary MaCullum Park. It was the perfect place to show off Bend Oregon and a special place for Jon as he and his family have a house and grew up going to Sunriver.

Katie and Jon being the adventurous couple that they are planned an entire weekend for their guests featuring hikes and a float down the river.

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Towering trees at this Redwood Nestldown wedding surrounded Andy and Krista during their first look, but the true magic was in the joy when they first saw each other. Andy and Krista’s first look was one of my favorites to document. The surprise and the beauty that they have for each other speaks volumes. I loved Krista’s reaction to Andys dress and all the emotion they shared. It was true magic.

We had a blast exploring the trails and forrest at this Nesldown Redwood Wedding and I had so much fun photographing these two brides laughing in the sun soaked forrest.

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It seemed like a perfect fit to photograph at Smith Rock. Not only is this Bend location magnificent it is also the location where Jonathan proposed to Carolyn. It holds many memories and hikes for the two of them, and it was a place they absolutely love.

These smith rock engagement photos were filled lots of laughter, an insane wind storm, exploring, and at the end of the day we were lucky enough to see a bald eagle fly directly over our heads. As I mentioned before, everything about the location is magnificent. Looking forward to photographing them again at their Brasada Ranch Wedding.

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I have photographed engagement pictures at smith rock a handful of times and every time I feel like I discover a new secret spot. When the sun sets behind the big rocks it seems like every direction becomes magic. I had so much photographing Jon and Katie’s smith rock engagement pictures. Katie was adventurous to climb rocks even in her high heels and they brought lots of props to represent their relationship. I even supplied my husbands cruiser bike since they love to ride together.

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Nestldown Wedding

I have been photographing weddings at Nesltdown for over 10 years and it is still my favorite location in Santa Cruz, California. Not only does it hold a special place in my heart as it is where I said my “i do” 9 years ago, I just love being under the canopy of redwoods. The outdoor wedding venue is constantly changing in every season and the venue itself always has new hidden locations and trails to be explored. The artist in me can barely hold myself back when I see the light shinning through the majestic redwood trees.

Indian Wedding Photography

The Baraat Indian Ceremony is one of my favorite ceremonies to photograph. It’s usually during the middle of the Barat when I am surrounded by beautiful colors, music, and dancing that I am filled with gratitude that I have such an amazing job. The Indian ceremony Barat of Nirmal and Allison took place in downtown San Jose, close to where I went to school at San Jose State. I remember walking the same streets that they danced on as a young photojournalism student dreaming of photographing such an event. I could not be more grateful to share such a wonderful day.

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