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 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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I have fallen in love with this Black Butte Ranch Wedding it is the perfect location for Bend Wedding Photography. Everything from the velvet dresses, to the burnt orange suits to the snow capped mountains, made this a picture perfect Winter Bend Wedding. I am also in love with Aspen trees which are plentiful at Black Butte Ranch. Before the ceremony we ventured into a grove of aspen trees. The white bark of the aspen trees against the white snow on the trail was absolutely breathtaking and provided the perfect photos for this Bend Wedding.

Black Butte Ranch

Black Butte Ranch is a very special wedding venue for the bride and groom. The brides parents met at Black Butte Ranch and later purchased a vacation house at the ranch so they could share their love of the location with their children. The wedding ceremony arch was handmade by the brides father and framed the sun setting over the cascade mountains.

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Venue: Black Butte Ranch | Florist: Sea of Roses  | Dress: Kenneth Winston | Fur: The Vault Vintage Boutique | Jacket: The Brooks Brothers | MUAH: Kate Tuma | Cake: Black Butte Ranch

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This Holman Ranch wedding was simply amazing. Carmel Valley is one of my favorite locations for wedding photography. The sweeping views of rolling hills and mature oak trees are a photographers dream and the golden light takes my breath every single time.

Wedding at Holman Ranch

Kyle and Alissa’s Garden Party wedding theme was a perfect choice for the hacienda estate at Holman Ranch. They had long farm style tables draped with olive leaf garlands and mixed with white and peach peonies. The wedding was classic but relaxed, it was elegant but simple, and most of all it was a beautiful day that the bride and groom got to share with their family and friends. Kyle and Alissa planned the entire wedding from Texas with the help of their family making it a destination wedding for them. I think the part that made is most beautiful was the love for eachother and from their guests that surrounded them throughout the day. Kyle and Alissa were high school sweethearts. Their families were good friends and often celebrated holidays and vacations together, and the officiant had the privilege of baptizing both of them when they were children, so in one sense they were already one family. I am glad they chose forever and sealed it with this beautiful celebration.

For a link to Kyle and Allisa’s Holman Ranch Fiesta Inspired Rehearsal Dinner click here

Venue Holman Ranch

Coordinator Sarah Ward

Event Rentals Chic Event Rentals

Catering  Turf Club Catering

Cake Pattsserie Bechler

DJ DNA Entertainment

Hair and Makeup Katrina Michele Christianson

Flowers Swenson & Silacci

Harpist Michael Culver

Bag Piper Michael Davenas

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This private estate outdoor wedding was a photographers dream. Gardens, vineyards, and sunlight surrounded every part of the wedding. The ceremony was performed under an old growth oak tree, followed by a cocktail party in the gardens and outdoor dinner under an open-air canopy covered with Wisteria. Campovida was the perfect venue for outdoor wedding photography.

When Shane and Kris, who were avid travelers and foodies, were searching for the perfect venue they found Campovida. They filled their wedding with aspects that told the story of their relationship. A chalkboard of adventures from the locations they traveled the world led their guest to their tables under an open wisteria canopy, outdoor lounges were set underneath the trees where they had an open bar sampling some of their favorite drinks. One of the highlights of the night was when Shane, a gifted musician, performed a song to his new bride with his band under the stars. One of my favorite parts of the wedding was watching Kris hug her parents as tears streamed down her face as the entire wedding watched Shane to sing to his new bride. It was all a beautiful outdoor wedding and that I was honored to be the photographer for it.

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