Joy and Josh {sweet love}

Joy is an editor with In Style Weddings magazine ... you can only imagine how thrilled we were that she asked *us* to document her wedding!! The best part is that Joy and Josh are some of the sweetest people you'll meet. We really enjoyed them both!

A special hats-off to Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner, for orchestrating such a beautiful day. Her attention to detail, and ' the little things,' (from making sure the drinks and appetizers were served on her antique silver trays) to the big things (the complicated timeline) is very admirable.

Here is a list of the vendors and venues that helped make the day extra special...

Wedding coordination - Sedona Wedding Planner
Preparation venue for the girls - El Portal
Preparation venue for the guys - Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa
Ceremony location - Sedona Historical Museum
Floral and Decor - Events by Showstoppers
Cake Artist - Sedona Cake Couture
Reception - Tlaquepaque
Catering - Cucina Rustica

Be sure to view their wedding day love story in the slideshow (opens in a new window) or click on the image below to start their slideshow on this page... you would not want to miss all the laughs, moments and fun. :) Enjoy!



Andrew covering the guys while... Katrina was with the girls...



Love this shot...

We love to get the in between moments during formal portraits... Katrina's shot of the girls getting the baby to come over for the formal shot while Andrew captured a candid of the guys checking the time.



El Portal is a gorgeous property and a perfect backdrop for preparation pictures...



Joy arriving in the Bently....

Right before their first kiss as husband and wife! Check out their slideshow to see the rest... we captured a ton of great shots of the newlyweds walking down the aisle!

The colorful bouquet by Ken at Showstoppers.



Playing with depth at Tlaquepaque. There are so many beautiful backdrops and opportunities to make great images there... it's a photographers playground!

What would a wedding in Sedona be without pictures out in the red rocks? This spot is near Tlaquepaque... can you tell they like each other?



After sunset the sky turns different shades of blue... you can see how it intensifies as it gets darker into the evening. The shot on the left is the last light of the day... and the one on the right is about a half hour after dark.



Andrea's cupcake cake was so much fun!



The first dance, sleeping kids, great food from Cucina Rustica, and dancing fun... all halmarks of a great reception! This is one of our favorite reception venues to shoot! It's gorgeous and boy did this crowd love to dance!



Love, love, love this ending shot of the night... thanks so much Josh and Joy! We're so happy for you both!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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Joy and Josh {sneek peak}

The image below is the reason we love work! Joy and Josh had just waked down the aisle after their ceremony. It's a moment in time ... of pure love and elation... it's an image that will always remind Joy and Josh of their love for each other.

Images during their session out on the red rocks during cocktail hour...



More images coming soon!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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Heather and Matt { wedded bliss }

El Portal was the perfect retreat for Heather and Matt's intimate destination wedding.

Heather and Matt are super sweet, in love, gracious and have fabulous taste! We were so happy to be a part of your day and start our friendship together! Thank you so very much for having us be a part of your amazing wedding day!

Here is a list of the vendors that helped make the day extra special...

Venue - El Portal
Floral and Decor - Events by Showstoppers
Cake Artist - Sedona Cake Couture
Makeup Artist - Liz Margin
Wedding Dress - J.Crew
Live Music Trio - Artists in Rhythm

Be sure to view their wedding day love story in the slideshow (opens in a new window) or click on the image below to start their slideshow on this page... you would not want to miss all the laughs, moments and fun. :) Enjoy!





Heather's dress from J.Crew



The decor by Jim and Ken was just stunning... instead of just a center piece the inner side of the table was lined with a more free flow of gorgeous flowers. In pure Showstopper style, Jim used something unexpected ... mushrooms and birds nests with eggs and manzanita branches creating a truly whimsical and showstopping decor.



Love the long connected tables ... it makes it so much more intimate.



The schedule was tight, so while Katrina was covering the girls prep Andrew was able to get some shots of Matt getting ready.



It's very chic right now to have the brides shoes match the color of the grooms tie... they did it in pink.







The gorgeous rose petal carpet that led Heather and her dad to an anxious and happy Matt.



We love to catch moments on the faces of parents and loved ones... Heather's dad with a look of pure joy as he hands his daughter off to Matt one moment and then the next moment in tears.



Everyone always wants the kids to behave but we think it's so cute when they just are themselves and walk around during the ceremony... we caught this cute shot in the middle of the ceremony.



Just married!!



Rose petal fun!



The beautiful newlyweds!!





Matt is a cyclist so Heather got him these super cute cufflinks.





There are many fabulous things about El Portal... two of which are the picture perfect property and spectacular food.



Andrea's sugar flower peonies are intricate and beautiful. Look at this stunning cake and cake table!



Because everyone was staying at El Portal... after dinner the guests were able to change into comfy clothes and enjoy stories next to the bonfire. I can't think of a better way to end a wedding day than to relax with a wine, family and friends late into the night.



We're so happy for you both! Heather and Matt, thank you for being so sweet and fun to work with!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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Heather and Matt ~ sneak peek

just a little sneak peek of pure love ... and a few detail shots of their amazing reception floral.







~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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Brianna and David ~ Together At Last

After first meeting and getting to know each other in New York City, Brianna and David later endured a long distance relationship between Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C. After a marriage proposal, and a lot of planning, they finally found themselves in Sedona on a beautiful spring day, surrounded by gorgeous red rock views and loved ones, as they tied the knot :)

You may have seen Brianna on a popular cable news network. She's a CNN congressional correspondent, which keeps her close to Washington, D.C. You probably have not seen David, but his work behind the scenes as a former Public Relations VIP for MTV undoubtedly contributed to it maintaining its status as an icon of pop culture.

Their wedding was not only symbolic of Brianna and David finally being able to be together in Washington, D.C., but probably most importantly served as a coming together of two amazing individuals and families through marriage. We have to say, Brianna and David make a great couple! We're so happy for you both!!

Here is a list of the vendors that helped make the day extra special...

Event Coordination - Weddings In Sedona
Venue - Tlaquepaque Village
Floral - Bliss Extraordinary
Cake Artist - Sedona Sweet Arts
Makeup Artist - Liz Margin
Catering - Rosalie's of Sedona
Live Music - Smoot Mahooty
Transportation - Sedona Trolley

There are literally just too many great moments and details from this wedding... to see the full story of their wedding day be sure see their slideshow (opens in a new window) or click on the image below to start their slideshow on this page... Enjoy! :)











Love these candid moments Andrew got of Bri giving Dave's ring to his sister for safe keeping... super cute!



Moments before they saw each other for the first time on their wedding day!!!







After being dropped of at the trailhead, the guests had a little walk with big views to take before getting t0 the dramatic ceremony site.











We always ask our clients what is the *most* important image they would like captured on their wedding day and they said the kiss soooooo... here it is! Andrew was in "tight" and I got the overall shot with the views! You gotta love having a husband and wife team to document the wedding!!



Yay!!! Just married!!





Bri and Dave incorporated an old world Mexican feel into their wedding, with the gorgeous Tlaquepaque Village, delicious Mexican food, and a piñata filled with candies!

Pretty details from this super colorful wedding... from fun yellow parasols to a lovely "cigar" cake. Instead of table numbers, we liked how Bri and Dave used old post cards of Arizona cities. The Jerome post card, in particular, is special as that is where they found their fabulous band, Smoot Mahooty, in a biker bar. The band did an amazing job, especially since they had never played at a wedding! When they asked Smoot Mahooty to play at their wedding they said, "We're not a wedding band," and Bri and Dave said perfect!



Another really nice shot from Andrew during the mother/son, father/daughter dance. I love how it's layered and you can see Bri and her Dad dancing in the background. The expression on Dave's mom's face is just so sweet!





~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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Kristin+Gino {elopement}

Kristin and Gino came in from Ontario, Canada, to tie the knot in style at the breathtaking Tlaquepaque Village right on Oak Creek in Sedona. The beautiful little chapel is perfect for a Sedona wedding elopement!

Karen Lynn, of Sedona Wedding Planner arranged all the details for Kristin and Gino, and performed the short and sweet ceremony. Events by Showstoppers put together the most colorful and amazing bouquet and boutaineere for Kristin and Gino.

Kristin and Gino, it was very nice to get to know you! We wish you all the best in years to come :) Congratulations on your beautiful wedding in Sedona.

Here are a few of my ( Andrew's) favorites from the shoot. Enjoy!

xoxo
~~ katrina wallace + andrew mejia ~~

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Milley and Doug { just the two of us }

Karen Lynn, of Sedona Wedding Planner, always does such an amazing job on elopements. She called us just about two weeks before Milley and Doug's wedding to see if we were available. Even though it was just the two of them, both Andrew and I documented the day and spent a few hours together from the preparation at a beautiful cabin at L'Auberge, to the Sedona wedding at Red Rock Crossing, and back to L'Auberge again.

Events by Showstoppers did a fabulous job on Milley and Doug's floral... the color pallet went perfectly with Doug's pastel purple tie and Milley's fabulous pastel blue shoes! And of course, Karen Lynn arranged for the beautiful classic Bently to chauffer Milley and Doug to and from Red Rock Crossing. Preparation for the elopement, and dinner afterwards, took place at the amazing L'Auberge de Sedona.

Milley was a fashion designer and has the most amazing taste in gowns and shoes. Her wedding gown is by Amsale. The shoes she wore with that gown are designed by Christian Louboutin, whose trademark signature is red soles.

Milley and Doug were just so cute together and we really enjoyed spending they day with them! Thank you two so much for having us be apart of such an intimate and beautiful day! We're so happy for you both :)

Click here to see the slideshow of Milley and Doug's beautiful Sedona elopement in a new window, or click below to see the slideshow right here on this page.



Here are some of our faves from the shoot. Enjoy!

xoxo
~~ katrina wallace + andrew mejia ~~
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Dana and Mark {elopement}

Recently I ( Andrew) was blessed with an opportunity to document a very short, but sweet, Sedona wedding elopement coordinated by JB, at Sedona Luxury Weddings.

Patricia Vega, as usual, did amazing work on the girls' hair and makeup... they actually got ready at Patricia's home, which is just a minute away from Red Rock Crossing where the ceremony took place.

Here are some favorites from the shoot. Enjoy!

xoxo
~~ katrina wallace + andrew mejia ~~

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{ elopement } kathryn and carlos

Our sweet friend, JB, at Sedona Luxury Weddings, contacted us about the intimate elopement of Kathryn and Carlos. It was wonderful to spend a few hours with them and their family and friends to document their nuptials. Kathryn's brother took a leave of absence from his duties in Afghanistan to be with them on their wedding day. It was truly a special day for everyone!

Pink Jeeps provided the transportation up the very bumpy Schnebly Hill Road.

Here are some of my faves from the short and intimate shoot. Enjoy!

xoxo
~~ katrina wallace + andrew mejia ~~

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Melanie and Phil - From Canada with Love

Katrina met Melanie, Phil, and their four beautiful girls, in Sedona to document their intimate elopement. All arriving in from Canada, the girls were surprised to learn that they would be participating in the declaration of vows between Melanie and Phil. It was truly a special day for everyone!

Margaret VanDamme, of VanDamme Weddings, officiated the beautiful ceremony and helped coordinate all the vendors. Brian David did a fantastic job playing guitar during the ceremony, as well as guitar accompaniment while Phil's oldest daughter sang Ave Maria during the ceremony.

Lastly, Melanie and Phil chose the chapel at Tlaquepaque Village for their ceremony. The perfect place to tie the knot!

Congratulations Melanie and Phil! We're so happy for you all!

xoxo
katrina+andrew

The girls all prepared a reading for the ceremony... we love this storytelling image of sisters practicing through the window...

and this photo of the girls helping each other with what they would write.... we also love this photo for the layers ... if you carefully look not only is it an image of the speech being written but you can also see the reflection of the girls faces in the glass....

Phil's daughter helping him get ready...

an emotional and moving ceremony...

we love the layers in this image as well... Phil is signing the marriage certificate but also layered in the background is Melanie kissing her daughter...

Melanie looking up to hear the church bells ringing in celebration of their marriage...

We always take time to get a great family photo... there are a lot of other images that are more portrait like... you know... the kind where everyone has their "photo" smile on... but we always wait for that perfect more lively and unique moment where everyone is relaxed and having fun.

Ok, so the girls where throwing the bouquets in the background WITHOUT any suggestion from Katrina... how fun is that!

... the happy family ...

the gorgeous newlyweds!

how perfect is the body language in this image?! pure love!

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Gail and Harry { to love again }

I (Katrina) was so blessed to document Gail and Harry's wedding. Gail is the mother of one of my best friends Jenni. Jenni is a wonderful photographer and when she and her mother asked me to document the wedding ceremony in Sedona and romantic portraits out on the red rocks I was thrilled and honored!

Thank you so much Gail and Harry for having me be a part of such a blessed day.

xoxo
katrina+andrew



Some gorgeous moments during the ketubah signing...





Jenni and her beautiful family!!!



Harry looking dashing!

This is an image I snuck of them when they were not looking (my favorite type of image!) ... they were looking at each other like this all day! So in love!!

Pretty floral arrangements by Bliss Extraordinary Floral...



I LOVE this cake topper!!! It's perfect for Harry and Gail. This fun cake was created by Sedona Sweet Arts.



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Tara and Micah ~ Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog

Yesterday we got the surprise that Tara and Micah's beautiful wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog. Go check it out when you get a chance :)

Click here to see Tara and Micah's wedding story slideshow, and click here to view their original post on our blog.



Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew
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Junli and Paul { in love }

Junli and Paul had the most romantic engagement story! They are lovers of Oak Creek Canyon and Paul proposed to Junli on the creekside... to Junli's surprise he had a friend light dozens of floating candles and floated by them as he proposed. How romantic! :) Too bad it wasn't photographed! :) But I've got some awesome engagement photos here. We of course went to Oak Creek for these images.

Thanks so much Paul for being such a trooper throughout the day! I think you both are going to love these images!! The motorcycle was great! I'm so glad you decided to add it to the shoot.

We can't wait to photograph your wedding this May!

Enjoy!
katrina+andrew





















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Kristin and Jason ~ Enchanted

Kristin and Jason were married at the beautiful Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona.

Tucked away between the mountains of Sedona, in Boynton Canyon, this couple celebrated their nuptials with family and friends from around the country. From the preparation, to the ceremony, and then on to an intimate family dinner, this family enjoyed each others' company at the resort, ending the cool night with a star-gazing party given by the professionals at Evening Sky Tours.

Expert coordination and officiation of the day's events were provided by Heart of Sedona Weddings. Floral and decor was provided by the talented team at Events by Showstoppers. Live classical guitar performed by Brian David.

We want to extend a big ' Thank You!' to Kristin and Jason and their family for choosing us to document the day's events! :)

Enjoy!
katrina+andrew

View their wedding day slideshow story here:


Or, click here to view the slideshow in a new window.



























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Kristin and Jason ~ sneak peek

Thank you for your patience over the holidays, Kristin and Jason :) Can't wait for you to see the rest! The slide show is coming right up. Enjoy!

xoxo
katrina+andrew



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Kara and Chris ~ A Celebration of Family

We absolutely love Kara... we've known her for several years now as she has been the Catering Sales Manager at L'Auberge. We always love working with her and we were so excited when her wedding day came! We of course jumped at the chance to document her intimate wedding.

We're so excited for you, Kara and Chris! Thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding day!

Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner officiated the beautiful ceremony. The gorgeous cake matched Kara's flowers perfectly and was of course created by Andrea Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture. The colorful floral arrangements were created with love by Jim and Ken at Events by Showstoppers.

Enjoy! :)


Click here to see Kara and Chris' wedding day story slideshow in a new window.




Patricia Vega did a fabulous job on hair and makeup.





The gorgeous couple!!







Kara and her son walking down the aisle... too cute!!



The ceremony was held on Andrea Blaut's magical patio...





The fabulous cake!!! and gorgeous floral arrangements!





Everyone participated to make this day truly special ... below is Jim of Showstoppers Floral and Schelli of Taltos Video.



Brian David is an amazing guitarist! His picture below as well as a fun shot of Andrea and Karen and of course who could resist putting up a shot of Max the dog! :)





Mitchell and Brooklyn .... they were so very cute!



The happy family!!



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Nina and Brian ~ Elopement

Nina and Brian were married at Red Rock Crossing in Sedona, Arizona.

This day was long in the making for Nina and Brian, and we could not be happier for them both! Their love and warm spirit were contagious to everyone around them, and their smiles for each other were incessant. The two witnesses in attendance with them are the friends that introduced them to each other several years ago.

Nina and Brian were crazy about their wedding vendors, especially Karen Lynn. She provided fantastic coordination, and served also as the officiant for their Sedona wedding. The floral and decor arrangements were created by Events by Showstoppers.

We just want to say thanks so much for having us document these moments for you, Nina and Brian. :)

Click here to launch their wedding-story slideshow in a new window, or click below to start the show right here on the blog. Enjoy!



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Jayna and Dan ~ I Love You By and By

Jayna and Dan were married at the creekside resort L'Auberge de Sedona under a canopy of Sycamore branches.

It could not have been a more beautiful day, and this couple basked not only each other in their tremendous warmth and love, but also their family and loved ones who came from many locations far and wide to attend this wedding.

The floral and decor arrangements were crafted by Events by Showstoppers. The tasty cake was made by Andrea Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture. Fantastic live acoustic guitar performance was put on by Artists in Rhythm.

Jayna and Dan, it was amazing to see the completion of your family circle when you put the rings on each other's fingers. Thanks so much for having us document these moments for you :)

Again, as mentioned in Kim and John's post below, because we have to be out of the country on short notice to be with family in a critical moment, we are only going to be able to post the slideshow for now. So, below is the slideshow. You can click it to start it right here on the blog, or, you can click here to launch it in a new window. Enjoy!



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Kim and John ~ Splendor on the Green

Kim and John were married at the beautiful Sedona Golf Resort on October 25, 2008.

We had a great time spending our day shooting with this couple and their family and friends. The highlights of the day were most definitely their first meeting, and then the very emotional ceremony.

Pastor Ed Reyes officiated the ceremony, offering a great message with the vows. Floral and decor were arranged by Events by Showstoppers. The cake was made by Sedona Cake Couture. DJ Bobby Russell rocked the house with his great music arrangements.

Kim and John, thank you so much for having us document your wedding day! It was a lot of fun for us, and we know it was a great day for you two as well :)

Lastly, because we have to be out of the country on short notice to be with family in a critical moment, we are only going to be able to post the slideshow for now. So, below is the slideshow. You can click it to start it right here on the blog, or, you can click here to launch it in a new window. Enjoy!



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Kim and John ~ sneak peek

...stay tuned :)

xoxo
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Jill and JJ ~ October Love

Jill and JJ enjoyed celebrating their nuptials, with family and friends from all around the country, on a beautiful autumn day at L'Auberge de Sedona along Oak Creek here in Sedona. JJ's uncle performed his first wedding ceremony and gave a great message.

This gorgeous couple made our job so easy because they were constantly in their own space, and really enjoying the magic of their wedding day. They were full of smiles, laughs, glances, tears, and happiness for one another... :)

This was a great group to work with, and they all treated us like family right away. Jill and JJ, thanks for having us there to document your wedding, it was really our pleasure to work with you!

Margaret Van Damme expertly coordinated this event. The delicious and beautiful cake was made by Donna at Sedona Sweet Arts. The impeccable floral and decor were designed by Events by Showstoppers.

Enjoy! :)



Click here to see Jill and JJ's wedding day story slideshow in a new window.

Patricia Vega did a fabulous job on hair and makeup.







The beautiful bride...









The handsome groom...



Their "first sight" meeting...





We love this series ... they are just too cute together!



A great unposed detail by Andrew...



These two below are by Katrina... we just love finding the found details during a wedding day... they tell a story with out being contrived or set up. These types of images really help the viewer feel like they were there... I'm sure the super cute kids JJ and Jill will have someday will love looking through their parents wedding pictures!











Another great shot by Andrew...







Katrina's favorite shot of the day...







Loving on each other during the first dance...



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Jill and JJ ~ sneak peek

More to come from this gorgeous couple's wedding :)

xoxo
katrina+andrew







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Remi and John ~ Across Two Oceans

Remi and John made Sedona the destination to celebrate their nuptials, bringing family and friends from Japan, Arizona, Great Britain, and from everywhere in between.

Preparation for Remi and the bridal party started at the Light House, an amazing private residence hidden away off the beaten path, surrounded by red rocks. The ceremony took place at the Sedona Heritage Museum, which features a rustic setting with a big red rock formation as the back drop. The cocktail hour and reception both took place at Tlaquepaque, a cute replica of a seaside Mexican village.

Karen Lynn, of Sedona Wedding Planner, provided full service planning and coordination for this amazing wedding.

The first image is Remi and John's slideshow. Just click on the first image to play it here on the blog, or click here to see it in a new window.

Congratulations Remi and John :) Enjoy the images!



We absolutely loved the Japanese touches that were added to the wedding... Remi's mother made the basket below and decorated it with Mizuhiki in the shape of a Japanese crane. Mizuhiki is made from rice paper and is given at special occasions such as weddings. The crane symbolizes faithfulness. It is said that a pair of cranes remain faithful all of their lives to one another, even after one passes on.



The chalk board at the Light House rental home in Sedona always makes for fun pictures. The kids had fun decorating this one.





How cute is John's expression below? LOVE it :)



Showstoppers Floral did an AMAZING job creating this huge Torii made from bamboo, rope and wood nails. We love how passionate Jim and Ken are about their work. The dimensions of the Torii looked exact. The Japanese view the Torii as a gateway to a sacred space. What a beautiful touch and what a wonderful way to incorporate Japanese tradition to Remi and John's ceremony!



...not a dry eye in the audience :)









A few quick portraits before the sun sets over the red rocks...





The details on this wedding were so unique. Folded paper cranes, candles, and flowers, dangled from the centerpieces made from manzanita branches. Each table number was marked by Japanese kanji characters in addition to the English numbers.

The back side of Remi and John's chairs were decorated with Shimenawa, which are are made of braided straw rope. Shimenawa is traditionally used as a marker for a sacred space.

Remi and her mother put so much thought and energy into these impressive details.



The beautiful wedding cake below is by Andrea Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture... the orchids and branches on the cake are made from sugar but look so realistic.



And of course, the Calle de Independencia at Tlaquepaque is just one of the most amazing locations to have a reception. It's so romantic there. Below are a few image from Remi and John's first dance.



Thanks for leaving your comments by clicking on the ' We Welcome Your Comments' link below :)

Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Remi and John ~ sneak peek

Here's a preview of images from Remi and John's wedding. Can't wait to show you the rest :)

xoxo
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Tracy and Justin ~ Stealing Away

Like a lot of our clients, Tracy and Justin were looking to plan a destination wedding. Options for their wedding, aside from Sedona, even included Big Sur... Andrew and I LOVE northern California and would LOVE to shoot a wedding there. But they settled on just eloping to Sedona ( which isn't too bad, is it?). It was just the two of them, with the gorgeous red rock views as a backdrop, for their ceremony and two photographers as their witnesses.

Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner helped them arrange all the details, as well as officiating their ceremony.

We can't believe that we were out shooting just a week-and-a-half after our baby Elise was born! We were so very blessed with a healthy pregnancy and a quick delivery. And we couldn't have done it without our sweet understanding clients as well! Thank you Tracy and Justin! We hope you enjoy the images! I'm sure your friends and family are so very excited to be part of your wedding day through these images!

Click here to see Tracy and Justin's wedding day slideshow. Thanks for leaving your comments by clicking on the ' We Welcome Your Comments' link below :)































Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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lifestyle images with Meghan and Matt and the kids

Wow was it a hot summer day when I got to spend a bit of time with Meghan and Matt and their 3 adorable kids... Bear... the oldest dog was so so sooo adorable. It was so fun to see Meghan outside of work and also to meet her sweet family.

Meghan is the fabulous event coordinator at L'Auberge de Sedona Resort and Spa, and Andrew and I have so loved getting to know her during the past year.

Here are a few pictures of from our visit at Red Rock Crossing... not only was it really hot, but there were a TON of bugs ... but, we all managed to have some fun anyway!

Thanks so much, Meghan and Matt, for spending some time away from work with me!

~ xoxo ~
Katrina

Meghan and Matt are such a cute couple...



Isn't Bear adorable?









My favorite shot...



Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew
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Paula and Hans ~ Love That Boy, Love The Girl

Paula and Hans were married at Tlaquepaque Chapel on a rainy summer day in Sedona, Arizona.

We got together with them a few days before the wedding to shoot their "day after session" before their wedding... it was great because Paula was able to try out her hair and makeup artist before the wedding and we were able to go to a location we would not have had time for on the wedding day. Having already shot their pictures before the wedding, it freed them up to really enjoy the day with their guests and family.

With Monsoon season in full swing, Paula and Hans tied the knot between heavy drops of rain under a sky full of marvelous thunderhead clouds. Paula got ready at El Portal, an amazing luxury inn a short distance off of Oak Creek.

After a short and very sweet ceremony at Tlaquepaque Chapel, the wedding party went back to El Portal for cocktail hour. For dinner, Paula and Hans treated their guests to a Texas-style barbecue by the amazing chef at El Portal.

Paula and Hans were so happy and full of smiles, tears of joy, and hugs and love for their family and friends. It was truly a pleasure to be there to document this fun group!

The artistic floral and decor were put on by the amazing team at Events by Showstoppers. The delicious cake was made by cake artist Andrea Carusetta-Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture.

Click here to see Paula and Hans' wedding day slideshow. Thanks for leaving your comments below by clicking on the ' We Welcome Your Comments' link below :)

Look! Real keys! It beats having the plastic keys all the hotels have these days... real keys at a resort is so romantic!



The left shot is Andrew's take on the hanging dress shot... the right is Katrina's take of the dress shot in a reflection... which one do you all like better?



We're loving this layered shot Andrew took... I love that you can see Paula's mom helping AND see Paula putting on her earrings AND that you can see her maid of honor so excited in the background... awesome image Andrew! ( thanks honey! :) ~andrew )









While Katrina was with the girls...



Andrew was with the guys...















El Portal is gorgeous... we'll put up a details collage in another post...



These images are from their "day after" session... shot before their wedding at Cathedral Rock...

















Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Paula and Hans ~ sneak peek

...more to come! Enjoy!

~ xoxo ~







Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Rebecca and Jason ~ Creekside Bliss

Rebecca and Jason were married at L'Auberge de Sedona on a serene creekside setting along Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona.

Part of what made this day so fun were their two kids; their fun and charming black labrador dogs. The dogs played a key ingredient in the bridal party as the ring bearers, and also provided a good laugh as they made their way up the flower carpet aisle, with a few licks and pants for the wedding guests along the way.

Rebecca and Jason are a hilarious couple made just for each other. They have special smiles and glances for each other constantly, and are incessantly teasing one another and laughing. They made a gorgeous bride and groom!

The artistic floral and decor were put on by the amazing team at Events by Showstoppers. The delicious cake was made by cake artist Andrea Carusetta-Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture. Live music at the reception was performed by Sedona's amazing jazz combo Artists in Rythm. Hair and makeup was done by Liz Margin. Pastor Ed Reyes of Beautiful Sedona Weddings performed a beautiful ceremony.

Last but not least, the day came off without a hitch with the wedding coordination of Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner.

Click here to see Rebecca and Jason's wedding day slideshow. Thanks for leaving your comments below by clicking on the ' We Welcome Your Comments' link below :)

Gorgeous wedding invitations made by Rebecca's mom...



The shot on the left is a prep shot Andrew took of Jason getting his tie just perfect, while Katrina was photographing Rebecca having fun with her girls.



A gorgeous pair of Manolo Blahniks... a favorite shoe choice for brides.



One thing we LOVE about documenting a wedding day are all the wonderful expressions family and friends have. They are just priceless. The image to the left is of Rebecca's sister obviously so excited for her sister. Katrina really nailed this one at the perfect moment...



The beautiful bride...



The image to the left was taken with Katrina's new 24 f/1.4 lens... She loves it a little too much! :)







The ring dogs (aka, the kids)... well behaved and keeping the rings safe until the ring exchange... we loved that Rebecca and Jason included them... We had our dog Fogerty, a yellow lab, be the ring bearer for our wedding over 7 years ago! So we love the idea!



A fabulous shot Andrew got right after their first kiss...



Katrina got this great shot right after the ceremony... you can really feel the happiness of the moment.



Rebecca, Jason, and the kids...



The bridal party looking great in their brown tones... the colors went so well with the greenery of the creekside, as well as out on the red rocks.



Another two stellar shots from Andrew...











All the wonderful details and floral work... the cake from Sedona Cake Couture was gorgeous .... and we loved that they included a special doggy cake!





Thank you Rebecca and Jason for letting us be a part of your beautiful wedding day!! Enjoy the images!!

Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Jane and Peter ~ Intimate Gathering

Jane and Peter were married in the heart of the red rocks at Merry Go Round on Schnebly Hill. It was a beautiful June day here in Sedona, and Jane and Peter were just so excited to be getting married! You can really see how much they love each other in these images.

Jane's day started at the luxurious Sedona bed and breakfast Adobe Grand Villas. JB at Sedona Luxury Wedding recommended this fabulous bed and breakfast and provided day of coordination.

Pink Jeeps picked up Peter, the guests, and then Jane, so their first meeting would be as Jane walked down a red rock aisle. The road to the top of Schnebly Hill is very rough and bumpy, so it was definitely an adventure for their guests, who are probably more accustomed to the potholes in New York City... :)

Their intimate and casual reception was held at the Redstone Cabin ... the food and service was impeccable! Jane and Peter had about 20 guests, so the Redstone Cabin was just perfect for their cocktail hour in a private patio, and then dinner in their intimate dinning room.

Congratulations to Jane and Peter! You had a beautiful wedding in Sedona and we are so very happy for you both! Thank you for letting us document your day!

Click here to see Jane and Peter's wedding day slideshow.



I love these shots Andrew got of Jane interacting with her mom... intimate moments like these are timeless and are the types of storytelling images we love to capture.



This is an image I shot of Jane talking with her dad by phone... he was not able to make it because of health reasons and I loved that they were together as a family even though physically apart.





Look at this bathroom! The bathroom in the villas at the Adobe Grand were as big as our bedroom. The rooms are all custom created and decorated and just fabulous. As photographers we love the rooms because of the natural light... so pretty!



Very pretty floral work from the ladies at Bliss Extraordinary Floral.













...you know you're in Arizona when rattlesnake appetizers are served :)





As always, we would love for you to leave your comments! Just click on the link below that says ' we welcome your comments!' Thanks :)

Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew
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Jane and Peter ~ sneak peek

~xoxo~










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Karen and Steve ~ Exquisite Love

Karen and Steve were married on June 7, 2008, at a private residence in Sedona, after their preparation at the luxurious Enchantment Resort and Spa, tucked away in Boynton Canyon in Sedona.

From start to finish, Karen and Steve were such a pleasure to work with. Their refreshingly friendly, open, and smiling demeanor was contagious and fun! Both were calm, ready, and excited to tie the knot :)

Karen wore the most amazing Christian Dior gown, highlighted by a special pair of Rene Caovilla shoes for the ceremony, and a second pair of Rene Caovilla's to go with a new evening gown for dancing during the reception.

After their preparation at Enchantment, the event got underway at Karen's aunt and uncle's majestic residence at the foot of some of Sedona's most amazing red rock mountains.

The ceremony took place at the front gate of the courtyard and gardens of the residence. The terrace just down the steps from the gate is graced with an amazing fountain, which was decorated with the artistic floral and decor of Events by Showstoppers; an artistic arrangment of desert succulents, cactus skeletons, and vibrant orchids. Rose petals were scattered like a blanket over the water in the fountain.

After the ceremony the event moved out to the patios and terrace for cocktail hour, dinner, and then toasts and dancing. Fantastic food was put on by The Heartline Cafe, and night was danced away to the live music of Sedona's local jazz extraordinaire Artists in Rhythm. A break in the dancing allowed for heartfelt toasts by loved ones, and a cake cut. The tasty cake was created by Sedona Cakes. Karen Lynn provided seamless coordination.

Last but not least, fabulous wedding cinematographer Greg Cluff joined us all from Scottsdale... we always love working with Greg and can't wait to see his work from this wedding!

Click here to see Karen and Steve's full wedding story slideshow.











One of our favorite images from the day... you just can't pose or prompt this kind of look of pure joy and love from a bride.











Karen and Steve had a few unconventional touches to their wedding. Instead of being walked down an aisle, Steve met Karen part way and then walked with her towards the ceremony.



A beautiful gush of wind...





How gorgeous is this set up?







Karen Lynn had a great idea for all the guests to be served a glass of champagne near the end of the ceremony so that the guests could gather and toast/celebrate the newly weds!





We LOVE this wedding bouquet by Events by Showstoppers. Jim and Ken and their team really did a fabulous job with the lighting and event decor... it was simply stunning!





All the beautiful details....



Karen decided it would be great to gather the guests dancing on the dance floor for Karen and Steve's entrance so that they would be surrounded by friends and family for their first dance.







As always, we would love for you to leave your comments! Just click on the link below that says ' we welcome your comments!' Thanks :)

Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew
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Basia and Stacy ~ Roman Holiday

Basia and Stacy were married at Tlaquepaque in Sedona on June 2, 2008. It was a small and intimate wedding, with just close friends and family, and came off beautifully; not a detail left undone!

Basia and Stacy's style reminded us so much of the 1953 Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck classic Roman Holiday. Not only were Basia and Stacy's fashion sense, hair styles, and smiles, of that era, but their general demeanor and approach to everything, especially each other, was so classy and romantic! They even toasted each other at the reception with fabulous classical Waterford crystal champagne flutes, reminiscent of 1950's Italy. We couldn't resist the parallel :)

They were so fun to work with, too! They LOVE photography, and they are madly in love with each other, which always makes our job so easy!

Basia is an incredibly creative and talented person... she knew what she could handle and left the rest to professionals. She designed and put together all her beautiful floral decor, and made her gorgeous custom invitations.

And because we got together the day after their wedding for a more extensive shoot, Basia and Stacy were able to spend more time with their guests on the wedding day. Basia also got to try two different hairstyles and used it as a great excuse to have two different pairs of shoes :)

The preparation for the girls took place at one of our favorite bed and breakfasts in Sedona, El Portal. It's absolutely beautiful and the Governor's Suite has great lighting for make up and preparation images. It's just a 2 minute walk to Tlaquepaque. Two of our favorite locations to shoot weddings in Sedona!

Patricia Vega did an amazing job on the girls hair and makeup. Bobby at Sedona Sounds made sure everyone was having fun on the dance floor. Cucina Rustica had some amazing food prepared for the night. And last but not least, Sedona wedding planner Karen Lynn did a great job making sure the day went smoothly.

Congratulations Basia and Stacy!! It was a beautiful day and we're so happy for you both! Thank you for letting us be a part of your family for two days!

To see their full Roman Holiday slideshow story, which includes their day after session, click here.



I love that the girls are practicing dancing in the back ground as Basia gets her dress on... and again this is at the gorgeous bed and breakfast El Portal.



Here is Basia looking like she should be in a fashion spread. I love the classic and elegant look she put together for herself and her whole wedding.


Below is the wedding invitation she made! I'll do a full post with images of just the wedding invitations another day.



My favorite shot of the day... I just love the mood to this image...





Some more details ... can you believe how beautiful her bouquet is... she put it together the day before the wedding! Something I would definitely not suggest unless you used to be a florist... which she was.



This is another favorite of ours because it's a purely candid shot of the grandmother and her grandchildren. These kinds of images just get more meaningful as the years pass.





We just thought it was so cute that they were crying at the same time...







Basia's aunt is a professional costume designer so she helped Basia find the perfect dress and also made the most fabulous bustle I've ever seen. She put in dozens of pins to do this gorgeous bustle.







I think this shot is so romantic...



The reception took place in the Patio De Las Companas at Tlaquepaque... it's truly a beautiful venue...







And lastly, a couple of images from their day after session, which reminded us of the cute scene where Audrey is riding on the back of Gregory Peck's wimpy ( but cool!) little Vespa scooter, clutching onto him for dear life... :)


We hope you enjoyed the images!!

Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Karen and Steve ~ sneak peek

Another teaser ... more images and a slideshow from this Sedona wedding to come!!!

~xoxo~













Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Basia and Stacy ~ sneak peek

Just a teaser of some images from their wedding day and day after session... more to come later!

~xoxo~









Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Tara and Micah ~ Train to Marrakesh

Tara and Micah were married at L'Auberge de Sedona resort in Sedona on May 18th, 2008.

Family and friends came from literally all over the world to attend this beautiful wedding. Both Tara and Micah are anthropologists, and so guests and colleagues of theirs from the Peace Corps and University of Arizona were in attendance.

Because Tara has spent so much time in Morocco, the cocktail hour and reception followed an amazing Moroccan theme. Just stepping into the reception area was like entering a new world, with amazing and vibrant colors!

The fabulous Liz Margin worked her magic on the makeup. Andrea Blaut made the **amazing** Moroccan style cake. Jim, Ken, and their team at Events by Showstoppers made the chuppah for the ceremony, and orchestrated the fabulous Moroccan themed floral and decor for the cocktail hour and reception.

Congratulations to the newly weds, Tara and Micah! We're so very very happy for you! Thanks for transporting us to your Marrakesh! It was an honor to be a part of your wedding day!

To see their full wedding day story view their slideshow here.



Tara wore a fabulous Angel Sanchez gown that was just perfect for her...







A detail of the bracelets Tara got all her sisters...



The bottom of Tara's bouquet is actually a beautiful bracelet from Morocco. Jim and Ken at Showstoppers are always great at adding beautiful and personal details to the floral work for their clients.





We love this shot from their "first sight" meeting ...



Andrew's shot of the shoes ...





Isn't this view gorgeous?







Tara and Micah did a fabulous job making their wedding actually theirs... it's always so personal and lovely when talented family or friends sing at weddings or at receptions.







Andrew catching their shadows on the ground...



Tara and Micah showing off some dance moves prepared for their first dance.





Tara has such gorgeous eyes!!



This is really a showstopper of a cake! Guests were taking pictures of it all night! And the tent and decor with the cake were all so nicely tied together. The details of the cake were made with wooden blocks that are used for patterning textiles and cloth, carefully pressed into the cake, and then hand painted by Andrea at Sedona Cake Couture.



I love that Tara and Micah made these table markers with names of cities in Morocco. Another fabulous personal touch from these worldwide travelers.



Their first dance...





Toasts from the sisters...



And a TON of details...



We hope you enjoyed the images!!

Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Laura + Grant ~ Cool May Rains

Laura and Grant were married on May 24th, 2008, at L'Auberge de Sedona Resort. Amazingly enough, we had just had a glimpse of the Sedona summer heat the week before, but on this day it was cool and rainy; perfect respite from otherwise blistering Arizona heat :)

Hailing from Iowa, this couple actually attended high school together but did not really know each other. It was not until Grant went to a gathering of friends while visiting Iowa where he and Laura finally met through a common friend. From that moment on they knew it was meant to be!

Laura and Grant are such a fun couple and have an amazing chemistry. They have a certain smile, and 'look,' for each other that we felt really came across through the photography. All one of them has to do is look at the other and they are either melting away into each other's arms, or they are laughing hysterically at their own antics. We really enjoyed being with them!

Again, we have to sing praise because we are always blessed to have such fun clients; both our couples and their families! We felt like part of the gang almost immediately, and we were treated like family every step of the way. :) And really Laura was such a trooper... there were soooo many things that were difficult that day... mostly the really really really cold temperature... who would have known that it would be so cold on Memorial Day weekend in Arizona! But Laura and Grant were just so happy to be getting married and didn't sweat the small stuff.

A sincere 'Thank You!' to Laura and Grant for inviting us to document their wedding day! We wish you the best in your marriage, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Patricia Vega worked her magic with hair and makeup for Laura and the bridal party. Events By Showstoppers orchestrated the floral work. Cake artist Andrea Blaut of Sedona Cake Couture made the tasty cake.

Here is a link to the slideshow of our favorites from Laura and Grant's wedding. As mentioned in a previous post, we're now showing our slideshows with larger images, so it may take just a little longer than normal to load into your browser. Hang tight, it's worth the wait!

Here are a few favorites from the day - Enjoy!









Andrew's awesome shot of Laura's reaction to seeing Grant for the firs time that day.



They actually could not contain themselves and ran towards each other... too sweet!!!







Katrina's shot below... loving her new 24mm 1.4 lens!





Wow... check out this beautiful ring!!



The beautiful bride...



Grant looking super happy to be getting married...





awww.....









The details...



Another awesome shot by Andrew below...





The first dance from above...





Below is a frame from the last few shots of the night... we can't begin to express how much extra lighting can help reception images... Showstoppers put up the beautiful lanterns and just really enhanced the mood and added depth to the images.

And of course, for those of you photography buffs out there, the lighting on Laura is by Andrew's off camera flash. Katrina took the image and has a bit of fill light from her on camera flash.



Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Mary + Jim ~ A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mary and Jim were married on May 18th, 2008, at L'Auberge de Sedona Resort, along beautiful Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona. From the adorable children running around with crowns made from flowers and jewels, to Mary's flowing and gorgeous Vera Wang gown, and all the romance of the day, it reminded us of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Mary, Jim, and their families all came in to Sedona from around the country for this amazing wedding. Mary, in fact, changed her wedding location to Sedona after seeing our images and we were so very flattered when she told us! We do travel internationally for a limited number of weddings per year, so if you do love our photography but are not getting married in Arizona, don't hesitate to let us know. In fact, we've been known to work special rates for interesting destinations! :)

We had a pre-wedding shoot with Mary and Jim two days before their wedding and it was really fun. Having an engagement shoot or pre-wedding shoot is fantastic because it allows everyone to get to know each other and feel that much more comfortable on the wedding day, not to mention, you get some fun images with your sweetheart!

We truly enjoyed seeing Mary and Jim interact. They are so very much in love and it was so easy to take amazing pictures with how genuine and emotional they and their families were. And of course, super cute kids at a wedding is always a cherry on top for us! What an absolutely genuine and kind couple Mary and Jim are! It was such a beautiful beautiful day!

Judith Bloomfield, wedding planner of Sedona Luxury Weddings, coordinated the wedding. From getting the gift baskets for all the guests, making sure the day went smoothly and *trying* to keep it on time, to even getting Mary's dress dry cleaned and shipped back to her, JB handled it all.

Jim, Ken, and the talented team from Events By Showstoppers really went above and beyond on this wedding! The floral work, lighting, and hanging fabric on the walls, etc., were just amazing. Who else would think of using barrel cactus as a part of the centerpieces? They were just beautiful and went perfectly with Mary's cactus theme. Just wait til you see the images of the flower carpet at the ceremony... To die for! :)

Cake artist Andrea Blaut of Sedona Cake Couture made the super fabulous cake. Brian David played the amazing classical guitar for the ceremony. Bobby Russell of Sedona Sounds DJ MC'd the dancing during the reception.

Here is a link to the slideshow of Mary and Jim's enchanting wedding. We're now showing our slideshows with larger images, so it may take just a little longer than normal to load into your browser, but it's worth the wait!

Here are a few favorites from the day. Enjoy!







Mary's stunning Vera Wang dress was just perfect for her, and fun for Katrina and I to photograph too...!





Check out the crown and ring box Showstoppers made - they were definitely a hit!





A intricately designed carpet of rose petals? So very fabulous. Like something right out of a fairytail...



We think this shot of Mary's dad waving to her from the distance as she and the entourage arrived is just too sweet.







The light on the hillside of L'Auberge can sometimes be very harsh, but the slightly overcast day made for perfect light and visibility of the amazing red rock views.







Another example of how nice it is to have two photographers... this shot below is Katrina's, and the next shot just a moment later is taken on a long lens by Andrew.





The newlyweds!!! Congratulations Mary and Jim!!!!



Mary was definitely being a trend setter with having yellow as her color theme! We have a feeling we're going to be seeing a lot of yellow themed weddings in the magazines this year.



You gotta love classic cars used as transportation at weddings... how romantic!!





Cocktail hour on the Garden Side of L'Auberge... what a way to watch the sunset!



We LOVE photobooths.... the guests had a lot of fun with it too. Arizona PhotoBooth came up from Phoenix for the wedding and made a guest book with all the photo strips.



The barrel cactus centerpieces mentioned earlier. Isn't this room gorgeous?





Mary and Jim's reaction to the best man's toast.



And a TON of fun Greek dancing!



Last dance...





Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Jennifer + Josh ~ L'Auberge de Sedona, Sedona, Arizona

Jennifer and Josh were married on May 17th, 2008, at L'Auberge de Sedona Resort.

It was a sunny and beautiful day as Jennifer, Josh, and their families began preparation for this amazing wedding. Jennifer has one super talented family! Her aunt did all the floral work and decor. Another family member Kerri, of Type A Events in the Phoenix area, coordinated the wedding and did a great job.

Jennifer is an event coordinator as well, orchestrating big corporate events worldwide, so as you can imagine, the details in this wedding were one of a kind.

She knew to leave makeup for a pro, and so commissioned Liz Margin work on she and the bridesmaids.

Jen was such a fun bride to work with ... you can really see her outgoing and beautiful personality in these images. And the kids at this wedding were so adorable!

Thank you so much, Jen and Josh, for being so fun to work with and letting us be a part of such a beautiful wedding day!

If you have some time to view their entire, spectacular, wedding-day story, here is a link to Jennifer and Josh's L'Auberge wedding slideshow.

Enjoy the images!









Jen had a seamstress take the lace from her mother's wedding dress and sew it onto the cover for the bible used during the ceremony, a shawl Jen could use if it got cold, and then also a ring pillow. What a great way to incorporate a personal touch, as well as heirloom pieces to pass down for generations!



Jen and Josh's wedding invitations... a calligrapher penned their names, and then a graphic designer incorporated it into the custom designed invitations.







Andrew got this shot of the shy but handsome groom...



The gorgeous bride just a few minutes before she saw Josh for the first time on the wedding day.



An example of how two photographers can capture awesome moments... for Jen and Josh's "first meeting" Andrew and I took two different angles. The image on the left is mine; I love Jen's super cute expression. The image on the right is Andrew's, with an equally sweet expression from Josh.



We **loved** all the work Jen put into the print collateral for this wedding. Every detail down to even the signs to guide guests to the ceremony site and reception site were designed and printed by a graphic designer. Talk about a branded wedding! Great job Jen!



A moment found of one of the kids playing in the aisle just before the ceremony began.



Another example of how Andrew and I split up to cover more moments. The two images below are mine and the next horizontal shot of the Jen and her brother walking towards their dad is Andrew's angle. So many moments can happen in the same time frame.



Andrew's image at the top of ceremony site, and then my shot from 40 feet away of Jen and her dad walking down a very long aisle.



They literally had a 5 minute ceremony... it went fast!



The happy newlyweds!



Jen and Josh taking a few moments "alone."




How gorgeous are these lanterns from Events by Showstoppers Floral?





All the fabulous details... in a green and white theme. We particularly liked the cookies in a box and cold milk by the door for guests to have as they left. See? Really there was no detail that was skipped. Jen and Kerri thought of it all!


Congratulations to Jen and Josh!



Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Jackie and Eddie ~ Schnebly Hill Vista, Sedona, Arizona

Jackie and Eddie were married on May 11th, 2008, at the Schnebly Hill Vista. In true destination wedding form, Jackie, Eddie, and their families and guests came from all over the United States to attend this beautiful wedding.

The day began with Jackie's preparation at the Lighthouse (an amazing house rental in Sedona), and Eddie and his groomsmen's preparation at the retro Star Motel in uptown Sedona. Immediately after, the bride and groom and their many guests made the long and bumpy journey up to the Schnebly Hill Vista.

Once on top, the amazing views mesmerized all, and the touching wedding ceremony began. Both Jackie and Eddie had special smiles and tears of joy for each other the entire ceremony. The mood was perfectly set and nicely accented with the amazing classical guitar of Brian David, a local Sedona musician, who is also a good friend of the groom.

After a quick portrait session, we headed back down the mountain to Tlaquepaque for the dinner reception. For those of you that have seen Tlaquepaque's Calle de Independencia at night during a wedding, you know just how beautiful it is!

Live music was performed by Artists In Rhythm. We love when clients invest in a live band. Artists In Rhythm always keeps everyone on the dance floor. The coordination services by Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner were really well done. The logistics were really difficult for this wedding but everything went of smoothly. It's always good to have a coordinator to keep the stress off of the bride. The floral and decor (including the uplights) were by Jim and Ken of Events By Showstoppers. Their team, as usual, did an great job with the event design.

Here is a link to Jackie and Eddie's Sedona wedding slideshow. Enjoy the images!























































Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Amy + Lewis ~ Tlaquepaque, Sedona, Arizona

Amy and Lewis were married at the Patio de las Campanas at Tlaquepaque in Sedona.

Here's a quick peek at their wedding! Amy and Lewis, thanks for having us document your wedding day. You and your families treated us just like one of your own, and we are so honored to have shared all those special moments with you! You are both very kind people :)

Just in case anyone is wondering the colorful floral decor is from Bliss Extraordinary and the cakes are from Sedona Sweet Arts.

Enjoy the images!

There were some really sweet homemade touches added to this wedding... Lewis' mom made the yamikas.







We love Amy's expression after seeing Lewis for the first time that day! So sweet!



Amy had the most warm and bright personality so of course these shoes perfectly fit her to a T.







Amy and her mom taking a peek at the guests below.







Another made with love detail... Amy's mom asked family and friends to send in quilt squares so that she could make the chuppa with love from friends and family. It turned out beautiful!

















This is a priceless look from Lewis during the horrah ...




It's so cute when grandmothers get on the dance floor!





Amy had some sweet dance moves!







Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Emily + Eli ~ Sedona, Arizona

Here's a quick teaser from Emily and Eli's wedding. Again, we got to go only where BIG PINK JEEPS can take you readily and quickly! This means we were, a.) high up on the side of a mountain!, b.) had BIG red rock views!, and c.) were working with a gorgeous, sweet, loving couple, newly married, and so much in love, fresh from reading their vows :)

We don't shoot many intimate weddings with fewer than 10 guests, including the bride and groom, but it's always fun to do. JB of Sedona Luxury Weddings coordinated their events. Suzanna Loo-McCoy officiated the ceremony. The newlyweds and their family enjoyed a great dinner at the Heartline Cafe.

Congrats to Emily and Eli! Thank you for letting us document your beautiful ceremony!

Enjoy the images!

Click here to see the slideshow.























Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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April + Jake's Wedding ~ Sedona, Arizona

A few days ago we posted the teaser from April and Jake's wedding, as well as the slideshow. So here are some more of our favorites from wedding.

We first met April and Jake when we shot Jessica and Charles' wedding last year. April was a bridesmaid at their beautiful wedding and decided they had to have us photograph their wedding. It was very cute because Jake caught the garter at the wedding, and April wore that same garter on her wedding for her something blue.

This was truly a family affair... there were so many details that family and friends helped with. It all came together beautifully. Jake is an artist. He makes fine art metal work as well as blown glass. His work is beautiful and he made all the center piece holders for the beautiful flowers as well as the cake stand. Jake's brother sang their first dance song. Some of the decor in matching pink and orange at the reception was put together by April's Aunt. Everything has beautiful personal touches to it!

If you're looking for a place to find your perfect wedding dress, go to Mariée in Scottsdale. April went there, upon our recommendation, and found her beautiful gown by Junko Yoshioka. I thought it fit her personality perfectly, and April of course looked stunning in it.

That fabulous cake is by Andrea at Sedona Cake Couture. The ceremony was at St. John Vianney and reception at the beautiful Creekside Inn.

Again, thanks to April and Jake. ...charming and very much in love! We enjoyed working with you both, and were so touched by your beautiful wedding day :)

Enjoy!





These are the Mikimoto pearls that April's grandfather brought back from Japan after World War II...






































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K and S ~ Chicken Point, Sedona, Arizona

A few days ago we posted the sneak peek for K and S's wedding. They were married on April 17th, 2008 at Chicken Point in Sedona, Arizona. As a side note, K and S are quite established in their own professions, and needed to remain mostly anonymous. Thank you two for letting us post a few images. :)

Chicken Point is a red rock promontory that overlooks the south end of Broken Arrow. Broken Arrow, for which at least one old western from 1950 was named, is a natural valley situated among an amazing collection of red rocks and mountains, and would take literally years to explore. Chicken Point is accessible only by Jeep, horse, or a long, long walk! As you'll see in the images below, we took jeeps :)

This was a really fun wedding and we enjoyed our time with a madly in love K and S. They are a picture perfect couple, and are so fun to be around. They were open to almost any creative suggestions we had, and were very excited about us being present with them that day. We're so incredibly blessed to have such beautiful people inside and out to work with!

The evening ended with an intimate dinner for K and S, their families, and their closest friends. The ambiance was romantic, happy, and very mediterranean, complete with an evening nip in the air, patio fireplace, and candlelights.

This was a difficult wedding to coordinate, given that there were multiple jeeps and hikers, and then also so many locations around Sedona involved. JB at Sedona Luxury Weddings did a fabulous job and we really enjoyed working with her.

The beautiful floral work was by Bliss Extraordinary. Pink Jeeps provided transportation to and from Chicken Point. And lastly, amazing classical Spanish and latin guitar during the ceremony and reception was preformed by one of our favorite local guitarists, Brian David.

Again, K and S, we are so happy to know you :) Thank you so very much for your kindness and for sharing your beautiful wedding day with us!

Here is a link to their slideshow.

Enjoy the images!



Andrew covered some of S's preparation images while I was with K and did a fabulous job.









K's preparation room at the Adobe Graham was gorgeous! Look how large these doors are! The bathroom doors were the same size as well. It is one of our favorite bed and breakfast's in Sedona and as well as a fabulous spot for an intimate wedding or wedding reception.





K had her wedding dress handmade in India! The artisans custom made all the jewelry to match her handmade dress.









I love the beams of light shinning down in this image... it's heavenly.





Could this spot be any more gorgeous? This rock formation reminds me of some of the sea side rocks on the coast of Japan... we toned it black and white to accentuate the sillhouetts of the lone trees up on top...









One of my favorite shots from Andrew...





JB arranged a classic Ford for their transportation back to their dinner with family and friends at beautiful Cucina Rustica. I'm sure it was one of the most romantic car rides they've had... just newly married, madly in love, and the red rocks softly glowing with the last light of day. Awww...



Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Meet the Beautiful Patti ~ Portrait Session

A while back, Katrina had the opportunity to do some portraits for our makeup artist friend, Liz Margin. Here's a link to the blog entry: click here.

Liz's friend Patti liked the portraits so much that she called us up and we had Katrina shoot her portraits as well. Patti is one gorgeous gal, and is every bit as sweet as she is photogenic!

Also, Patti's dog is best friends with Liz's dog, so we had to include some doggy portraits :)

Thanks for having us work with you, Patti!

Enjoy the images!















Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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K Loves S ~ Sneak Peek

K and S, thank you so much for having us present on this day. Not only were you amazing to work with, but your love for each other and the kindness you constantly demonstrated to your family, loved ones, and even us, was contagious. Thanks!

Enjoy the images!






Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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April + Jake ~ Teaser

As a regular new feature here on our blog we want to post a teaser image, or images, from each wedding as quickly as we can after shooting the wedding, and then follow up with a full entry featuring our favorite images from that wedding.

So, here's an innagural little teaser of the slideshow and an image from April and Jake's wedding this past month. We have lots more in the works, so be sure to stay tuned!

As a quick note to April and Jake, you two are such a gorgeous couple! Thank you for having us be such an important part of your wedding day. We immediately felt like family, and we're sure that other brides-to-be visiting our blog here will draw inspiration from your unique, artistic, and wonderful wedding. :)

Enjoy!



click here or click the image above to see the slideshow.




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Aimee and Albert ~ Los Abrigados Resort and Spa

Aimee and Albert were married on October 27, 2007 along beautiful Oak Creek at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa.

They were so sweet to work with. We really enjoyed documenting all the sweet looks they gave each other throughout the day. Aimee and Albert both were full of smiles from start to finish!

We went to Tlaquepaque, where for the first time on their wedding day they saw each other. Shooting their family pictures, right after their first glances, enabled us to be able to go off site later on for some pictures on the red rocks at sunset, and gave them time to enjoy a little of the cocktail hour with their guests.

Events by Showstoppers did a beautiful job with the pink floral theme. The cake with sugar flowers was made by Sedona Sweet Arts. And one of our favorite DJ's in Sedona, Bobby, at Sedona Sounds, did a great job keeping the dance floor busy through the night.

View the entire slideshow of the wedding here.

Enjoy the images!

Albert getting a nice clean shave.





Aimee taking a sneak peek at Albert before their "first sight" meeting



The Native American culture is really special to Albert and Aimee and they incorporated it into their ceremony. Here's Albert taking in the moment before Aimee walked down the aisle...









The exchange of the Navajo wedding blanket.







I loved this moment... while they were exchanging vows they set their rings over the other's heart... it's a beautiful sentiment...



Albert already hogging the blanket.













One of my favorite shots from Andrew...





We've been trying to incorporate more motion blur into our images and I thought this one turned out nicely...



Aimee and her family worked really hard on the details... they had embroidered each napkin that was set on the plates at the reception. The votive candle holders had Swarovski crystals and were used as decor and favors for their guests. The pink and green theme really matched Aimee's warm personality.



I love this shot and I have to thank Gulnara for pointing it out to me during a portfolio review at the last Foundation Workshop. The light from Andrew's second flash spilling over and lighting the flower girls face perfectly is awesome. I love the expression on her face.

Photographers, it's great to get comments and ideas from your fellow photographers. Thank you Gulnara for sharing so many ideas with me regarding these images. If want to see some amazing photography be sure to check out her work here! She's fabulous!





We're always looking beyond the obvious shot for storytelling images. If there are kids at a wedding, you can be sure to get some great images of them looking on in anticipation of eating the cake! Too cute!







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Lizzy and Levi ~ The Heritage Museum and Tlaquepaque Village, Sedona, Arizona

Lizzy and Levi were married on October 13, 2007. Both Lizzy and Levi came from New Mexico where they are students. In true destination wedding form, their families and friends came from all over the USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, Florida, and Massachusetts.

They had a spectacular red rock view ceremony at the The Heritage Museum in old uptown Sedona. The Heritage Museum is great for weddings because it has an old rustic Sedona feel and has unbeatable red rock views!

After a brief portrait session out in the Coconino National Forest at Schnebly Hill, we hurried to their amazing reception held at Tlaquepaque, where family and friends enjoyed sunset cocktails on the terrace, and then dined and danced the night away.

Hats off to Amy and her team at Bliss Extraordinary Floral for creating such an amazingly stunning evening with their decor!

Wedding coordination was provided by Karen Lynn. Amazing live jazz was performed by Artists In Rhythm. And of course, the Food Network Challenge's latest star Andrea Blaut, created a cake fit for royalty!

Again, we have to stress that we have the best clients in the world! They always make us feel like family, and we always come out of it feeling like we have 100 new friends! Thanks, Lizzy and Levi :) And, a big thanks to your families too!

View the entire slideshow of the wedding here.

Enjoy the images!


























































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Heidi and Brad ~ Tlaquepaque Village, Sedona, Arizona

Heidi and Brad were married on October 12th, 2007, and from the get-go, we felt like part of the family! We are so blessed in that way, that just about everyone we work with treats us like family.

Heidi and Brad's wedding was a small and intimate one in the chapel at Tlaquepaque. Tlaquepaque is an amazing place because it's almost as if you've stepped back in time to an early 1800's colonial Spanish setting. And literally, that's what Tlaquepaque is modeled after.

Before the ceremony we were able to get some fun shots of Heidi and Brad exploring the village, as well as for few moments after the ceremony in the dark too. They are a really sweet couple, and they seemed to have a blast with their family and closest friends present!

Thanks for sharing your day with us, Heidi and Brad, and thank you for treating us like family!

View the entire slideshow of the wedding here.

Enjoy the images!








































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Kara and Will ~ Inn of Sedona, Sedona, Arizona

Kara and Will were married on October 6th, 2007 ... October is one of the most beautiful months in Arizona and the weather was fabulous. They are such an energetic couple very much in love with each other. We had fun documenting the day and seeing them have so much fun together and with their wonderful friends and family.

The pink themed floral decor was created by Bliss Extraordinary Floral. The ceremony was full of emotion and laughter; officiated by Suzanne Loo-McCoy from Sacred Unions.

View the entire slideshow of the wedding here.

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Kristen and Tommy ~ Amara Resort and Spa, Sedona, Arizona

Kristen and Tommy were married on September 30th; a beautiful sunny day. Friends and family flew in from Texas to witness the union. Kristen planned the wedding with a great color theme ... green, brown and ivory. We think she did a great job and we were so happy to be able to document their beautiful wedding day!

The beautiful floral arrangements were from Events by Showstoppers. Jim, Ken, and their team do a fabulous job with floral and event decor. Their up-lighting can add beautifully to the ambiance in a room. You'll see some of their beautiful lanterns in the images below. We can't stress enough how additional lighting can add such a great dimension to reception images.

The cake is from Sedona Sweet Arts. And event coordination was provided by Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner.

You can see the complete slideshow here.

We love the rooms at Amara, too! ...very contemporary and photogenic.

Enjoy the images!





A super sweet note for Kristen from Tommy.



The stunning bride.



The groom's mother's reaction to seeing Kristen looking so gorgeous in her wedding dress.






Details in the ivory, green, and brown theme.


Tommy's first look at Kristen and her dad walking down the aisle.






We love to catch what the guests are doing during the ceremony... mom's are usually crying. So sweet!



Our signature ring shot on a beautiful agave.



Fashion-forward portraits in some awesome light we spotted in the lobby before we headed out to the red rocks.










This one of Andrew's is awesome! It's so ' oil painter-like.'



How gorgeous is this light!?



Another awesome shot from Andrew.






I ( Katrina) love this shot.






Kristen's friend Regina was not a bridesmaid, but she was the biggest help all day and was awesome! She herself is getting married to her honey and the funny thing is that they are hiring a photographer from a studio we know in Texas! She said that she was really inspired to hire a photojournalist after she saw our albums on a trip out to Sedona with Kristen. Boy did she find the most awesome photojournalist team in Texas; our friends at F8 Studio ! Huy, Gary, and Kim are amazing photojournalists.



The first dance.



A huge thanks to Kristen and Tommy for letting us document their day!

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