BABY ARIEL

So….. this baby is growing like a weed and I took these photos some time ago now, but I figure you can’t go wrong with a little baby love on your blog every once and awhile, right?  Plus, it’s way easier than making a wedding post – and this is my blog.  So you get a baby today.  And she’s a cute cute cute one!!

PERRY & CHRISTINE: ENGAGEMENTS

I can’t believe it took me so long to post these – I love all of these photos – These two are just such a stunning couple!  Thank you for inviting me to your family’s vineyard Perry & Christine, it was quite an experience!

August 19, 2010 - 7:14 pm

Becca - Beautiful couple and location!

KIRK & COURTNEY: WEDDING

This was a wedding to remember!  Not only was it absolutely beautiful and so so sweet, but Kirk and Courtney endured a windstorm to get married that day!  AND they were so incredibly awesome throughout the whole thing!  (Really, you should have seen what mother nature cooked up for us on that hilltop!)  Even so, I wouldn’t have changed a thing because I was able to witness some of the sweetest moments I have ever seen at a wedding to date.  These two just smiled their way through the wind and dust and made it the most memorable and love filled days EVER!  Congratulations on your marriage Kirk and Courtney, your happiness as a couple truly rubs off on others!

I couldn’t make it through this post without including one of my favorites …. just in case you were wondering if it really was as windy as I described, here are a couple of guests walking into the ceremony ….. : )

August 15, 2010 - 6:51 am

Amanda - Ellie, these are amazing!! Hope you’re well! xoxo

DAVID & NATALIE: WEDDING

David and Natalie, I can hardly say one name without the other for two reasons: 1. everytime I contacted them via e-mail it was signed, David & Natalie (even the e-mail address starts with david.natalie!)  and 2. because these two have a beautiful story together and a FANTASTIC wedding day that I will never forget!  I felt like I was a running a photographer marathon on this day, and I was loving it – down to the last little detail!  (And trust me, Natalie had them all nailed down to the T, it was gorgeous!)  Thank you for letting me a part of this beautiful celebration and congratulations to David&Natalie!

The first look…. so cute with those sweet girls (and the crazy wind we had that day)!

Below is one of my favorite bridal party shots to date!
Natalie, you are just so beautiful!
I felt like I had to re-learn a few things about weddings on this day – so many new traditions!  Below is the Tea Ceremony, a quaint little ritual with the parents of the bride and groom before the reception.
Thank you David and Natalie, your day was awesome!

August 4, 2010 - 4:01 pm

Frances Liu | Charmed Events Group, LLC - Gorgeous Ellie! You and your team were such troopers that day but it was all worth it from the beautiful photos. I’m a fan!

August 5, 2010 - 6:59 pm

Wowpretty - Love all the photos. Natalie is SO BEAUTIFUL!
Jira/Wowpretty!

CHAU & JESS: WEDDING

I feel like I’ve known Chau forever, he’s been a good friend to my husband for so many years and I was more than excited to have the privilege of photographing this long awaited wedding!  I am so happy for the two of you, you are perfect for each other!  Thanks for giving me the excuse to take photos of my own husband : ) and for putting on one of the most awesome receptions I’ve ever seen!  Can’t wait to see you guys again soon!

I highly recommend the ‘loosing the ring’ joke!  Each groomsmen seemed to discover something different in their pockets as they went down the line – chopsticks, baby bottles, and a wrestling belt were among the many items pulled out before the ring was found.  I know it’s cheesy, but look at Chau, he’s loving this! : )

July 25, 2010 - 6:34 pm

The Ly’s - Best Wedding Photographer EVER. DONE.

July 26, 2010 - 10:23 am

Jen Watson - Just Beautiful! Ellie you captured awesome pictures. What a fun night and what a fun couple! Love you Chau and Jess! Ellie job well done!

July 27, 2010 - 5:09 pm

Tasha - I loved the photos Els! Some of them weren’t coming up though. I thought I’d let you know.

July 30, 2010 - 11:28 pm

Lara Pierce - Amazing! As a member of the Ly wedding party, I’d love to see more!! :D The best wedding photographs I’ve ever seen. Period. Is there a way to order photographs and also see the rest?? Like a website to order from? Fantastic job!

August 1, 2010 - 3:30 pm

Ellie - Thanks Lara! you can access the entire photo album and order prints through my clients page (up top) – but you’ll have to get the password from Chau or Jess or send me an e-mail and I’ll get it to you!

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