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a new look on the website!

s28 photo blog — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

We are so excited to announce that our website has been updated with a whole new look! So go take a look and please let us know what you think, we are so excited that it is finished! www.studio28photo.com

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5 things… advice from real brides about their wedding day!

s28 photo blog — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:35:06 +0000

With wedding season in full swing we decided to introduce a new blog series, real wedding day advice from our past brides about what they liked, didn’t like, would change, etc… basically anything that they wanted to share! For the debut, Nikki, one of our past brides (whose wedding you can see here), shares her 5 pieces of advice from her wedding day! We hope these will help to learn from others experiences and makes your day even more amazing!

1. Choosing the same venue for the ceremony and reception “Getting married at a winery… they took care of just about everything for us. Plus, we could get ready on site which was lovely so we didn’t have to rush anywhere. We did prep, pictures, ceremony, cocktail hour and the reception all in the same place. Our venue also had an onsite coordinator that helped with wedding planning, as well as a day of “helper” who set up and made sure we were taken care of… this made it SO easy and we didn’t have to worry about anything since they had it all under control!”

2. Getting ready with just the girls ”The morning of and while I was getting ready, it was just me and the bridal party (with the hair and make-up ladies of course). A few of my bridesmaids commented that it was so much more relaxed without family (and mother’s) in there. This probably wouldn’t work for everyone, but was nice for us. Our closest relatives just came in right before the ceremony to say hello and that was it. It was lovely to just relax with my girls while we got pampered!”

3. Hiring Studio 28 Photo (I swear I’m not just saying this because this is for them). “Allison and Kyle helped us feel SO relaxed and at ease. It was great to have Allison in the room with the girls and Kyle with the guys and to not feel under pressure at all. We knew we were in good hands and they had everything under control!”

4. Stay focused on the marriage ”The wedding is fabulous, but it’s just ONE day. Throughout the entire process of planning, it was helpful to remember that this is ultimately all about a marriage together… not just a wedding. It took off some of the pressure of everything needing to be “perfect” and kept things in perspective.”

5. Do what’s right for the two of YOU! ”We tried to keep everything about what we like and want we wanted on our wedding day and to not listen to everyone else’s advice and comments. We did pretty good at this except at the last minute (during the reception)… the DJ felt that we should really do a “cake cutting.” Our dessert was mini cheese cakes and we hadn’t planned to do this. It really wasn’t “us” and though we ended up doing it, it felt silly and rushed and didn’t add anything to the night for us.

Again, check out Nikki & Josh’s full blog post here..!

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lifestyle… sneak peek!

s28 photo blog — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:56:03 +0000

A few days back we did a fun test shoot, something a little different but a lot of fun! Cant wait to show you the rest!

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mark & kimberly… engaged!

s28 photo blog — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:11:10 +0000

Cancun… Fresh off of high school graduation, both Mark and Kimmy decided to take a trip and celebrate on the sandy beaches of Mexico! Ready to say farewell to their high school years and have some fun, Mark came from London and Kimmy from California! There… far away from home they met and the sparks flew. Soon however, their week of celebrating was done and it came time to say goodbye… but for these two, that was no longer an option!

Fast forward 7 years, when we first met with Mark and Kimmy they had mentioned they had a mutual love of travel. We soon learned that love of travel was in part of how much they traveled to see each other over the years. Kimmy did a semester abroad in London, Mark came here, she went back there and over time these two realized their frequent flyer miles were getting old and they were ready to start their lives together in one place!

Their engagement session was on a perfect California evening, full of light and a great time. We had such a fun time at the Fun Zone in Newport Beach.. a place where Kimmy grew up, and cannot wait to be a part of their big day this September.

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london via instagram…

s28 photo blog — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:58:36 +0000

We have been back from our trip for just over a week now. Slowly settling back in to rhythm of life, getting caught up, doing mounds of laundry, and downloading and reliving our travels threw all our photos. Here is a quick snapshot of our time in London via all the instagram photos I took. I absolutely love to travel, I think I am my most inspired when I am in a completely foreign place and out of my comfort zone, can’t wait to show you the rest! Until then “Happy Friday.”

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stillwaters vineyard wedding… erica + chris

s28 photo blog — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:14:09 +0000

She was quiet that day.. A glass of champagne rested in her hand as hair and makeup fluttered around, family members came in and out and the day was in full swing, Erica smiled and took it all in. She had planned an amazing wedding in Paso Robles, and now the day had arrived she sat back, and waited for the moment when she would walk down the aisle. When it came she stood in front of family and friends and told Chris “you have shown me what true love is” it was one of those ceremonies that is so heartfelt it gives you chills.

The wedding day flowed seamlessly, a stunning location, a beautiful day and two people completely in love. After the ceremony, wine was poured, cheers and toasts were made and guests danced into the night! Erica and Chris we wish you two all the happiness in the world and cannot wait to see what’s in store for you both!

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anthony, brooke & harlow…

s28 photo blog — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:09:58 +0000

Its always fun to watch your friends grow into parents, and see their lives change in such amazing ways! We have known Anthony and Brooke for a long time, we are lucky enough to call them great friends and have had the privilege of documenting their family. I think when you see your friends become parents you see them in a whole new way, a side you never saw, a gentleness, a playful side and you see in them how much love they have to give. Babies seem to be everywhere among our friends lately, and I have loved every minute of the transition we get to see, and get to capture, as our friends become parents. Harlow is two, she is full of energy, beyond adorable, loves Darth Vador, is a tad shy, and when she laughs does it with everything she has! We had so much fun with our friends and cannot wait to see what the future has in store for them!

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east coast prep shoot… craven estate!

s28 photo blog — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:02:14 +0000

The inspiration for this shoot was a very preppy east coast style, seersucker fabrics, clean lines and a very classic palette. I loved the idea of shooting something a bit more formal feeling and different than what I had been seeing take place! I asked my friend Nicole, from Green Ribbon Parties to help me pull the vision together knowing that her style, love of all things preppy and no detail is unimportant attitude, would help this shoot come together! The biggest challenge in this shoot was the location, finding the right spot was a difficult task until we saw the Craven Estate, which is now one of my favorite locations. I loved this shoot, it was different, it was fun and we were beyond excited when Style Me Pretty featured it! Here are my favorite images from the day!

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out of office… bon voyage!

s28 photo blog — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:25:27 +0000

Bon Voyage… Off to Paris and London for 2 weeks!! We will be out of the office until then. Cheers!

A little monday glimpse…

s28 photo blog — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:45:37 +0000

We ended the weekend with a delicious dinner with some good friends! It was one of those weekends where as it came to a close last night I couldn’t hep but feel blessed. To love what you do and allow your self to slow down and feel content, is something I admit I don’t often do. One of my new years resolutions was to stop and take in the small moments that I can often overlook. A lazy morning with coffee and magazines, a fun evening with friends, a great weekend with no huge events or moments, but rather a series of small moments that make it great. That was our weekend… here is a little sneak peek of it.

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