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Love at the Ranch: Walnut Creek Engagement Photographer

May 31, 2010

You might recognize these two. Back in the day, when I just just just starting out they were brave and let me practice on them. What is so cute about it is that they were just just just starting out in their relationship too. We joked that it was a tiny bit awkward last time when she asked him, “babe, will you take faux engagement pictures with me?”. Talk about bringing up the “M” word! haha.

But it worked out for them. A few years later and they are gettin’ hitched (like my ranch talk there?) this October! And I am so excited to be their photographer. I can’t wait.

We went to Borges Ranch for these. The knotty oak trees were abounding, the hills were still a tiny bit green, and it was hotter than heck when we started out. I can’t believe it has gone from a high of 62 and rainy to 90 degrees and blazing in like two days. CRAZY!!!

Thanks to you LeeAnna and Andy for being game for all our ideas. Here is my sneak peek from yesterday. Keep an eye out in the next few days for a second sneak peek from Max. He did so awesome as the second for this engagement session that he earned himself his own sneak peek. yay!

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St. Ignatius Wedding: San Francisco Wedding Photographer

May 10, 2010

I was beyond blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of Mary Anne and Lester’s wedding day this past weekend. I got to shoot along side Breck Sargent and be his right hand girl for the day.

Mary Anne and Lester had 14 attendants each! That is the largest wedding party I have ever seen and I know that this group had one huge party all day long.

We started off our day at the Westin San Francisco Airport. From there we moved on to St. Ignatius (the most amazing church in San Francisco, hands down). We did bridal party pictures at the Legion of Honor and then back to the Westin for the reception. This was an epic day!

Thank you Mary Anne and Lester for letting me be a part of your wonderful day! Wishing the two of you a blessed future.

And thank you Breck for letting me hang out. You rock!

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May Day: East Bay Area Wedding Photographer

May 2, 2010

I met Jeremy when he was shorter than me. I can’t say that about too many men but since I met Jeremy when he was about 8 years old, I can easily say that about him.

Yesterday Jeremy married Jamie at our old church (The Pittsburg Church of the Nazarene). It was very cool to be shooting in that location. I spent a good portion of my teenager years at that church and for a while I think I might have even been Jeremy’s youth pastor at that church. Good memories.

Jamie is gorgeous! I mean Jeremy you are not bad looking yourself but you got yourself quite the lady there. And your son Ethan is just about the most adorable thing ever.

I wish for you two a life filled with joy and love. From what I saw yesterday you two are off to an amazing start!

Here is your sneak peek! Have a blast in Mexico, I am incredibly jealous!!!

Max’s co-shot this with me. I actually used one of his images for the first one of the set. I love him (and this shot) that much.

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Renewal: Morgan Hill Wedding Photographer

March 15, 2010

A few weeks ago I got a phone call from Michael. He is a friend of one of our recent weddings (Scott and Shannon) and he and his wife were having a vow renewal ceremony in a few weeks. He excited asked me if I was available on their date. And as it turned out it was right in the middle of my Vegas trip for WPPI (wedding and portrait photographers international, or something like that conference). I was truly disappointed when I told him that I wouldn’t be able to capture the memories of the ceremony. But then he got creative and asked me if any of my assistants would be able to do it. WOW! I had never thought of that before. So I told him a tentative yes, and hung up to go and talk to Max and see if my wonderful husband would be able to be there for Mike and Theresa. The rest of the story is Max’s. So for the we have a lot of firsts here and today I have a “guest blogger” to tell you more…

Ah love and commitment. Renewing vows under the cover of God’s sweet hand is such a sweet and romantic event. I could tell that Michael and Theresa loved each other with all their hearts when I saw them together up at the altar listening to Pastor Shalea. I had been told that in theirs, their families, and their friends hearts that this was the real deal and I was very proud to have the opportunity to share in it.
We photographers have one of the luckiest jobs in the world. I think that wedding days are usually, next to the birth of a child, or the purchase of a Ferrari, or being at the Series winning game with the Athletics on top….sorry, got lost on a tangent there… one of the happiest days of some peoples’ lives. And we get to share it….if we’re lucky, more than a few times a year.
I met Theresa shortly after my arrival to the church. She was full of nervous energy. Once I managed to get her to smile, she loosened up a bit and a calm washed over her. I met Michael shortly after and he was beaming. They both showed their nervousness just like a new bride and groom should. You could hear the love they felt for each other when they said their vows. You could also see the raw emotion on their faces… I had to hold back the tears because I’m very much a sap…a very blessed sap that got to take a small part of the 10 year vow renewal ceremony of Michael and Theresa Cox, and their love for each other at 10 years inspired me to want to do the same thing with my wife. I leave you with this quote from an unknown author:

“Love is like the sun coming out of the clouds
and warming your soul.”

Thank you again Michael and Theresa for letting me share in your special day.
-Max

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First wedding of 2010! Gilroy Wedding Photographer

January 12, 2010

This was a really fun wedding for me to be the photographer for. I have known Scott (the groom) for about 7 years or so. He was the youth pastor at the Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene right before I was the youth pastor there. But I think I even knew him before then because of mutual friends and stuff. So when I heard that he was engaged to Shannon on Facebook I all but stalked him to get him to let me be his photographer. You think I’m kidding…

Well, it didn’t freak them out at all and they hired me for this past weekend. It was a gorgeous day. You would think that January would be dreary and cold and wet, and it can be, but not this day in January. It was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed getting out in the sun for some of their couple shots. It was so absolutely clear to me and our team that Scott and Shannon are madly in love with each other. I am beyond blessed to have gotten to be a small part in their special day!

Scott and Shannon, I hope you guys are having a blast in Mexico. I have no idea if you will get to see these before you get stateside. If you get a chance to read this, remember you are supposed to have an adult beverage for me. haha.

And now on to the story of Scott and Shannon’s wedding day:

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The next two are Max’s pictures.

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Another one of Max’s awesome shots!

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Sorry so late! San Francisco Wedding Photographer

December 28, 2009

I have taken too long of a break from my blog. We had quite the event-filled Christmas weekend!

I wanted to announce the recipients of the wedding giveaway on Christmas Eve, but the time to do so eluded me. But I am here to make the announcement now.

Ashley and Chad have been together for almost 5 years. Through what seems to be a million trials and tribulations they have stood by each others side to come out victorious in love. What impressed me the most about their story was that they have found a way to work through all that life has thrown at them. They have worked for positive solutions to all of life’s sticky situation. I am inspired by that. And I am drawn to that kind of love.

Ashley and Chad will marry on 10-10-10 of this year. It is day that we will all be looking forward to for months now. And it is a day that will not easily be forgotten in the future. Can you imagine forgetting your anniversary when it is as easy as 10-10-10?

So thanks to everyone who submitted a story. I wish to you all the happiness and love imaginable in your future.

And to everyone reading this I want to wish to you a happy happy happy early new year! Oh and my little guy wants to wish you a happy New Year too!

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The Biggest Announcement: Bay Area Wedding Photographer

November 30, 2009

I love this time of the year. I am inspired more than ever to see the potential in people and the good in humanity. I am drawn into happy endings and love beyond imagination. And I am compelled to be more giving than feels comfortable. I do not say this to toot my own horn in any way. Trust me I can be as un-grace-filled as Scrooge at times, but I have the desire to be giving and loving and grace-filled. So I sat down and started to dream about what I could do to “give back” for the amazing gift that this past year has been for me. And that was when I hatched this plan.

I am going to give away a day of wedding photography to a deserving couple. You might ask, “what do you mean by deserving”? And my answer is that the couple who receive this will have an incredible story. They will be the kind of people who radiate love and hope and peace and joy even though if you looked at their journey you would expect everything but. I don’t want to be too much more specific than that because I want this to be open to lots of different stories.

So here is what the day will include. Up to 8 hours of wedding coverage by myself and my assistant/second shooter (my wonderful husband!), DVD of the high resolution images from the wedding, and a $500 album credit after the wedding is completed. I will also throw in an engagement session to happen in January 2010! (this is over $4000 in wedding coverage)

And here are the specifics. Your entry will be your story. Please email your story to me at kristy@kristylynnphotography.com no later than December 10, 2009. From there a winning couple will be chosen on Christmas Eve and announced on this blog. When you email your story please be as descriptive of who the two of your are as possible. Include how you met, how you fell in love, what obstacle you have overcome, how this love and journey has changed the two of you. Optimally both of you will contribute to the story you write in your own special way. I would love to be able to really get a feel for the two of you in your story.

Beyond that, you must have already chosen a wedding date in 2010 and it cannot occur on a date that I already have booked for 2010 (I will email as soon as I receive your story if there is a scheduling conflict). Previously contracted wedding couples by Kristy Lynn Photography or any other photographer are not allowed to send their story. You will be required to sign a contract with Kristy Lynn Photography if you are the winning couple and the gift will not be transferable and has no monetary value. Please take the utmost care to be completely honest in your story. And one final thing, the wedding must take place in the greater San Francisco Bay area. Weddings outside of this area will incur a travel fee.

Thanks for reading this and I can’t wait to read your stories! Seriously!!!

And since every post is just beyond better with a picture here is another image from my recent engagement session in downtown St. Helena with Sam and Brent one of my 2010 wedding couples. I love them, I really do.

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Just a second: Marin Wedding Photographer

October 26, 2009

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I had the awesome opportunity to second shoot for my second shooter this past weekend. It was so much fun to have the chance to step back and be more creative with my angles and my compositions. But it was also a blast to be a part of Heather and Efrain day.

We started out in one of the most gorgeous churches I have ever been in, Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Petaluma. The moment I walked into the church I was overcome with reverence and excitement for the covenant that they were making that day.

Heather and Efrain, I just met you on Saturday, but I could tell from our short time together that you two are a team. The eight years of preparation that got you to this point was just the beginning of a wonderful journey that will last your whole lives. If you can remember even half of the incredibly wise words Father Gary shared with you, you will be off to an incredible start.

Many blessings to the two of you!! Have a great time in Jamacia!!!

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The BFF wedding: Northern California Wedding Photographer

October 19, 2009

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I have known Abby since we were in 5th grade. She has known me since we were in 7th. It is a long story. HAHA. She has been one of the greatest friends of my lifetime. Knowing someone for 20 years is a long time. I didn’t get a chance to give a speech at your wedding because I was busy taking pictures of the speeches. But lets call the next paragraph the speech I would have given if I had chosen to be a bridesmaid instead of the photographer. Plus I don’t think I could have gotten through this without balling like a little baby anyways.

It had been said a few times during the day that people were uncertain that this day would ever come, but I had no doubts. I knew that there would be a day when one of the most incredible people I have ever known would choose to join lives and hearts with the love of her life. I knew that someday your heart open itself to the love that it longed for. I also knew that it would have to be one impossibly incredible man, and that is who you found. Now one might ask, “how exactly did you know that for certain Kristy?” And my answer would be simply, “I know Abby!”

I know that she has impossibly high standards both for herself and for the people that she loves. But the grace that she possesses balances it out perfectly. I know that she loves deeper than the ocean and that this love is a gift from God. I know that she has a calling that is stronger than crazy glue and the perfect amount of faith that keeps her right in the palm of the hand of the Father. I know that she speaks truth. I know that she lives truth. And I know that she believes truth. I know that the first time I saw Will and her together I saw her more crazy in love than I could have imagined. And I know that will is the ying to her yang. He is the blue to her red in purple. And he is her happy ending.

It is always a beautiful thing when two become one. But this wedding was an extra special one for me. We had prayed for this day since we were kids. Abby I am so proud of you for keeping your eye on the prize. Thank you both for letting me be a part of your special, incredible day. I can only hope that the images I captured can display even half of the awesomeness that was your day.

Have fun in Mexico. I will see you guys when you get back.

Venue: Christ Community Church of the Nazarene, Concord, CA,  www.christcommunityconcord.com
Coordinator: Karen Jordan, 925.363.7460
Hair: Inspired Beauty, Body, and Soul, Sherry Pierce, Monterey, CA 831.373.2565
Catering: Haute Stuff, 925.229.0521
Master of Ceremonies/DJ: Moses Olis, 831.210.4485
Flowers: Christine, 831.238.1359
Cake: Sharon Graveson, phone tba

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Abby and Will decided to do a “first look” and I have to say it was so great to get to orchestrate a private moment for the two of them to see each other for the first time on their day. So sweet!

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Assistance Please: San Francisco Wedding Photographer.

October 14, 2009

I bet all you out there in the blogersphere are wondering if I shoot all of these wedding solo? I know that this question has been burning in your minds for weeks now. And I know that each one of you has been planing a well written email to ask me if I have assistants or if I go it alone. Well my dear internet-friends, I do indeed have assistants, specifically two of the coolest assistants around (I am married to one of them, haha). Shannon and Max.

This is Shannon. Notice she is getting a very sweet shot of the bride and groom after they passed me during the recession. Shannon is always there to work it when my moment has passed. Rock on Shannon!

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And this is Max. Notice he is quietly shooting to the side of where I was, telephoto lens on, looking for angles that I don’t see. That’s my hunny!!

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Now I don’t want anyone who might shoot with me in the future or who has shot with me in the past to feel bad. I don’t play favoritism too much, but these two have been with me from the beginning (I know, so long, right?) and they inspire me, they hold me up when I get tired, they calm me down when things go crazy, and they park the car for me and carry my bags when I need them too. And for all of this they RAWK!

So Shan-shan and Maximus, thank you buds! I can’t wait to work with you both again. eeeeeeeeee!

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