Korey + Amanda
St. Louis Wedding

Korey and Amanda met her first day on the job. Korey was scheduled to work from home that day, but it was his job to help new employees get set up. Most of us might hold a grudge on the person who had us called into the office, but not Korey. He was a gentleman from the start.

Amanda was new to the area, so Korey always invited her to social events to help her make friends. He helped her move into a new condo once. But he really started to win her heart by offering to pick her up on rainy days to carpool. Can we say chivalrous? And all of this happened before they were even dating.

But one day everything changed. At an event called the “Stache Bash” put on by the American Mustache Institute, Amanda and Korey kissed. What can we say? Mustaches bring people together!

They were both unsure of the kiss, but clearly their love had started way back when. On one of those rainy days in St. Louis when Korey came by on his white horse to swoop Amanda off her feet. Ok, not literally on a white horse, but he definitely swooped her off her feet. And it was a happily ever after kind of love story.

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Delighted Magazine
The Fall Issue

Vitaliy and I just returned to the Bay Area after photographing a fabulous wedding in St. Louis. We stayed for the week to visit with friends and family and enjoy all the delicious food the Midwest has to offer. Frozen custard and toasted ravioli ranking high on my list of favorites!

As we drove home from the airport, I couldn’t help but notice everyone’s homes adorned with fall decorations. Pumpkins seem to be everywhere and I don’t have a clue what I’m going to be for Halloween. If you are like me, you are scrambling to catch up to the season that’s already upon us. Here is a simple yet stunning fall inspired shoot we photographed for the lovely Delighted Magazine. Check out the full spread and enjoy the entire issue here. I promise, you will leave inspired and ready to celebrate the season!

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Seth+Jamie:
Wedding at Thomas Fogarty Winery

Like two lovebirds who never leave each other’s side, so too are Jamie and Seth. As husband and wife, they will be forever perched side by side.

Jamie and Seth were married at Thomas Fogarty Winery under the golden California sunset. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, they promised their lives forever to one another. The ceremony was filled with laughter and tears. If you know Seth and Jamie, it’s only fitting. Humor is part of who they are and their love for others is sincere and devoted.

Jamie and Seth, Vitaliy and I are so happy to call you our friends. It has been so sweet to watch your love grow over the years. And to watch you arrive at this day was so special for us. Thank you for giving us the honor and enjoyment of photographing it all. We love you both so much! We wish you lots of love and laughter for the years ahead!

Read Seth and Jamie’s love story.

 

The Team

Coordinator: “Two Friends Events”
Ceremony & Reception: Thomas Fogarty
Dress: Charlotte’s Weddings and more!
Shoes:TOMS
Makeup Artist: Andrea Shabatura
Hair Stylist: Janet Kervick
Cake/Desserts: BethAnn Goldberg
Florist: Mika Ann Catherine Designs
Catering: Schumann’s Four Seasons

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