Mimi + Steve | Calistoga, CA

Mimi and Steve met a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away through mutual friends at Harvard. After graduation they ended up on different coasts for work and more schooling but managed to stay in touch over the years through letters; and eventually email. You'd have to ask Mimi and Steve what took so long for them to realize that your true love was right under your nose all this time. Who said Hollywood endings aren't for real?

Their wedding ceremony was a perfect example of who they are as a couple. It was sincere and emotional as they shared snippets from their letters affirming a friendship that blossomed into love. Thank you for allowing me to document your intimate ceremony at the gorgeous Calistoga Ranch. Here are some of my favorites from the day:








































































































When the night ends with a love train and the groom doing the worm you know it was an epic celebration.










You can see their slideshow below or here:

Mimi + Steve | Calistoga Wedding Preview

2010 has been a busy and awesome year on many fronts for me. I wish I had more time in the day to do everything I want to accomplish, including updating my website and blog! I can't wait to show you guys more highlights from Mimi + Steve's special day up in beautiful wine country. Here is one shot from their wedding day. Lots more to come soon I promise!

Juneau | Day 4

It seems like Juneau strives to be the complete antithesis of Anchorage. Enroute to Mendenhall Glacier our bus driver spoke so proudly about the city of Juneau and just ripped Anchorage a new one any chance he got. Actually most locals I conversed with seemed to have the same sentiment; perhaps stemming from the constant battle over where the state capitol should reside. Now that I've been to both cities I'd say that I'd rather live in Juneau if I'm looking for the outdoorsy Pacific Northwest lifestyle. If I wanted the overcrowded, drug-laden type of town with inner-city problems then there's no need to move to Anchorage - I can probably find plenty of that in California :)












Nat doesn't go anywhere without her camera now. I'm thankful it's digital!


When we got back on the ship from our day excursion in Juneau we headed up the inner passage in search of Sawyer Glacier.




Finally made it to Sawyer Glacier

Alaska 2010 | Day 2 & 3

We spent Day 2 at sea enroute to our first port stop in Ketchikan, AK. To really get the most out of the cruise experience you must participate in all the on-board activities that you might not normally do - bingo, shuffleboard, sign up for gameshows and karaoke contests... It's entertaining for a week but I have no idea how my parents can thoroughly enjoy 1-2 month-long cruises!







I attended this "How To Use Your Point & Shoot Camera" talk so I could participate in the raffle for prizes. If you stuff the box with a dozen entries you're bound to win right?


This was a spoof of the NBC gameshow Minute To Win It








The sunset looked so different each day.






Day 3 - docked in Ketchikan, AK




awe yeah...




Someone's ridiculous attempt at collecting money in front of their own house








I am going to guess that this is the only business in the world where you can get your shoes and vacuum repaired at the same time while eating fudge.










This was the last time boards got shuffled on this trip as all the discs seemed to have made their way overboard.


This was easily the most epic sunset on our trip.