Emily and Noah's Fall Wedding...

It has been such a pleasure to be able to work with the Salinger family again. Earlier this year, we photographed Justin (Salinger) and Danielle's wedding and had the pleasure of meeting these wonderful people. This time, it was Emily's turn to get married.

Emily and Noah's perfect fall wedding was held at the Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa, CA. And as luck would have it, the weather turned out to be beautiful! Thank yooooou, Mother Nature! On top of that, this wedding has got to be one of the most organized weddings we've ever encountered and we are always grateful for that!

Alright, so we all know what the Money Dance is, right? But how many of us actually know or heard of the Longevity Dance? The Longevity Dance is a dance to acknowledge love and marriage. Basically, all the married couples get on the dance floor and slow dance as the Deejay calls out the number of years that you've been married for, ("if you've been married for 5 years or less, please sit down, etc."). The last couple standing is the one who has been married the longest and receives the admiration and applause from the entire party. So the name of the dance speaks for itself. We've been to many weddings and when we were introduced to this dance at Emily and Noah's, we thought it was so cool and unique. What better way to acknowledge and celebrate lasting love and marriage than at a wedding, right? In the end, the couple that was still going strong for over thirty years was Emily's parents themselves. What a coincidence!

Here are some of the shots taken from Emily and Noah's special day. Enjoy!

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Rattanasack Family Session

Please enjoy these photos, full write-up coming soon...

Moop, I Love You!

As soon as we met up with Emily and Noah for their engagement shoot, we knew that we had to loosen them up. Like most engaged couples being in front of the camera commemorating their love, they seemed a tad bit nervous at first. So they told us this cute little story about themselves. "Moop" is a shared term between these two lovebirds. The meaning of the word originated from a shortened way for them to say "I Love You" to each other in public. They even have the saying on a stuffed elephant's t-shirt, which Emily collects... elephants, that is, not t-shirts!

The photo shoot took place in the hidden little town of Yountville, where their love first began. We traveled the town for photos from the original table where they first met 6 years ago to Chandon Winery, The Veteran's Home, and the quaint little market square. The afternoon was filled with all the past stories of their relationship, followed with continuous smiles, laughs, and endless kisses. From the time that we spent with Emily and Noah, we're already looking forward to working with this wonderful couple at their wedding. Check back to see those photos late next month!

Please enjoy some of the images from our day in wine country!

Lyric's being Born!

Joy and Tom are expecting their very first child. Like any other excited grandma-to-be, Tom's mother, Charlotte, hosted the shower at her lovely home in Berkeley. One of the coolest things about being able to share in the special events of the clients we photograph, is seeing new and creative ways of doing things, whether it be weddings, birthdays, or in this case, baby showers. Charlotte put together these little plant seedlings, each in its own pot, as party favors for each family to take home and enjoy. We thought that was totally cool and very thoughtful.

Before we go on, let us introduce the parents to be. Both have been in the spotlight for quite some time now and if you don't recognize them, you better ask somebody! Tom, better known as Lyrics Born, is a Hip-Hop artist whose been in the music industry and relentlessly touring all over the world for over a decade now. His beautiful and talented wife, Joy, better known as Joyo Velarde, is a soulful songstress from the Quannum Projects label and has been recording music as well as touring alongside her hubby.

These two are so humble and down to earth that it's hard to believe they're part of the celebrity world. We wish them the best in their music careers and congratulate them on the brand new addition of their son to the family.

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Good Eats!! Lemongrass

First and foremost, the food at Lemongrass Bistro is just simply delicious. And we're not just saying that because we did a photoshoot for them! This family owned eatery opened it's doors for business just a couple weeks ago and is ran by two sisters. It is located on Main Street in downtown Martinez, right alongside the hustle and bustle of the Contra Costa courthouse, which I'm sure many of you have frequented if you're from Coco County.

They've invested alot of time and money into this place and it shows as soon as you walk in the door, from it's chic and modern decor to the massive paintings on the walls. So if you're ever in Martinez and feel like trying some Asian fusion specialties, check out Lemongrass Bistro. It's surely a delight!

Address: 501 Main St., Martinez, CA

Thai Iced Coffee And Thai Iced Tea

Filet Mignon Salad

Grilled filet mignon tossed with Southeast Asian herbs and spices.

Drunken Noodles

Wide rice noodles, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, basil, shiitake mushroom, and chili peppers.

Lamb Curry

Coconut milk, yellow curry, potato, carrots, and fried onions.

Grilled Salmon

Grilled salmon lightly marinated with Southeast Asian herbs served over spicy spaghetti noodles.

Lettuce Wrap

Paper rice rolls stuffed with pork, cellophane noodles, onions, and mushrooms. Served with lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro, carrots, and dipping sauce.

Spicy Chicken Wings

Chicken wings marinated with herbs and spices. Topped with basil and hot and sour sauce.

Salt and Pepper Calamari

Flash fried calamari served spicy with lime dipping sauce.