A Moment of Joy Photography

Jose and Vivian's Engagement Sneak Peek in Old Sac- part 1 of 7...yes7!!!

2010-02-19T10:44:00.000-08:00

The next seven posts are of Jose and Vivian's engagement shoot we did in Old Sac last week. I have to admit I was a little nervous when they chose this location. I know from seeing other photographers samples of photo shoots in Old Sac that there were great locations there, but I myself had never photographed here before. Unlike a wedding, where the location is somewhat important to me, but the day itself invokes emotion and the events on their own and tell a story that for me I can easily capture. Engagements on the other hand, other then the fact that the couple is excited about their upcoming wedding and for those that like getting their pictures taken think it's fun, there isn't anything to bring out emotions because this day itself isn't significantly important. So for an engagement shoot I rely upon the location ALOT. Most times I do engagements in locations that I know have plenty of great spots perfect for pictures ahead of time...so this is how a photo shoot that I was nervous about turned out! And I think it turned out AWESOME!!! It really made me feel good about myself as a photographer too...something I am confident about but really don't dwell too much on...that I am pretty darn good at what I do!!! It's nice to have challenges in my job to remind of that! Just want to make a comment about the actual pictures in this post...yes they and I were in the middle of the street. It was perfect timing at first, then it became impossible, too many cars, but I got what I wanted before that! Enjoy...and feel free to leave a comment below...

Jose and Vivian's Sneak peek- part 2 of 7

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This wall is awesome! I knew this wall was here ahead of time so I knew it wouldn't disappoint...

Jose and Vivian's Sneak peek - part 3 of 7

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These are my favorite...I loved the way these turned out!

Jose and Vivian's Sneak peek - part 4 of 7

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Here are a few of Jose and Vivian that show the emotion I like to capture in an engagement photo shoot. I like taking alot of pictures seconds apart from each other. It's the closest you can get with photographs to the real thing. When put together, it looks a like a movie of emotions

Jose and Vivian's Sneak peek - part 5 of 7

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This part of the shoot was just FUN!!! We were just walking down closer to the other trains on the track and then we decided to stop and shoot right there...I think these are my favorite...didn't I already say that?

Jose and Vivian's Sneak peek - part 6 of 7

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I love this location, the train tracks were awesome!

Jose and Vivian Sneak peek - part 7 of 7

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Here are a few other good locations to take pictures in Old Sac. The chalk board behind the swings actually said "Jose forever" when we got there. So Jose decided to personalize it for his future bride and write "Jose loves Vivian"! The bench location gave a bit of Old Sac in the background which made for a nice backdrop. This wall was very cool too...I love a good wall for a background!

Jose and Julie's Engagements In Capitol Park Sneak Peek part 1of 4

2010-02-18T16:44:00.000-08:00

Here is a sneak peek of Jose and Julie's engagement shoot in Capitol Park in Sacramento. I love this location...I also love the way this couple interacts with each other...my job was so easy! They kept asking,"What should we do?" I said, "EXACTLY what you are doing...BEING YOURSELF!" These four pictures are my very favorite because it shows who they are. We had a great time! Can't wait for their April wedding!

Jose and Julie's Sneak Peek - part 2 of 4

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I love detail pictures! Love them holding hands!

Jose and Julie's Sneak Peak - part 3 of 4

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These are some of favorite's on the steps...it's my favorite location at this park...

Jose and Julies Sneak Peak - part 4 of 4

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Here are a few more pictures to show some of the other great locations at Capitol Park

Here is my winning SacBride picture!!!

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Here is one of my accomplishments of this year...I entered the Sacramento Bride and Groom magazine contest, as did probably every photographer who advertises in it and out of probably about 200 pics I have calculated, I CAME IN 5TH RUNNER UP! It was funny when I met Kiley and Jared for the first time we were talking about the magazine and the contest and Kiley said," Joy, together we will get this cover!" Well we came close Kiley didn't we!!! So I thought I should update all of you and let you see the picture! And you know what was is too funny? I made a whole bunch of prints of the one's I was thinking about submitting, and I was in the car looking at them and my neighbor walked up said "Oooohhh I like that one!" And I said, "This wasn't EVEN the one I thought I would like best but you know what... I do too! So that is how it got picked...thanks Danielle!!! We picked a winner...meet me at my car in 6 months, lets do it again!!! I know some of you love looking at the albums of my brides (Dawn) so here is Kiley's wedding album: (usually the link will take you right to the album, if it doesn't use this link and on the right side of the page it will say, "TO VIEW A FRIENDS BOOK" click there and use this information: order number: 1251688 and password 2783792) http://www.mypublisher.com/?e=OHm3Q8zJI3Sb1CuMZeNII6kfX_OZ1US&showForm=true

Ali and Greg...Sneak peek! Part 1 of 3

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These are my favorite of Ali!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Ali and Greg...Sneak peek! Part 2 of 3

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Here is the happy couple! Thank you for trusting me to capture your special day! I know how much the day meant to both of your families!

Ali and Greg...Sneak peek! Part 3 of 3

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I love these! Capturing every moment, moment by moment!

Our beach Christmas pictures!

2009-11-17T19:29:00.001-08:00

I had a great idea for this years Christmas pictures...lets go to the beach! I've been wanting to do beach pictures w/ the kids for a while so off we go w/ HIGH expectations!!! I mean, I do beach weddings all the time and love them so lets go for it! We get there and then I remember, when you put together kids, sand, water and wind and then let them go and do their thing, well you get kids with sand on their bottoms and because they get in the water the wind makes them freezing! So as I am shooting I am NOT happy with my results. Then I get home and I take a minute to remember what my job really was when I went out there. Was it to just get an awesome Christmas card picture? No! It wasn't! My job was to get a picture that years from now, I will look back at my babies and think man I can barely remember them that little! That is the point! And that is what I got...pictures of my kids at 3, 6, and 14 walking hand in hand on the beach...PERFECT!!!!

Megan is 3!!!

2009-11-17T19:07:00.000-08:00

We decided to go to the beach this year to take family Christmas pictures on Veterans Day, which is also Meggie Rea's 3rd birthday so I decided to pick up 3 balloons, well actually, we got 6, because our friends went w/ us so to give each kid one we needed 6 (also we were prepared just in case one popped)! Oh and I learned something too...don't tie 6 balloons together and expect to be able to separate 3 of them AT THE WINDY BEACH!!! We got Meg's apart, but we let the rest go because we couldn't get them apart! SO MUCH FOR A BALLOON PER KID!!! Anyways here are Meg's birthday balloon pictures, if you go to the beginning of my blog, you can look at her 2nd birthday balloon pictures, SHE HAS GOT SO BIG!!!!

Erica and Brian...Married!!! Part 1 of 4

2009-11-17T17:39:00.000-08:00

Love this couple!!! They just are so awesome in pictures together...to be honest...I don't have to tell them to do a thing, no posing necessary at all!!! They just...meld perfect together! And their smiles, PERFECT! Thanks guys for a great day!

Erica and Brian...Married!!! Part 2 of 4

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Hanging out with the wedding party!!!

Erica and Brian...Married! Part 3 of 4

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Loved the tree pictures out in Wilton!

Erica and Brian...Married!!!

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One of my favorite parts of the day...the first dance!!! Make me cry every time!!!

Rebecca and Garrett - Sneak Peeks - Part 1 of 5

2009-10-06T16:27:00.000-07:00

Here are the sneak peeks of Rebecca and Garrett! They got married this past September at Pippo Ranch in Vacaville. In the 5 following posts you will see wedding details, getting ready pictures and Rebecca and Garretts formals. Some of the posts are an example of the new blue tone that my photo-shopper has found and is using and I LOVE IT!!!! This post is of Rebecca's wedding details, like her dress and shoes...I hope you enjoy these posts...especially Rebecca!!!

Rebecca and Garrett - Sneak Peek Part 2 of 5

2009-10-06T16:14:00.000-07:00

These are always my favorite pictures of the whole day! The next 2 posts are examples of the new blue tone my photo-shopper has been doing to my photo-shop customers!!! I totally love it!

Rebecca and Garretts Sneak Peek Part 3 of 5

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These are my favorite of Rebecca getting ready!!!

Rebecca and Garrett Sneak Peeks Part 4 of 5

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These are my favorite!!!

Rebecca and Garretts Sneak Peeks! Part 5 of 5

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Here is that new photo shop option my photo-shopper is using!!! Just love this bluesy color!!! Just adds so much to this already awesome looking couple!!!

Kiley and Jared's Wedding Sneak peeks - part 1 of 8...yes, I said 8!!!

2009-09-23T17:02:00.000-07:00

This is the wedding of the beautiful Kiley and the handsome Jared. I photographed this wedding just 4 days ago, for those that know me well...that is unheard of to have blogged a wedding within a weeks time! I have been so busy I haven't posted since July, I think so I just decided to not put off tomorrow what you can do today jazz and get it done!

Kiley and Jared got married at The Sierra View Golf Club in Roseville California. It was a beautiful outdoor wedding that took place on a little hill over looking the green. I took Kiley and Jared's formals just before sunset on the beautiful 14th hole.

The following 8 posts will include start with gorgeous getting ready pictures to an awesome moment laughing moment captured at the reception during the toast. Please enjoy viewing this great couples wedding story!

Kiley and Jared's Wedding Sneak Peek - part 2

2009-09-23T16:51:00.000-07:00

Now this is my favorite part of the day...I get probably get a quarter of all my pictures I take, during the getting ready part of the day!!! The emotion at this point in the day is so high, I love the way it comes out through the pictures.

Kiley and Jared's Wedding Sneak Peek - Part 3

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Right before the ceremony. Awesome dress!

Kiley and Jared's Wedding Sneak Peek - part 4

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Can't forget the flowers!!!

Kiley and Jared's Wedding Sneak Peeks- Part 5

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Here is the lovely Kiley with her bridesmaids and flower girls....on the golf course before the wedding began.

Kiley and Jared's sneak peeks - part 6

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Here are some awesome moments captured from the day...

Kiley and Jared's sneak peeks - part 7

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These are my favorite of their formals...

Kiley and Jared's Sneak Peeks - part 8

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Beautiful sunset pictures on the golf course...

CAKES!!!

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Just looking at the cake at a wedding tells you how individual EACH bride is. They are different just their cakes!!! Love these!!!

Thomas and Jennifer's Wedding Sneak Peek - part 1 of 5

2009-09-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

Here is Thomas and Jennifer's wedding I photographer 2 weekends ago at the Lake Natoma Inn in Folsom. Here are a few getting ready pictures of Jennifer with her mom and girls!

Thomas and Jennifer's Wedding Sneak Peek - part 2

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These are my favorite...

Thomas and Jennifers Wedding Sneak Peek - part 3

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Capturing the "Moments"!!!

Thomas and Jennifer's Wedding Sneak Peek - 4

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Love first dances!!! Always lots of crying, yes, sometimes I even join in! Hey I am a girl...what can I say...WE CRY AT WEDDINGS!!!

Thomas and Jennifer's Wedding Sneak Peek - part 5

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Here are the awesome flowers in Jennifer's wedding, I have never seen those purple flowers stick out in a bouquet that way!!!

Kim and Dan Married!!! Part 1 of 7!!!

2009-09-23T13:02:00.000-07:00

Here are some getting ready pictures of Kim before her wedding. This is my favorite part of the wedding!!!

Kim and Dan Married!!! Part 2

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Kim and Dan on the back capitol steps and with the capitol building in the background...

Kim and Dan Married!!! Part 3

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I like this photoshop filter!!! Emerald green!!!

Kim and Dan Married!!! Part 4

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Purple flowered tree worked awesome with Kim's wedding colors!!!

Kim and Dan Married!!! Part 5

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So glad we did formals at Capitol Park...just beautiful!!!

Kim and Dan Married!!! Part 6

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Loved the coloring of these pics...didn't do anything to them at all...straight from the camera!!! Love it!

Kim and Dan Married!!! Part 7...yes 7!!!

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Usually the sun is annoying and troublesome...but sometimes it does just what I want it too!!!

Dress Up Time!!! Part 1

2009-09-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

The first time I met this little 3 year old was about a year ago when I did pictures at her daycare...she stood out because she wouldn't smile!!! But she was the very cutest NON smiler! When her baby brother was born (featured in the post right before her) I was hired to do his 3 months pictures and then this month did his 6 months pics. So then it was time for Jolie's 3 year old pics, so her mom decided she wanted to do a dress up photo shoot with a mirror. So we set up everything and just let her do whatever....this is what I got!!!

Dress Up Time!!! Part 2

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Dress Up Time!!! Part 3

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Dress Up Time!!! Part 4

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Dress Up Time!!! part - 5

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Love these baby pics!

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Kasi and Han's Wedding -part 5

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Here are a few formals on the beach, the advantage to having a beach wedding!!! THE BEACH!!!

Kasi and Han's - part 4

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The mother of the groom really wanted to do some pictures in front of the fire truck...Han's works for the Fire Dept up in Tahoe and the truck was there because some of his co-workers attended the wedding but were also working!

Kasi and Han's Wedding -part 3

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This was pretty awesome, as I was beginning Kasi's formals by herself a beautiful yellow and black butterfly just flew up and landed on her bouquet! Long enough for me get about 10 really cool shots!

Kasi and Han's Wedding Part 2

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Here are some of my favorite formals of Kasi and Hans...

Kasi and Hans Lake Tahoe Wedding!!!

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Here a few pictures from Kasi and Han's June beach wedding in Kings Beach in North Lake Tahoe!

Kaitlynn's Senior pictures form the Japanese Tea Garden in Lodi

2009-08-26T10:06:00.000-07:00

Here is Kaitlynn!!! Here are a few pictures of our photo shoot a few weeks ago! When I first photographer Kaitlynn she was about in junior high! I have been doing photography for this family since I met Jessica (Kaitlynn's sister)about 5 years and did her wedding photography. I have since done other weddings, family shoots and a baptism for extended family! Love to meet family's that I get to watch grow as their photographer!

Tara and Som's Wedding Album

2009-07-24T22:33:00.000-07:00

Here is one of my wedding albums I've made from a May wedding.

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Leslie and Colt's Wedding Sneak Peek - Part 1 of 4

2009-07-24T22:23:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peek of Leslie and Colt's June wedding at Pippo Ranch in Vacaville. This post is of Leslie's details while getting ready...post a comment and let me know what you think! Thanks for visiting and enjoy!

Leslie and Colt - Sneak Peak - Part 2

2009-07-24T22:18:00.000-07:00

Here are some of Leslie's getting ready pictures...beautiful!

Leslie and Colt - Sneak Peek - Part 3

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This wedding was at the beautiful Pippo Ranch in Vacaville... here are some of their casual formals.

Leslie and Colts Wedding Sneak Peek - Part 4

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I don't usually post reception pictures...but I just loved these!

Nicky and Dom - Sneak Peek Part 1 of 3

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Here is a June wedding of Nicky and Dom that was in Coloma. It was just a beautiful venue! When we went to go do formals we were told there was a cool barn (pics in 3rd post) so we just started walking up this road and oh my...this old church was awesome! This wedding location was a wedding photographers dream! Enjoy!!!

Nicky and Dom Sneak Peek Part 2

2009-07-24T21:28:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I can be surprised! When I was told the colors of this wedding, I said to myself, ummmm okay...BUT OH MY GOSH!!! Aren't they just GORGEOUS together! And her beautiful hair! Nicky really knew what would look awesome with her hair! Everyone who knows me well as a photographer knows I LOVE my photography in black and white but I decided this wedding needed to be posted ALL IN COLOR!!!

Nicky and Dom - Sneak peek part 3

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Every photographer loves a great barn!!!

Here is Baby Jayden!!! Part 1 of 5

2009-07-23T15:21:00.000-07:00

Here are the beautiful pictures of my brand new one month old nephew Jayden Andrew Dean! My brother and sister-in-law are in the process of adopting him and when we went to visit them in Arizona, I did an all day photo shoot of him! Yes...when I say all day, I mean all day. There wold be no way with a newborn to get 4 outfit changes and over 150 pics in a normal portrait setting! Enjoy!!!! Leave a comment below if you like and join my blog!

Baby Jayden Part 2

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Baby Jayden Part 3

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Baby Jayden Part 2

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Baby Jayden Part 5

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PHOTO IDEA #1 - PHOTOFETTI!!!!

2009-07-06T15:54:00.000-07:00

I have decide to start blogging cool photo ideas for all of you! I will be blogging about creative ways to incorporate your engagements pictures on your wedding day. I will also share with you different trends in photography and in all wedding areas that my past brides have personalized their wedding day. Like old traditions with new twists. In most cases I will have a photograph to describe each trend or photo idea. I will also try to have any information about each idea that will help you, like a website and the cost of what I share with you. If you have an idea for me to add to my blog please go to my website and e-mail me on my contact page http://www.amomentofjoyphotography.com .

My first photo idea comes from my Tahoe bride and groom last weekend! They had 10 of the engagement pictures I took and had them made into confetti and scattered it on the tables for the cocktail hour! I was so excited when I saw my pictures (their faces) on the tables! Too cute! You may recognize this couple, one of the engagements pictures I took of them is in the new Sacramento Bride and Groom magazine on page 20. (To get a free copy of the new magazine go to http://www.sacbride.com ) They ordered the photofetti from the website http://www.photofetti.com/ . The prices start at $25 for a guest list of 50 people...Happy Wedding Planning!

Sneak Peek - part 3 Kristin and Ryan

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Here are a few of Kristin and Ryan...

Sneak peek - part 2 Kristin and Ryan

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Here are a few of Kristin and the girls!!!

Sneak peek at Kristin and Ryans Placerville Wedding at "The Sequoia"

2009-07-06T11:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peek of Kristin and Ryan's Placerville June wedding at "The Sequoia".Here are a few of Kristin...

Sneak peek 5 of Tara and Som's Wedding

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These are just my FAVORITE!

Sneak Peek part 4 of Tara and Som's Wedding

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These were fun! I love jumping pictures! And the parasols just added a cool touch! We took these on Strauss Island and Elk Grove Park.

Sneak Peek part 3 Tara and Som's Wedding

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These are priceless sister pictures! Her sisters and her were the only one's left finishing up getting her dressed!

Sneak Peek Part 2 of Tara and Som's Wedding

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These are very special pictures! Tara and Som have a 3 year old little cutie pie...so he played a very big part in his parents wedding. It was so sweet...Tara really wanted to to get him all dresses for their big day, but when it was time she was getting her hair and make-up done. So her sisters (there will be one picture of them getting him dressed in part 3) started him and we saved the bow tie and jacket for Tara. I love that her dress is hanging in the background of some of these pictures, just an added special touch...I love when pictures like this just happen!

First Sneak Peek at Tara and Som's May Wedding in Elk Grove Park!

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Here are Tara's dress and shoe details!

Kristina and Charlie part 3

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Ok for the shoe one...YES...those would be converse, Kristina's FAVORITE shoe to wear! Her wedding color scheme was turquoise and orange and so she colored the converse stars turquoise and orange to match her wedding colors! And the other pictures are to remember how HOT it was in the middle of May! Isn't the fan great...they had a backyard reception in Napa and it was beautiful but sweltering hot the first few hours! And yes she took of the poof part of her dress before she got to the reception...good call! Had to capture it!

Here is Kristina and Charlie part 2

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Here they are dancing...these are my favorite!!!

Here is Kristina and Charlie's Wedding in Napa, Ca

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Here is Kristina and Charlie outside the awesome First Presbyterian Church in Napa, Ca.

Post 2 of Megan's Senior pics

2009-06-16T13:06:00.000-07:00

Here is Megan's 2nd post of pictures for her senior portraits we took at the Japanese Tea Garden in Lodi.

Catching Up!!! Starting with Megan's Senior Pictures from May

2009-06-16T12:58:00.000-07:00

Ok I know it has been forever since I have posted to my blog! I have been very busy!!! So I am going to drive you CRAZY with how many posts I am going to do today!

Ok first off...these are pictures of the lovely Megan, I have known her since she was about 2 or 3, but I hadn't seen her since about junior high! When I saw her I barely recognized her! Congratulations Megan on your High School Graduation!!

Steve and Marylou sneak peek #2

2009-05-27T10:56:00.000-07:00

Here are some black and whites from my engagement photo shoot with Steve and Marylou!

Steve and Marylou's Engagement photo's in Lodi

2009-05-27T10:42:00.000-07:00

Here is a 2-post of Steve and Marylou's engagements at The Japanese Tea Garden in Lodi a week ago...enjoy!

Kim and Dan Engaged - Part 2

2009-05-11T14:38:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more favorites of Kim and Dan's Engagement session at Capitol Park a few weeks ago.

Kim and Dan Engaged!

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Here is a sneak peak of Kim and Dan's engagement session at Capitol Park.

New Sacramento Bride And Groom Magazine Ad

2009-05-06T07:27:00.000-07:00

Here is my newest ad in Sacramento Bride and Groom magazine. I have a half a page running this time. I am very happy and proud of this ad...I myself created it. Now as anyone who knows me well knows, the creative things that come out of my head are amazing, BUT when I have to transfer that into a format of the computer...well I have other people to do that part! So I'd like to thank Sarah Lockwood, my web designer, for being able to take my glued paper outline, (yes I used paper with cut up thumbnail pictures and glued them, yes...yes I did!) and be able to make it look exactly how I intended it to! And thank you to the beautiful Amanda and handsome Jeremy, for trusting me to capture their wedding day! They actually just this past April celebrated their 1st year wedding anniversary! Look for my new ad in the June issue of Sacramento Bride and Groom magazine in almost all retail stores. If you would like a copy, I always get a bunch to hand out to clients, just send me an e-mail...http://www.amomentofjoyphotography.com .

Happy Wedding Planning!

Once upon a time...

2009-04-20T16:51:00.000-07:00

a little girl envisioned her wedding day down to the last detail...here are the details, courtesy of Alison Ulshoffer, just beautiful!

Engagements at the Japanese Tea Garden this Saturday!

2009-04-20T12:08:00.000-07:00

Hello all! This Saturday was a very busy day! I did 3 engagement shoot at the very popular Japanese Tea Garden in Mickie Grove Park, in Lodi. We all had a blast! We had a few uninvited friends...mosquito's!!! Never have I ever even noticed them, must be a middle of April thing! I have about 20 bites!!! But it was worth it! The garden is just beautiful this time of year! The 3 following posts are every one's individual pictures, but I liked these the best! These are straight from my camera...no photo shopping...I am trying to get these pictures up as fast as I can so everyone can get a little sample soon after their shoot, therefore, no photo shopping!

Mike and Sarah Japanese Tea Garden - part 3

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Mike and Sarah Japanese Tea Gardem Engagement's - Part 2

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Mike and Sarah's Engagement Photo Shoot

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Here is the lovely Sarah and her funny fiance Mike. I photographed them this past Monday at the Japanese Tea Garden. They are getting married Oct 11, 1009 at the Vizcaya Pavilion and Mansion in downtown Sacramento. I am looking forward to what will be a beautiful day! I am sorry that I am posting so many pictures but I just get a little carried away1

Zander's newborn pictures - part 3 (last one!)

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Zanders newborn pictures -part 2

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Zanders newborn pictures

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Here is 2 week old handsome Zander and his 2 year old beautiful sister Kaylie. I met them around Christmas time when I did pictures for their mothers daycare. I don't get to do newborns too much so I often forget how much I enjoy capturing these priceless memories that pass by so quickly for families! (I usually get them when they are about to walk down the isle!)

Here is what Shannon has added to my work...

2009-04-06T15:42:00.000-07:00

I just hired Shannon who is going to be taking over my photo-shopping. I thought I would post what she has done so far. I am loving it! She is working on the wedding I did on the 28th!!! I will post a link to the album as soon as I am finished!

These pictures are going to be on the front of my website! Well 2 of them, there is a beach one too. I am only using one of the gate ones, probably the close up one since they are kissing in the beach one. I am going to be retiring April on the front :( But it's time...so here is the couple that will be gracing the front of my website soon. Well as soon as I can get everything to Sarah my web-site designer (I know...I know...it's coming along!)