Coloma Gold Country Wedding (Selena and Jesse)

Selena & Jesse married beside a lake (oooh my favorite!) in Coloma in September. Selena's one strapped wedding dress with the full ruffled skirt was a DREAM and I was so excited to finally see a one shouldered dress on one of my girls! Gorgeous! Jesse doesn't look too bad either in that tux! :)As the happy couple exited the ceremony, Husband and Wife! Image on the left is SOOC (Straight Out of Camera), and image on right is fully edited. Shot at 1.4, 1/8000 ISO 500Occasionally I am asked why I don't often blog reception pictures. There are a few reasons:I really like blogging and showing off pictures of the bride and groom. They are what the whole day is about, and I love documenting their relationship. This is my favorite part of the whole day, (our couple's portrait time), and I am usually SUPER EXCITED to show off these images. For the best lighting, these portraits always take place while it's still light outside!Most receptions take place either after dark, or inside. This u ... read more